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Originally Posted By: bigjl
Well considering it is a well known issue with this engine in the UK and Europe where most new cars are indeed DIESEL.

And who says they were driven by people who didn't care about them?

They were serviced every 3000 miles on average, sometimes sooner, certainly every 6/8 weeks. Not just due to the oil but brakes were stripped out and re copper greased a every service.

Initially there was an issue with oil specs not being sufficient but they continued to be unreliable and it is partly the work done by the fitters in partnership with Vauxhall and latey Saab main dealers with help from Vauxhall UK that a lot of the issues wih this engine and specifically the problems caused by the EGR system were recognised.

All these vehicles were driven by Class 2 advanced drivers and though sometimes driven in Emergency Situations they are automatic so in fact excess revs are not really an issue, are they?

Just to confirm?

How many of these particular engines have you dealt with?

And I assume you are some form of advanced driver aswell?

Lets not forget that these vehicles are in use 24/7 and rarely have any cold starts.

They do get switched off after a hard run though, but the only widespread turbo failures were on the few mk1 2.0 diesels which had a Vauxhall engine fitted, incidentally apart from the turbos the 50 odd old shapes had NO engine failures to date, just turbos, and these were used in the exact same conditions.

The previous generation response car were petrol Vauxhall Astras with a 1.8 scorecard lump with an auto box, there was never any failures on these as far as engines go, a couple of autoboxes broke at 5/6 yrs in service, but other than the odd sensor they were very reliable.

Wih same usage over many, many years why exactly do you assume this was operator error rather than an engine just not up to the job.

Try googling a few UK based Vauxhall forums to see the conversations relating to. Issues with the 1.9 Fiat engine.

Now I didn't say it wasn't smooth etc when running, as they are a nice smooth engine, but reliable, no they are certainly not.


1. I am from Europe, live currently in the U.S.
2. I am advanced driver, with employment in automobile related field that requires let say "good" driving skills and knowledge.
3. I owned Opel's from Ascona to Vectra B, Lancia 2.4jtd, and now in Europe, I drive Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi (owned first evrsion of A5 and now second) and have in houshold Peugeot 407 1.6hdi.
4. I had an opportunity to drive numerous times 1.9jtd engine, in Alfa's, Fiats and Vectra C as well in SAAB. Those engines COULD BE prone to problems but only due to poor maintenance or some other irrebularities. Usually, it is poor chocie of oils.
The fact that that engine shows good track in one application does not mean it is show same reliability in other.
Take VW 1.8T. In EU it did not have problems bcs dealerhips usually had always top notch oils. In the U.S. they were horrible due to poor choice of oil and some other stuff that are unique to the U.S. markets.

As far as comparison between Astra 1.8 and Zafira 1.9cdti, you are right!
Diesel engines today are what gas engines were in late 80's and 90's. Diesels are more complicated and technology driven and off course cause more issues. OPEL has one of best 4-bangers in Europe. I owned 2.0 liter opels and those engines can run on cooking oil. I put on my Ascona 2.0l OHC around 550,000 miles before I sold it (engine did not die).
I think Zafira was wrong choice for that application. Look, IVECO is using 2.4jtd engines (1.9 + extra cyl) for military application. In civilian use, 2.4jtd is making in alfa's 210hp. For military use, 115hp! Reason? Bigger but slower turbo with low pressure, different ijectors, no emission [censored] etc. For hard core use, Zafira 1.9CDTI is not really good choice. For family of 4? YES!
 
Actually the Zafira cdti is unreliable in family use.

Five minutes doing some searching online will show many examples of EGR and DPF problems. They are extremely widespread in the Vectra, Astra and Zafira.

This is not an oil choice problem as the oil used initially was minimum spec, but only just, and was only used in the 55 plate vehicles only.


In idcidently the Met Police also use Zafiras, same 120bhp spec, but instead OE Design spec they have SRi spec with a manual rather than auto. They are also unreliable with the same EGR and DPF issues. These are not used. "On the run" but by Patrol Supervisors, in other words, Sergeant and Inspector only uses it.

