Re: OT oil for a saab

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 13:57:31 +0000, Mr.Nice.
<mr.nice@*nospam*clara.co.uk> wrote:

>need to change the engine oil in my wifes 1990 saab 9000 turbo,
>would this engine prefer some synthetic 0Wsomething?
>or some good mineral 15w40?

http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/ would be a good place to ask this.

I usually just go by the book for mine (but in the future will put the
thicker oil in if the engine is getting tired)

>while I'm asking about saabs, the power steering fluid needs topping
>up, the haynes says "saab power steering fluid", alot of bloody help
>that is.
>is it hydrolic fluid like the dot4 (or is it 5?) I use in the clutch
>and brakes in my land rover?
>or how about atf as in my land rovers power steering?
>or something else?

I bought 'power steering fluid' from the local motor place IIRC.

On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 21:05:21 +0000, Mr.Nice.
<mr.nice@*nospam*clara.co.uk> wrote:

>you are answering all my questions tonight, I should have just sent
>you an email ;o)~

I got 3 in a row!

Tom Woods <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 13:57:31 +0000, Mr.Nice.
> <mr.nice@*nospam*clara.co.uk> wrote:
>
> >need to change the engine oil in my wifes 1990 saab 9000 turbo,
> >would this engine prefer some synthetic 0Wsomething?
> >or some good mineral 15w40?
>

> >while I'm asking about saabs, the power steering fluid needs topping
> >up, the haynes says "saab power steering fluid", alot of bloody help
> >that is.
> >is it hydrolic fluid like the dot4 (or is it 5?) I use in the clutch
> >and brakes in my land rover?
> >or how about atf as in my land rovers power steering?
> >or something else?
Always use synthetic, I used 5W40 in mine, especially if you drive it
hard, or have a wife who drives it then turns it off straight away
without leaving it to idle for a few seconds!!
SAAB power steering fluid is definitely different, and if you use ATF
or 'ordinary' fluid you WILL knacker the seals. It's expensive from
the dealer, but you shouldn't need much of it in any case. It's
actually made by Texaco, but they won't sell it to you direct unless
you buy 205ltrs. If you need that much, I think you've got a leak!!
Pete.