8/29/2016 @ 248,999 @ J&B
replace thermostat with one from EEuroparts
89° highter temp one so needle stays between 10&11 o’clock
it may have had an 82° stock, but both are speced for this model
Category: maintenance
2005 SAAB 9-5 ARC smog
8/4/2016 @ 143,405 @ fast smog
$45 including cert
1986 SAAB 9000T bettery, A/C, etc
3/12/2016 @ 247,169 @ J&B imports
LOF (10W30 synthetic)
replace battery
oil leak – replace o-ring at level sensor and dip stick tube
replace right CV boot
replace rec/drier – convert to R134
smog test
parts $612, labor $536 = $1,192.17
1998 volvo S70 T5M – brakes + LOF
11/24/2015 @ 193,274 @ Value Auto
LOF
front brake pads ($35) and rotors ($96) + $40labor
reshim A/C front clutch $100labor
check for oil leaks, still only rear main
pressure check coolant system, fine
check for gas smell when full, no issue found
1995 Volvo S70 T5M – smog check
11/17/2015 @ 193,213 @ Fast Smog
smog check passed
2005 SAAB 9-5 brakes
11/16/2015 @ 136,398 @ J&B imports
replace f/r brake pads
replace front disks
parts from eeuroparts.com, including ceramic pads.
front – EBC RedStuffs $67.85
rear – Disc Brake Pad Set – Rear – Akebono EUR763 – $80.00
rotors front – SAAB Disc Brake Rotor – Front (288mm) – Genuine SAAB 32025723 – $118.00
2005 SAAB 9-5 LOF, blower motor regulator
10/22/15 @ 135,563 @ J&B imports
LOF 10w30 synthetic
replace blower motor regulator
replace cabin air filter
replace engine air filter
parts from eeuoro
blower motor regulator $196
engine air filter $25
cabin air filter $17
total parts $248
1986 SAAB 9000 suspension etc
8/5/2015 @ 247,682 @ J&B imports
rear brake rotors and pads 1h, $179 + brake caliper ($50-oreilly)
EDU bulbs out, R&R speedo, 1h
oil pump leak, replace seal and O-ring 1h
later style air cleaner assembly .5h + $104
right front door stop broken .5h
replace front bushings, springs-aero, struts&shocks-Koni adjustable
1986 SAAB 9000T key
4/7/2015 @ Tustin GMC @ ?
new key part # S9746603
2005 SAAb 9-5 direct ignition cassette + plugs
3/12/2015 @ 129,335 @ J&B imports
replace ignition cassette and spark plugs
$550.41 parts only