60000 Mile service

"Michael" <Sjc49.TakeThisOut@attbi.com> skrev i en meddelelse
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 > My wife's 2001 9.5 just turned 60000 miles. Is the 60000 mile service
 > really needed? How much does this service cost? (Seattle, WA. area)

Well, only with full service history, you'll get the Saab 8 year engine
warrenty. You do the math...

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This is my approach to service intervals: partner with the dealer - do all
the work yourself that you can and leave what you can't or don't want to do
for the SAAB dealer. Then your dealer service history shows that you at
least visited and had the most important work done on time. For example,
for my 2000 9-3 convertible's 40,000-mile service I paid them to have the
coolant flushed. 60,000-mile service I had the dealer change the alternator
drive belt and pulleys because its a pain and do an overall safety check. I
also bought some parts to do the fuel filter and oil change there. Bought
the spark plugs at PEPBOYS for half the dealer price (ouch!) as well and the
savings paid for the other SAAB parts. I already had a K&N air filter.
Figure that I saved about $400USD in labor charges and still got to feel the
pride of maintaining my black beauty with credible evidence for warranty
coverage.


"Henrik B." <saab.TakeThisOut@_NOSPAM_tdcadsl.dk> wrote in message
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 > "Michael" <Sjc49.TakeThisOut@attbi.com> skrev i en meddelelse
 > news:76lv915kg6ig5f4bl7ig2hkgqb8v9s7dar@4ax.com...
  > > My wife's 2001 9.5 just turned 60000 miles. Is the 60000 mile service
  > > really needed? How much does this service cost? (Seattle, WA. area)
 >
 > Well, only with full service history, you'll get the Saab 8 year engine
 > warrenty. You do the math...
 >
 > Cheers!
 >
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If your wifes's car is a V6 then I would say you REALLY need the service.
The V6 requires a new timing belt, the first belt SAAB will replace at N/C.
They will try to sell you the total package, but it is NOT mandatory. If
the belt is replaced you should have the tensioner and pully replaced at the
same time. The tensioner and pully will cost about 300.00 + 1 hr labor. If
the belt, tensioner or pully fail, you will be looking at a 3000.00-4000.00
engine repair cost. I had the timing belt, timing tensioner, timing pully
and the serpintine belt/pully all replaced. SAAB footed the belt and belt
labor I paid for the rest. About $600.00

Hope this helps.

Walt

"Michael" <Sjc49.TakeThisOut@attbi.com> wrote in message
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 > My wife's 2001 9.5 just turned 60000 miles. Is the 60000 mile service
 > really needed? How much does this service cost? (Seattle, WA. area)
 >
 > Thanks, Steve
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Mark Beckett wrote:

 > This is my approach to service intervals: partner with the dealer - do all
 > the work yourself that you can and leave what you can't or don't want to do
 > for the SAAB dealer. Then your dealer service history shows that you at
 > least visited and had the most important work done on time. For example,
 > for my 2000 9-3 convertible's 40,000-mile service I paid them to have the
 > coolant flushed. 60,000-mile service I had the dealer change the alternator
 > drive belt and pulleys because its a pain and do an overall safety check. I
 > also bought some parts to do the fuel filter and oil change there. Bought
 > the spark plugs at PEPBOYS for half the dealer price (ouch!) as well and the
 > savings paid for the other SAAB parts. I already had a K&N air filter.
 > Figure that I saved about $400USD in labor charges and still got to feel the
 > pride of maintaining my black beauty with credible evidence for warranty
 > coverage.

Do you get a stamp in your service log that way ?

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Steve besides an oil change and fuel filter the 60k is nothing more than a
ripoff. They replace things that do not need to be replaced. If its
running good leave it alone thats why you have a check engine light.
Besides saab has all kinds of backup systems it will let you know when
something is acting up. I have a 1992 saab with 135k only had plug once
still has all original dis,rotor,and plug wires. Watch your wallet!
good luck papa
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On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 06:52:27 +0100, Pooh Bear
<rabbitsfriendsandrelations.RemoveThis@hotmail.com> wrote:

 >
 >Michael wrote:
 >
  >> My wife's 2001 9.5 just turned 60000 miles. Is the 60000 mile service
  >> really needed? How much does this service cost? (Seattle, WA. area)
 >
 >You might as well ask if *any* service is needed in that case. You could
 >leave it until something expensive fails of course !
 >
 >Graham

Is there no warranty to protect? 2001 sounds like it has expired due to
time but pay attention to the maintenance scheduled. It is not just to
make money for the dealer.

In this country (USA) one can have the service performed by any
licensed mechanic but you must keep the records.

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PAPAGENE4JACK wrote:
 >
 > Steve besides an oil change and fuel filter the 60k is nothing more than a
 > ripoff. They replace things that do not need to be replaced. If its
 > running good leave it alone thats why you have a check engine light.
 > Besides saab has all kinds of backup systems it will let you know when
 > something is acting up. I have a 1992 saab with 135k only had plug once
 > still has all original dis,rotor,and plug wires. Watch your wallet!
 > good luck papa


It all depends if you have money and you're time is valuable and just want
the car to be ready. A serviced car is a nice feeling (and often smell...).

