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?
Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
I bought 'power steering fluid' from the local motor place IIRC.
SAAB turbo, needs a good quality synthetic engine oil. The 'saab' pas fluid, sold by german&swedish, about £4 for a litre can, as used by most of the german brands.
you are answering all my questions tonight, I should have just sent you an email ;o)~
Regards. Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
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.
I got 3 in a row! :)
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