I have a 2001 9-5 4cyl. What oil filters are recommended?
I use Mobil 1 Synthetic (or the Castrol equivalent). The local dealer sells a "SAAB" oil filter in a light sky blue cannister for almost $8. The local auto parts store is able to identify over 6 different oil filters that will fit from various manufacturers from prices that range from $3 to $7 (Bosch). Is the cheapest the best?
Ted Lechman Utica, NY
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I allways use Saab oilfilters and have never had any problems.
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I haven't used Saab filters as they weren't available locally. But, if you can get them, use them. They are the best.
The cheapest is .... the cheapest - unless it causes a failure and then it's quite likely the most expensive! Saab OE isn't the cheapest but at least you have a guarantee that it's specified for your car. Cheers
Unless things have changed, Saab filters are Mann filters. You can buy either for a good price from
That said, I've read the oil filter studies in detail and there are others that are good too.
Yup europarts.com Bosch filters about 4 bucks cant do better than that good luck papa
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Correction: They used to be the best. ;o)
Saab "original" filters used to be MANN-filters. Today it's a smaller filter from AC Delco (GM), also used by Vauxhall and Opel.
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Yup! Things have changed. Today it's an AC Delco (GM) filter... :o(
Ah right, so if you can find MANN filters, use them over Saab then.
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I personnally think so. :o)
Are you sure that applies to the older spin-on filters, rather than just the newer ones used on the Opel-based 9-3 SS?
John
The Mann filters for the Volvo B21 engines also fit the C900 engines. This is handy because I buy them by the case - for my 245 with the B21FT and my Saabs.
Yep, Mann W917, fits all B21, B23 and B230 series Volvo engines as well as Saab 900s. I too buy them by the case, and these days it just about takes a case to do oil changes on all the cars in my immediate family.
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Yes, a 110%..... :o)
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And then it'll also fit at 99, 9000, NG900, OG9-3 and 9-5.
Useful to know that. I planning on coming back after Toyotas proved so stupidly expensive to run and maintain compared to my old T16S that I foolishly sold.
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