I would suspect the Police ones are revved a lot harder as they are manual, the Auto ones rarely rev much over 3000rpm unless in sport mode, but as that makes them rather jerky it is a mode that few if any people use.

But if you feel you have more experience with these vehicles than myself, my old NHS Trust or the Met Police then feel free to pick one up if you move back to the UK, another Trust (NEAS) also had them 150bhp SRis with a manual box, they get rid the minute the leases were up and they can be found on eBay occasionally, mileages were low as they broke down so often the got replacements in early.

My old Trust and the Met sadly bought theirs.

And from your experience you think 3k miles OCI or 6/8 weeks is poor maintenance?

Seems a lot better than most maintenance program's to me.

I can't believe you haven't heard the reputation of the 1.9 Fiat lump, have no experience of it in a Fiat or Alfa, perhaps they fitted it with different electronics, as I previously mentioned.

But with 6 yrs experience with this engine in a Vauxhall and all the research I have done via Google makes my opinion valid, as well as one held by many that have owned or used one for any period of time.
 
Originally Posted By: bigjl
Actually the Zafira cdti is unreliable in family use.

Five minutes doing some searching online will show many examples of EGR and DPF problems. They are extremely widespread in the Vectra, Astra and Zafira.

This is not an oil choice problem as the oil used initially was minimum spec, but only just, and was only used in the 55 plate vehicles only.


In idcidently the Met Police also use Zafiras, same 120bhp spec, but instead OE Design spec they have SRi spec with a manual rather than auto. They are also unreliable with the same EGR and DPF issues. These are not used. "On the run" but by Patrol Supervisors, in other words, Sergeant and Inspector only uses it.

I would suspect the Police ones are revved a lot harder as they are manual, the Auto ones rarely rev much over 3000rpm unless in sport mode, but as that makes them rather jerky it is a mode that few if any people use.

But if you feel you have more experience with these vehicles than myself, my old NHS Trust or the Met Police then feel free to pick one up if you move back to the UK, another Trust (NEAS) also had them 150bhp SRis with a manual box, they get rid the minute the leases were up and they can be found on eBay occasionally, mileages were low as they broke down so often the got replacements in early.

My old Trust and the Met sadly bought theirs.

And from your experience you think 3k miles OCI or 6/8 weeks is poor maintenance?

Seems a lot better than most maintenance program's to me.

I can't believe you haven't heard the reputation of the 1.9 Fiat lump, have no experience of it in a Fiat or Alfa, perhaps they fitted it with different electronics, as I previously mentioned.

But with 6 yrs experience with this engine in a Vauxhall and all the research I have done via Google makes my opinion valid, as well as one held by many that have owned or used one for any period of time.




I ahve to put disclimer here. EGR for me is not problem at all!
It is present in all diesel engines.
Also, you said those cars were used in emergency situations. Man, you can change oil every 500km, however, cold starts, and abuse of cold engine will kill the engine.
In the U.S. Ford Crown Victoria's are equipped with 4.6 V8 and around 240hp. On avergae, engine lasts 70,000 miles!!! That is two-valve V8!
 
Originally Posted By: edyvw

I ahve to put disclimer here. EGR for me is not problem at all!
It is present in all diesel engines.



Seriously, my old 82 MB 300CD has EGR and is IDI so has a far higher soot load.

Do I want EGR on ANY car? No. But its nothing new.
 
Originally Posted By: bigjl

Ecotec moniker is just copying the name that Vauxhall used for petrol engines over the last decade or so.



Really? Because the saab 2.0t/T uses the ecotec block that was used in the chevy cobalt and other cars. The best blocks get selected for the turbo app, and Saab designed the head and turbo assembly themselves for this new engine that was initially put into use in the 9-3SS in 2003.

Newer variants are used in the buick regal, and others.

Are you implying that the B204 and older engines are the same as the B207, which is the LK9 in GM nomenclature, and uses the "ecotec" name as adopted for use in their Family II engines?

