Used 1999 ,9-3 oil change - Saab Forums

Ratbobo · #1 03-20-2009, 06:22 PM

Hi all,

It is time to change oil in my 1999 9-3. I bought this car used and the lady that owned it used regular oil, nothing fancy from a Firestone dealership she took it to regularly. The vehicle has 93,000 miles on it and I would appreciate some comments what is a good oil to change into and stay with for the long run. Synthetic or high mileage oil ? Castrol and some other brand that works well with a Saab 9-3. Ratbobo

Puma81 · #2 03-20-2009, 07:16 PM

Mobile1 synthetic is the best oil to use hands down.

Roto · #3 03-20-2009, 07:24 PM

Mobil1 or Royal Purple if its a turbo. If it's the 2.3 N/A than regular oil is fine.

boostpowered · #4 03-21-2009, 09:44 AM

if its a turbo redline oil and greddy gr1,gr2 work great

Ratbobo · #5 03-21-2009, 01:38 PM

Thanks Guys, Mobil 1 will be it's newest buddy! Again, Thank You for the imformation!

Roto · #6 03-21-2009, 05:55 PM

Use either a mobil1 or a saab long life filter. Don't use Fram.

Saab Fahrer · #7 03-21-2009, 07:38 PM

+1 for Mobil 1
"High Mileage" oils are a "snake oil" and I wouldn't put that garbage in any of my cars.