For a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc the owner’s manual states that the Saab Information Display (SID) will determine when an oil change is needed based on mileage and driving conditions. This is estimated at...
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Saab indicates a 30k mile replacement interval for the engine’s air filter (also known as the “engine air cleaner element”). This component ensures that the outside air being brought into the engine is clean and sufficient for complete combustion. If you neglect this maintenance item the engine...
When we think of LED light bars, the first thing that often comes to mind is a lifted pickup truck with massive light bars spanning the length of the roof. You might find them obnoxiously bright and may even consider them an eyesore towards the vehicle's aesthetics. However, these light bars do...
Cabin air filters never get the love they deserve. Most used vehicles I encounter have the original filter installed well past its expiration date. With this comes reduced airflow through the vents, and the potential for some serious odor. A general recommendation for cabin filter replacement is...
Many times I’m asked how to address paint imperfections such as scratches, fading, peels, bubbles and flakes. Covering that whole spectrum would be like writing a book so I’ll specifically tackle paint scratches as that was a recent fix on my daily driver, currently a Volvo S60. What level of...
Be it oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, or coolant, leaks are the worst. You could argue which of these leaks cause you the most grief, but at least for today, the answer has to be coolant leaks. Unless you buy a tracer dye and a UV light, it can be impossible to figure out where...
Saab doesn’t have a replacement interval for the serpentine belt tensioner. It could last a long time, or components such as the internal spring or pulley bearings can go bad at any time. I’ve never seen a sudden failure but I guess it could theoretically happen. Personally, I treat this as...
The vivid colors of the descending sun fade to black and are replaced by a star covered sky. The cool night air races through my fingers as I pull my hand back into my girlfriend’s Saab 9-3. The torture that has been the last hour of my life is finally nearing an end. My heart is beating like a...
Extended oil change intervals are defying age-old myths about how long oil will last. Not only do they save money by reducing the amount of oil changes your vehicle needs, but they reduce the amount of waste oil coming back to recycling facilities. When a BMW indicates its oil is spent, how do...