Different beast I think. While the 20NE and 20XE were "relatives", they arent the same engine... But I dont think they were saab engines, I think saab had the "H" engine before going to the ecotec in 03.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Family_II_engine#LK9
 
Originally Posted By: bigjl
Fuel contamination due to incomplete regeneration of the dpf.


Am I correct in assuming this has to do with the nature of how ambulances are driven (i.e. a lot of short trips)? Here, I'm amazed at how long ambulances and fire trucks survive, even those examples without all the latest emissions hardware.

Now, I see you mentioned there aren't a lot of cold starts, either, though. What kind of driving cycle does the DPF need to complete properly?
 
It is down to this particular system.

It was ahead of the rest and was basically Euro 5 long before it needed to be.

The 1.9 cdti was unreliable due to the DPF in those equipped with a DPF but it was also unreliable due to the EGR. The EGR also contributed to the problems with the DPF.


And I wish some persons would read posts. Vehicles are used on a hot bed system, on the go 24/7 most of the time, if you take one over that has been parked up first thing you do is pull it out the garage and get it warmed up.

Did you miss the part were I said this engine has proved extremely unreliable in private normal usage.

The Ford Galaxy currently in production seems to have few DPF issues.

The 1.9 cdti was dropped from all Zafiras in late 2010 and they now only do a 1.7 cdti lump, I believe this is also DPF equipped but seems to have little or no reliability issues.

The Met Police also have a few thousand Astras, with the same 1.7 cdti engine, and guess what, under same conditions no signs of the same issues.

It seems some are of the opinion a couple of drives in a cdti equipped vehicle makes you an expert, but until you have owned 350 or so over 6/7 years I will stick with what I have seen with my own eyes.

There is only one way to make this vehicle/engine combo reliable. And that is blank of the EGR and remove the DPF along with an ecu remap to prevent regenerations.

You haven't offered any explanation why the earlier 2.0 DTi Mk1 Zafira used the same way and the mk4 Astras also proved reliable, some 2002/3 models are still in use for running around, not used for response obviously but some have well over 160k on original engine.

Indeed the vehicle wasn't the best choice and was indeed a compromise but a completely different Trust bought similar vehicles and used them in a Rural setting and they were unreliable, in family use they are well known to be unreliable, engines don't go bang in these due to abuse, but due to fuel getting into the oil, some engines have been stripped and the engines were found to well smudged up, with 3000mile OCI or time based at 6/8 weeks!

You need to focus on other things than driver usage, any vehicle that is started from cold only a few times a year and serviced extremely regularly with almost every vehicle having at least one new engine alongside repeated episodes of limp mode etc has issues.

What is more amazing is your complete inability to absorb this information and try to blame it on user error when the same vehicle has issues in fleet use, family use, police use and private hire/taxi use.

I suggest you read some of the forums full of issues as detailed previously, all in different use but all with the same issue.

Funny how Vauxhall have stopped using this engine, wonder why?
 
DPF system as fitted regenerates passively on long runs above certain speeds, you will not know when it does this, if the DPF blocks up past a set limit then an Active Regen takes place there is extra diesel injected and the timing is altered, engine start to miscire slightly and exhaust note becomes slightly booming, the exhaust gasses also get very hot and the exhaust itself gets really hot, this allows the soot to be burned off.

It was a good idea in theory, but as fitted to this vehicle and similar Vauxhall/Saab vehicles it is a liability, not sure about Fiat and Alfa models, as they sell in small numbers in the UK, but the specialists the remove the DPF and remap the ecu also do the Service for Fiat/Alfa cars.

When remapped withou a DPF these engines are much improved and can produce good strong power, upwards of 200bhp if you remap the 16v 150bhp one. Less for the 120bhp 8v, confusingly they also do a 16v 120bhp in later models.

I would not hesitate to have a petrol Zafira they are rugged vehicles with few issues apart from those relating to the 1.9 cdti engine.

Obviously being part of the public sector neither the Police or NHS Trust are permitted to modify the emission systems to improve reliability.