But you can do most of it yourself. A lot of the dealer service is checking
and do nothing unless required. However, cooling and hydraulic fluids should
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No dealer stamps in the log but I believe that it is more important to know
that the SAAB dealer network keeps a computer record of the visit and work
performed for every car serviced (in the US at least). This is the final
authority for warranty work not the owner's manual stamps. Stamps in the
owner's manual might impress a buyer for resale but I plan on keeping my car
for a good long time. Actually doing the work at the service interval
suggested is the best warranty whether you get a stamp or not. I don't think
the car cares about stamps and a well-maintained ride is obvious.


"Pooh Bear" <rabbitsfriendsandrelations DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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 > Mark Beckett wrote:
 >
  > > This is my approach to service intervals: partner with the dealer - do
all
  > > the work yourself that you can and leave what you can't or don't want to
do
  > > for the SAAB dealer. Then your dealer service history shows that you at
  > > least visited and had the most important work done on time. For
example,
  > > for my 2000 9-3 convertible's 40,000-mile service I paid them to have
the
  > > coolant flushed. 60,000-mile service I had the dealer change the
alternator
  > > drive belt and pulleys because its a pain and do an overall safety
check. I
  > > also bought some parts to do the fuel filter and oil change there.
Bought
  > > the spark plugs at PEPBOYS for half the dealer price (ouch!) as well and
the
  > > savings paid for the other SAAB parts. I already had a K&N air filter.
  > > Figure that I saved about $400USD in labor charges and still got to feel
the
  > > pride of maintaining my black beauty with credible evidence for warranty
  > > coverage.
 >
 > Do you get a stamp in your service log that way ?
 >
 > Graham
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"Mark Beckett" <beckett DeleteThis @optonline.net> skrev i en meddelelse
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 > No dealer stamps in the log but I believe that it is more important to
 > know
 > that the SAAB dealer network keeps a computer record of the visit and work
 > performed for every car serviced (in the US at least). This is the final
 > authority for warranty work not the owner's manual stamps. Stamps in the
 > owner's manual might impress a buyer for resale but I plan on keeping my
 > car
 > for a good long time. Actually doing the work at the service interval
 > suggested is the best warranty whether you get a stamp or not. I don't
 > think
 > the car cares about stamps and a well-maintained ride is obvious.

Well, remind me, NOT to buy your used car, as I'll have problems with the
warrenty, as I cannot document, that it's has been serviced!

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PAPAGENE4JACK wrote:
 > Steve besides an oil change and fuel filter the 60k is nothing more than a
 > ripoff. They replace things that do not need to be replaced. If its
 > running good leave it alone thats why you have a check engine light.
 > Besides saab has all kinds of backup systems it will let you know when
 > something is acting up. I have a 1992 saab with 135k only had plug once
 > still has all original dis,rotor,and plug wires. Watch your wallet!
 > good luck papa
 >

Well, yes and no. At 60k miles you also replace:
Spark Plugs
Air Filter
Drive belt
Cabin Air Filter

Beyond that, there are a ton of "Check" and "Inspect" items that are
performed. All of these can be done by anyone that is fairly handy.

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I live in S. Calif. Took my 2000 9-5 wagon in for its 60,000 service this morning. Picked it up this afternoon. Cost! $1269.62. Needed new front & back brake pads, oil leak, a couple of screws missing from air filter. They told me that I needed a new battery (my one failed the test), but they wanted to charge me $170 parts & labor for it. I will probably go to Wal-Mart or Sears. [color=darkred]Lovely car - but boy, it is costing me![/color]
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On 6/15/2005 10:35 PM, ellingeqt wrote:
 > "malt_hound" wrote:
  > > PAPAGENE4JACK wrote:
   > > > Steve besides an oil change and fuel filter the 60k is
  > > nothing more than a
   > > > ripoff. They replace things that do not need to be
  > > replaced. If its
   > > > running good leave it alone thats why you have a check
  > > engine light.
   > > > Besides saab has all kinds of backup systems it will let you
  > > know when
   > > > something is acting up. I have a 1992 saab with 135k only
  > > had plug once
   > > > still has all original dis,rotor,and plug wires. Watch your
  > > wallet!
   > > > good luck papa
   > > >
  > >
  > > Well, yes and no. At 60k miles you also replace:
  > > Spark Plugs
  > > Air Filter
  > > Drive belt
  > > Cabin Air Filter
  > >
  > > Beyond that, there are a ton of "Check" and "Inspect" items
  > > that are
  > > performed. All of these can be done by anyone that is fairly
  > > handy.
  > >
  > > -Fred W
 >
 > I live in S. Calif. Took my 2000 9-5 wagon in for its 60,000 service
 > this morning. Picked it up this afternoon. Cost! $1269.62. Needed
 > new front & back brake pads, oil leak, a couple of screws missing from
 > air filter. They told me that I needed a new battery (my one failed
 > the test), but they wanted to charge me $170 parts & labor for it. I
 > will probably go to Wal-Mart or Sears. Lovely car - but boy, it is
 > costing me!
 >

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ellingeqt wrote:
 >
 > I live in S. Calif. Took my 2000 9-5 wagon in for its 60,000 service
 > this morning. Picked it up this afternoon. Cost! $1269.62. Needed
 > new front & back brake pads, oil leak, a couple of screws missing from
 > air filter. They told me that I needed a new battery (my one failed
 > the test), but they wanted to charge me $170 parts & labor for it. I
 > will probably go to Wal-Mart or Sears. Lovely car - but boy, it is
 > costing me!
 >

The car is not costing you. Your decision to have it serviced at that
dealership is costing you. I would look for a different service outlet,
or learn to do it yourself, if the money spent is a problem.

-Fred W<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
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