(Labor)(General)(Technical Service Bulletins)
Sludge Main
 
Important Sludge Information from JGA
  Sludge notice from James Glass Automotive (read this first)
   
  James Glass Engine Sludge Diagnostic & Repair Flowchart
   
  Engine Sludge Photos
   
  Warning Signs of Sludge
   
  Timeline of Sludge Problem
   
Sludge Infromation from SAAB
Technical Service Bulletins (TSB)210-2417 & 210-2418 regarding PCV modification
 
Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 210-2554 regarding oil sludge
 
Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 210-1991 regarding deposits in engine oil
 
Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 210-2402 regarding oil and coolant leaks
 
Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 291-2211 regarding blue smoke
 
High oil consumption, blue smoke at start
 
SAAB recommeded Engine Oil
 
2005 Letter to SAAB owners
 
Qestion & Answer document from SAAB on oil sludge and chain wear
 
Special Policy Question & Answer document regarding new 8 year engine warranty
   
Claim Reimbursement Form for sludge repairs
     
SAAB Oil Sludge Diagnostics Repair Matrix
 
Media Articles on Sludge in Modern Cars
   
Nines (articles by Chuck Andrews, owner of another independent SAAB shop)
 
New York Times
 
Center for Auto Safety
 
A Denver area technician comments on sludge
     
General Maintenance: a few words
 
While Technical Service Bulletins are written with the intention to increase the comfort and reliabilty of SAABs, these publications...more...