And believe me I tried to do just that to improve reliability, hence why I did research on the matter for the Vehicle Working Party Group, but all was rejected, not allowed under EU regulations.
 
Originally Posted By: bigjl
It is down to this particular system.

It was ahead of the rest and was basically Euro 5 long before it needed to be.

The 1.9 cdti was unreliable due to the DPF in those equipped with a DPF but it was also unreliable due to the EGR. The EGR also contributed to the problems with the DPF.


And I wish some persons would read posts. Vehicles are used on a hot bed system, on the go 24/7 most of the time, if you take one over that has been parked up first thing you do is pull it out the garage and get it warmed up.

Did you miss the part were I said this engine has proved extremely unreliable in private normal usage.

The Ford Galaxy currently in production seems to have few DPF issues.

The 1.9 cdti was dropped from all Zafiras in late 2010 and they now only do a 1.7 cdti lump, I believe this is also DPF equipped but seems to have little or no reliability issues.

The Met Police also have a few thousand Astras, with the same 1.7 cdti engine, and guess what, under same conditions no signs of the same issues.

It seems some are of the opinion a couple of drives in a cdti equipped vehicle makes you an expert, but until you have owned 350 or so over 6/7 years I will stick with what I have seen with my own eyes.

There is only one way to make this vehicle/engine combo reliable. And that is blank of the EGR and remove the DPF along with an ecu remap to prevent regenerations.

You haven't offered any explanation why the earlier 2.0 DTi Mk1 Zafira used the same way and the mk4 Astras also proved reliable, some 2002/3 models are still in use for running around, not used for response obviously but some have well over 160k on original engine.

Indeed the vehicle wasn't the best choice and was indeed a compromise but a completely different Trust bought similar vehicles and used them in a Rural setting and they were unreliable, in family use they are well known to be unreliable, engines don't go bang in these due to abuse, but due to fuel getting into the oil, some engines have been stripped and the engines were found to well smudged up, with 3000mile OCI or time based at 6/8 weeks!

You need to focus on other things than driver usage, any vehicle that is started from cold only a few times a year and serviced extremely regularly with almost every vehicle having at least one new engine alongside repeated episodes of limp mode etc has issues.

What is more amazing is your complete inability to absorb this information and try to blame it on user error when the same vehicle has issues in fleet use, family use, police use and private hire/taxi use.

I suggest you read some of the forums full of issues as detailed previously, all in different use but all with the same issue.

Funny how Vauxhall have stopped using this engine, wonder why?




As I said, EGR is not problem confined to 1.9cdti or FIAT or VW. It is a problem accross the board.
Anyway, I know where I am coming from that those engines are pricy used commodity. As i mentioned, different markets have different conditions of exploatation. For example, everyone I talked to said to me that peugeot 1.6hdi has problems with dpf, egr, turbo, etc, etc. Well Peugeot 407 that I have has 294,000k and no problems at all. I always put Total 5W30 and never had any issues.
When it comes to 2.0dti Opel. I would not touch that car not to mention to buy it. How you did not hear about BOSCH pump problems? I did not see any 2.0dti or 2.2dti that ahs original BOSCH pump. So it depends on the market, fuels, oils etc, etc.
One of the problems with 1.9jtd application in Opel could be positon of DPF. How close to engine etc. Still, i would buy that engine before ISUZU 1.7 that sounds like John Deere no matter how warm it is.
 
Only issue with the 2.0 dti (100bhp) with autobox was turbos due to being switched off when hot.

Usually they lasted around the 40/50k mark. All failures due to operater misuse. But a life is worth a turbo IMHO.

Interesting you chose the 1.6 Ford engine built in Dagenham Essex that is fitted to Peugeots, Citreons aswell as Volvo eDrive models aswell as a few Fords!

Now that engine has a reputation as being a plastic engine. Expensive when.it goes wrong and highly likely to do so even when perfectly maintained.

Don't ask me the failure points as I have no interest in that engine, 1.4 has some issues but they are much cheaper to.repair.

Very good article in Car Mechanics Magazine on the 1.6 diesel engine.

