More Gemmification

My Saab dealer apologized today that they no longer had Saab branded oil filters. They are now GM branded and come in neutral white boxes. Only the price is the same as before. Well, they also looked the same apart from the removal of the Saab logo and they are black instead of blue. I also saw that the parts shop had 'GM' plastic cradles with parts such as shock absorbers.

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Johannes
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That really stinks.

Do you think this is the same in Sweden, I would actually doubt it. I bet there are the same classic oil filters in their dealerships. Let me check up on this with some friends of mine that run Saab dealerships in Sweden.

SG

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SG

"SG" skrev i meddelandet news: snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com...

Greetings from Sweden!

Yes it´s the same in Sweden. I just bought some filters at the local Saabdealer and it was white boxes and black filters. The dealer told me that they come from a GM store for Europe in Germany.

Merry X-mas and a happy new year!

Don´t forget the 25th International Saab Club Meeting in Sweden next year!

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Blacksmith

That's depressing.

SG

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SG

And in Saab's 'Torque' magazine autumn/winter 2005, there is a full page which explains the importance of using Saab Genuine parts: "For further information on Saab Genuine Parts, contact you Saab main dealer, or call

0845 300 9395".

It goes on:

"A Saab is not a Saab just because it has a griffin badge on its bonnet. It's the combination of innovative design and our aircraft heritage that makes Saab unique. It's not just aerodynamics and the cockpit-like cabin, but the things you can't see too".

Maybe now GM parts have been included in Genuine Saab parts...

Reply to
Johannes

Can you buy them cheaper at a GM dealer? Well maybe not in Sweden, but I would expect anything GM to be much cheaper over here.

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James Sweet

"Johannes" skrev i en meddelelse news: snipped-for-privacy@slop-spam-sizefitter.com...

None the less, it's a better filter than the old "Blue" one. It was developed to try and prevent the oil sludge prob's in the 9-5. The filtering is better - so no need to cry (babies). ;o)

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Henrik B.

How do you know so much?

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Johannes

"Johannes" skrev i en meddelelse news: snipped-for-privacy@slop-spam-sizefitter.com...

I follow the Swedish Saab Turbo Club forum. I have a VERY good contact at the factory. ;o)

M.v.h. og Glædelig Jul. :o)

Reply to
Henrik B.

I would be willing to bet that this is only at your dealer. I have no problem finding new SAAB filters.

Reply to
Malt_Hound

Really? Oh man, that does stink. Time to go looking for a source or Purolator filters for when the backstock of SAAB filters runs out.

Reply to
Malt_Hound

there are the same classic oil filters in their dealerships. Let me check up on this with some friends of mine that run Saab dealerships in Sweden.

The Classic Saabs and 240 series Volvos use the same Mann filter.

I bought them by the case since I have a 245 and Classic 900.

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ma_twain

"Malt_Hound" skrev i en meddelelse news: snipped-for-privacy@adelphia.com...

Just wait till their stock run out. ;o)

Reply to
Henrik B.

That is quite ironic.

Saab dealer and Saab Cars USA emphasize that you should use "Saab Genuine Parts" yet this stuff is all marked with GM all over it. What are they doing to their customer base by putting them in the middle.

Here is probably a typical scenario that doesn't just start and end with filters

Customer A) I want a Saab Genuine Oil Filter for my 900 Service Rep at Dealer) Here is our GM filter. Customer A) I cannot accept this, it is not a "Saab Genuine Part" especially since it doesn't even say Saab anywhere period. Service Rep at Dealer) I don't know what to tell you. Customer A) Walks out in discust at that and now has to spend more time looking for something that is apparently almost out of inventory across the world (Saab oil filters).

SG

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SG

Henrik,

But you have still chosen not to provide us any of your official Saab video= s at all.

Why are you holding out on us with your information?

Seriously?

SG

Reply to
SG

Yes, so I hear... Well, you can still buy them in case lots from eEuroparts.com. Might be worth the investment considering I have 2 to care for...

Reply to
Malt_Hound

Can someone explain to me what is so special about "Genuine Saab" oil filters? Is this of interest primarily to numbers-matching resto types or what?

Reply to
Ludwig

Yeah I agree with you Ludwig... a lot of "hot air" so to speak. Mind you... the Saab oil filters were my favorite of any filtres, they came in such a nice looking box and were attractive. Time will tell if these "GM" filtres are as good.

One thing you guys have to realize here... Saab IS GM and GM IS Saab. I have no problem using GM parts on my GM car, hell as the old stickers used to say, "Keep your GM car all GM".

So, an extremely brief moment of silence for our old blue-can friend. And if these GM filters are a superior filter to the Saab original, and I am sure they are, since there is little other reason to go through the expense of redesigning the can, then may these filters be successful.

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SmaartAasSaabr

Were the new GM "white" oil filters made in consideration to all of the past/present requirements?

(Ie. Did the beancounters/engineers at GM consider the Saab model

99,900,NG900,9-3 and 9-3SS for these new white GM filters?)

SG

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SG

Basically the reason is that 'not all filters are created equal'.

The genuine Saab branded item ( made by purolator ? ) is supposed to be better ( construction etc ) than some replacement brands.

I've also noticed that the genuine Saab item is competitively priced ! UK Saab specialists Neo Brothers will sell you a genuine Saab filter for £2.50 !

Oil Filter 9000 86-98 Part Number 914 4445 £2.50(ex VAT)

Graham

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Pooh Bear

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