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(TA210-1120) Raised engine oil level DTR

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Bulletin Nbr: TA210-1120
Date: ........... November 2011
Market: Diesel
Raised engine oil level DTR

VEHICLES CONCERNED

Saab 9-3 Diesel variants with 1.9 TTiD (DTR) engine.

BACKGROUND

High oil level and /or “time for service” displayed early.

CONDITIONS

Engine oil level is above maximum mark on dipstick.

ACTION


1. With engine at normal running temp do a measured drain of the sump and record oil quantity drained according to measuring method.

2. Refill engine to correct level (just below max on dipstick) with new oil and filter.

3. Carry out measured test of 500-1000 miles of various driving cycles to determine if complaint is valid.

4. Report findings to ASAC using attached report form.

5. Once the case has been evaluated ASAC will advice on next action.


Measuring method


1. The test takes place with the vehicle horizontal and engine at operating temperature (engine oil temperature min. 80 °C).

2. Drain engine oil immediately after switching off engine – (draining time approx 15 minutes).

3. The drained engine oil quantity is determined using a measuring container of 5L min.

4. With this engine oil quantity, the car should be driven according to mileage limits above without topping up the engine oil (driver should keep to his normal routes and driving styles).

5. After prescribed measuring period, repeat the procedure described above (points 1 to 2) using exactly the same time for draining engine oil.

6. The quantity of engine oil "to much" from the measuring cylinder is the engine oil increase with respect to the distance travelled.


The engine oil increase is calculated in the following way:

Filled engine oil quantity (l) - drained engine oil quantity (l) x 1000 = engine oil increases (l/1000 km) distance actually driven (km).

When topping up, use the same type of oil as was used for the previous oil change.

Data sheet for SAAB Diesel Engine

Reason for Workshop visit/Customer Complaint:
Vin ( 8 last)
Transmission Man/Aut
Odometer ( in miles or km)
MIL on Yes/No and fault codes present
Num of starts /day weekdays.
Num of starts /day weekends.
Average mileage per driving cycle weekends
City driving %
High Speed >70 km/h 40 mph driving % Speed ?
Private or business use?
Towbar fitted. YES/NO. Usage ?
Workshop contact info, E-mail ,tel
Oil level on oil dip stick (mm above max.)
Software No/Programming date
Time to service % from Main Instrument .
Average fuel cons from onboard computer.
Average speed from onboard computer
Previous Oil change (Mileage)
Repair history of car/services Can be submitted as attachment
Message : Particle trap full. YES/NO and if applicable. No of times
Manual Regenerations performed
SPS done since delivered. No of times Reason and mileage
Saab Tuning kit fitted YES/NO Mileage when fitted
Compression test performed? Values
Pressure testing of inlet system performed
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