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I've been overseas for 11 months and left my 95 saab 900 turbo sitting. It was started about 5 months ago by a friend.NO smoke or anything, obviously he jumped it but didn't drive it more than around the block. I was wondering if I should just go ahead and jump the battery and try to fire it up. Or if maybe I should go ahead and change the oil and brake fluid before even trying to start it. Any advice would be great!thanks
Re: I've been overseas for 11 months and left my 95 saab...
If the car was left outside, it is better if you replace engine oil and fill fuel tank to remove condensed water, then replace fuel filter after about 50 Kms
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WHITE SMOKE MEANS ENGINE IS BURNING ANTIFREEZE.TURBO WILL SMOKE HEAVY BLUE WHEN TURBO SEAL FAIL.ALSO YOU WILL LOSE POWER.YOUR CAR IS TOO NEW.TO HAVE PROBLEMS.YOUR CAR SHOULD BE WARRANTY COVER.TAKE IT TO SAAB DEALERSHIP.LET THEM CHECK IT OUT.
Will need more info, but possible problems are turbo issue, spinning and stopping and spinning, any smoke / white smoke out tail pipe? Could be fuel pump on providing enough fuel. Need more info when / how often, other issues.
I have the exact same issue. I can't seem to replicate it for the dealer and it is identical to what you are describing. PLEASE e-mail me if you figure it out or know anything. I want to get it fixed and it to go away! Thanks! Todd. [email protected]
One way to check for a blown head gasket, is to simply smell the coolant reservoir. Pop the cap, and see if it smells like raw gas. Every headgasket, I've diagnosed has had this smell, even if the oil is not contaminated. Another way is to hook up a coolant pressure tester, and run the vehicle for 15-20 mins or so. If the head gasket is blown, the pressure will exceed 15 psi. sometimes as high as 25 psi. If there is oil in the coolant overflow tank, the head is cracked, about 90% of the time.
I'm working on a 03 Saab 95 2.3l t. This vehicle smokes on initial start up, then the smoke disapates, and the vehicle is fine. Another mechanic diagnosed it as bad valve seals. I disconnected the pcv system, and the vehicle no longer smokes. If the valve seals have gone bad, the vehicle will smoke on acceleration. Also if the turbo seals are leaking it will smoke more heavily on acceleration.
White smoke from exhaust = water into the cylinders, when this happens it usually means head gasket gone or starting to go. Check the water level, and take the car to the garage for a check up , if it is the head gasket, as I think, you risk to blow the engine at any time.
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