9-3 fuel consumption problem after 96k km service

Dec 24, 2006 1 Replies

Hello, I just had the 96 000 km service on my 2002 9-3 (5 doors). They change all the oils, filters and spark plugs on the car. Also I have changed the battery because it was dying on me.



Before the service I was averaging 7.5 l / 100 km on the highways and



10 l / 100 km in the city. I do a bit more highway then city roads like
60/40. With a full tank I was able to do 550 - 650 km ... 700km if I was lucky

Since the service, my fuel consumption way up. I'm averaging 10 l /



100km on higheways and 14 l / 100 km in the city and went from 550 -
650 km to 400 - 500km with a full tank. I didn't change my driving habits.

I'm not a mechanics but I was wondering if the ECU will adjust the fuel consumption by it self. Do I need to get it programmed? By replacing the battery have I unprogram something.



Any help would be appreciated.



Season Greetings to all Saab lovers.



I'm thinking that they put the wrong plugs in. There's very little to adjust on a Saab and the things you mentioned really should not impact mileage. Was it a Saab specific service place? If it was a non-Saab service center, then you should ask them exactly what plug they put in.

FYI - not sure it this applies to you, but colder temperatures have a major impact on Saab mileage, particularly if you take shorter trips.

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