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(01-01-210) Change of replacement interval for spark plugs

TECHNICAL NEWS
Bulletin Nbr: 01-01-210
Date: ........... januariĀ 2001
Market: Ej US, CA, MX
Change of replacement interval for spark plugs

Cars affected

Saab 9-5 model years 1998-2001 with B205E engines equipped with tuning kit.

Background

This TN contains information on which type of spark plug and which replacement interval applies to engines with tuning kits.

Up to model year 2000, there are two types of injectors, red and green. The colour of the injector indicates which type of spark plug is to be used. Only one type of spark plug is used for model year 2001. The table below shows the type of spark plug and the replacement interval to be used.

This information will be included in issue 2001-2 of WIS.

Parts required

91 17 565 Spark plug BCP R6 ES-11 (x4)

or

93 99 866 Spark plug PFR 6H-10 (x4)

Procedure

Use the tables below select the correct spark plug and determine the correct replacement interval.

Service programme 1

Model year Injector Spark plug First replacement at Subsequent replacement interval
-2000

red

BCP R6 ES-11

30,000 km

20,000 km

-2000

green

PFR 6H-10

50,000 km

60,000 km

2001

all

PFR 6H-10

50,000 km

60,000 km



Service programme 2

Model year Injector Spark plug Replacement interval
-2000

red

BCP R6 ES-11

20,000 km

-2000

green

PFR 6H-10

60,000 km

2001

all

PFR 6H-10

60,000 km



Service programme 3

Model year Injector Spark plug Replacement interval
-2000

red

BCP R6 ES-11

15,000 km

-2000

green

PFR 6H-10

60,000 km

2001

all

PFR 6H-10

60,000 km