"Charles C." wrote:
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> ihleventhal@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> > On Apr 21, 9:50 am, Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelati...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> > wrote:
> >> ihlevent...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> >>> Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelati...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> >>>> ihlevent...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> >>>>> I just test drove a 2002 Viggen that I'm looking to buy that has
36K
> >>>>> miles on it. Everything checked out fine, except when I checked
the
> >>>>> oil level on the dipstick it wasn't registering. The owner had an
> >>>>> extra quart, and when we put it in it went to the top of the
range, so
> >>>>> it looks like it was exactly a quart low. What could cause this?
The
> >>>>> owner was very reasonable, and understands that I would want to
get
> >>>>> this checked out. He is getting me in touch with his dealer to go
over
> >>>>> all the service records as a first step. I'd really appreciate any
> >>>>> thoughts that other Viggen owners have on this? Have you had
issues
> >>>>> with engines consuming oil at 36K miles? Thanks for your help.
> >>>> Is that a 9-3 or a 9-5 ?
> >>>> Not sure which Viggen models there are.
> >>>> Graham
> >>> It's a 9-3.
> >> What I'd be concerned to know is the car's oil change (and general
> >> maintenance) history. Do you know when it last had a service ?
> >>
> >> Is it a V6 engine in that btw ? That's a GM unit rather than a true
Saab. The
> >> real Saab only ever made the 4 cyl engines that are reknowned for
longevity
> >> you see and even the more recent ones fitted in the 9-3 are now Saab
modified
> >> GM units instead of the 'real' Saab blocks.
> >>
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> >> - Show quoted text -
> >
> > It's a 4 cylinder, 2.3L, true Saab engine. I believe it was the 9-5
> > engine in the 9-3, with some other tweaks.
>
> Hi,
>
> Look for obvious leaks and drips on the ground. Look for leaks round
> the engine block esp. round the head. If the oil does not drip out then
> it gets burned and you should walk away. If it leaks and you can see it
> then you may consider what to do.
>
> It probably shows the car has not been serviced as regularly as it
> should have. So walk away.
It could also be the oil filter not fitted tight. The filter sits
downwards, so oil will sip out. There is always a balance between
tight fitting but not over tight fit.
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