Coolant flush on an 2006 2.0t Saab 9-3. This should be the almost same for 2004-2011 variants of the 2.0t 9-3. For flushing I recommend picking multiple gallons of distilled water from the grocery store (usually about a $1 or less each), and you will need a secure container to hold the used coolant for recycling. Check your city/state for local recycling options. When selecting a coolant, make sure it is Dex Cool (orange) compatible.
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Radiator Drain Plug:
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Drain Plug Socket
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Snap on no longer has that socket. Can't find anything similar under the name. Anyone know what else the type of socket might be called?
I'm about to be a DIY saaber. Thanks for the tutorial.
Im gona used your video as a reference and a guide in this process im about to do. Two weeks ago on my way to see my mother i had some issues on my way there . the throotle hose got loose i had no tools with me i use a Dime to tight it saw my coolant boilin i was whattt? I have never seen that i mean i only knew the basics brakes oil change you know.. Changuin the #6 so far its been my biggest work. Another symptom i had which happen once i got home a rattle by the driver side of old apartment pipes.. Coming down a hill temperature gauge drop and once level the gauge went up no check engine no overheatin
Me: Gloves for coolant, pffft yeah ok
Also Me 2 hours later while eating food: Something tastes a little off, almost like dex-cool
I finally realized that i just didnt turn the petcock open enough and got everything to flush. Got that 3rd bolt out pretty easy and made a video on it in action with good camera angles. Check it out: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7njKusdVn-c&feature=youtu.be
I was able to hand loosen the draincock to turn it but nothing comes out. Reservoir is filled and im not noticing any leaks. Could it be a faulty thermostat thats stuck closed? If it is, to replace it does that mean that I will have a huge mess when i take out the thermostat because i cant drain the fluid?
And if I replace the thermostat without draining, will I have to bleed the system or not? I have ss 2004 b207e, is there a vent at all? Thanks
Hi can you replace thermostat without empty the coolant Saab 9.3
2005
Thank you.
My car leaks a fair amount of coolant, so I am constantly topping off the reservoir. Would you still recommend flushing it when I do the thermostat?
Just watch that draincock… they have tendency to break…Nice work!
Do you have to flush the whole system or can I just replace the thermostat
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