Recent content by TurboTristan

Use it on your SAAB, it's the same oil I used on my 9-5

Originally Posted by dlundblad I've always thought the Mahle quality didn't carry over into their spin on filters and that Mann was all around top notch, but this post seems to prove otherwise. The Mahle looks much better here, but I'm somewhat disappointed in the rubber ADBV. I agree, the...

Originally Posted by Kira Do you mean a lengthwise running seam (parallel to the axle I suppose) as opposed to wound construction? That's exactly what I mean

It was a pleasure and a cool little learning experiment, glad I could share it with a great community.

Originally Posted by ZeeOSix Originally Posted by TurboTristan In a future thread I'd love to go in depth on these two filters with more measurements and more detailed comparisons ... Nice C&P, thanks. If you want to measure the media area, you can do it by using a good scale and measure the...

Thanks! Yes I used to have a 9-3 and pretty much always used MAHLE. Redblock Volvos love a European made filter, I think MANN is the OE on those cars? I completely agree that no matter the very small cost difference (like about a dollar) there's no reason to pick one over the other as they are...

Hey everyone! Thought I'd contribute something cool to this forum by cutting open two European made aftermarket oil filters that cross reference to SAAB 93 186 554. This is a comparison between what I think are two of the best aftermarket filters for your SAAB; MANN 712/80 and MAHLE OC981. The...

Quick update... received two new ones that are not dented! Thanks for all the input guys and girls!

That's what I plan to do, waiting for the replacements!

Got some replacements coming in, thanks!

Absolutely, it's better to be safe than sorry with our cars!

Awesome info! Hopefully the 2 new ones they send me are all good and afterwards I will cut them open... crazy how a small dent can cause pretty severe internal damage. Rather not take a chance on my motors. Thanks for your input it's really good to know that.

I generally don't order from RockAuto as I have some euro car parts places close to me. This is the first time I have an issue so hopefully all goes well. Will cut them open if RockAuto lets me keep them! Thanks!

You are correct. I will be getting 2 new ones from RockAuto. Hopefully they are not dented :p

Yup I already processed the replacement with RockAuto, if they let me keep them might as well cut em open