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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
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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...
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