OIL PICKUP TUBE IS CLOGGED UP?

[99, 95, 93 98-03, 93 03-07, 9000, 900 94-98, 900 79-94]

One of the most common issues with Saab engines is a clogged up oil pickup tube. Paraffin based oils will cause build up on the oil pickup screen causing the engine components that are farthest away from the oil supply to make noise. ie....Valve train, lifters etc.... You will likely find that the waxy build up begins to block the screen. This is usually caused by too long of a time between oil changes. The only real fix is to remove the oil pan on the 9000, NG900, 93, 95 and to remove the tranny on the 900 to repair this issue.

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