There will always be exceptions to any common issue.

A common problem doesn't mean it will affect them all.

But does that mean you would buy a KV6 engined Rover vehicle without worrying about overheating. Some have never broke. But not many.

And the Isuzu 1.7 as fitted to many current Vauxhalls is a reliable unit.

Certainly a lot better than the 1.9 cdti in reliability stakes.

The 2.0dti is indeed a bit of a truck engine in that is not as nice or smooth as the 1.9 but in same usage it doesn't break.

This includes the same imagined abuse that you earlier spoke about.

My wifes Clio has an EGR, my Volvo has an EGR, my Taxi has an EGR and my Pathfinder has a DPF and EGR. None of these have so far needed any work.on the EGR and the DPF in the Pathfinder has once again been.trouble free.

All vehicles are used in urban traffic at times and also on main roads.

All serviced with decent oil.

But not driven much different to how I used to drive my service Zafira or Astra. Obviously with no blue light and siren usage.

Still not sure why you think emergency use means vehicle abuse. Any well serviced and engineered engine should be capable of being revved hard on occasion without blowing up due to lubrication issues which were in turn caused by the DPF and on many occasions a malfunctioning EGR was also found when engine stripped.



But I am glad you feel that you are well positioned to make such statements with no direct contact with the vehicles or the users. And feel tgat your data of one 1.6 hdi 407 means they are all brilliant.

And also that because you have driven a couple your data is more valid than the data I am baseing my opinion on. Namely having to use the vehicle we are discussing daily for many years.

Aswell as getting towed to the fitters regularly along with other users of these vehicles.

But you are unable to explain why it is user abuse when a vehicle(or engine) that you state is rubbish is able to be more reliable.

Don't forget the first 2.0dti vehicles were put in service in 2003. The next lot were put into service in late 2004 and early 2005. Many are well on the way to 200k now and apart from turbos no repetative problems.

But if you really like them.they will probably be getting sold off soon. Only issue is they are bright yellow with holes in the dashboard.

Nice half leather seats though.
 
Originally Posted By: bigjl
Only issue with the 2.0 dti (100bhp) with autobox was turbos due to being switched off when hot.

Usually they lasted around the 40/50k mark. All failures due to operater misuse. But a life is worth a turbo IMHO.

Interesting you chose the 1.6 Ford engine built in Dagenham Essex that is fitted to Peugeots, Citreons aswell as Volvo eDrive models aswell as a few Fords!

Now that engine has a reputation as being a plastic engine. Expensive when.it goes wrong and highly likely to do so even when perfectly maintained.

Don't ask me the failure points as I have no interest in that engine, 1.4 has some issues but they are much cheaper to.repair.

Very good article in Car Mechanics Magazine on the 1.6 diesel engine.

There will always be exceptions to any common issue.

A common problem doesn't mean it will affect them all.

But does that mean you would buy a KV6 engined Rover vehicle without worrying about overheating. Some have never broke. But not many.

And the Isuzu 1.7 as fitted to many current Vauxhalls is a reliable unit.

Certainly a lot better than the 1.9 cdti in reliability stakes.

The 2.0dti is indeed a bit of a truck engine in that is not as nice or smooth as the 1.9 but in same usage it doesn't break.

This includes the same imagined abuse that you earlier spoke about.

My wifes Clio has an EGR, my Volvo has an EGR, my Taxi has an EGR and my Pathfinder has a DPF and EGR. None of these have so far needed any work.on the EGR and the DPF in the Pathfinder has once again been.trouble free.

All vehicles are used in urban traffic at times and also on main roads.

All serviced with decent oil.

But not driven much different to how I used to drive my service Zafira or Astra. Obviously with no blue light and siren usage.

Still not sure why you think emergency use means vehicle abuse. Any well serviced and engineered engine should be capable of being revved hard on occasion without blowing up due to lubrication issues which were in turn caused by the DPF and on many occasions a malfunctioning EGR was also found when engine stripped.



But I am glad you feel that you are well positioned to make such statements with no direct contact with the vehicles or the users. And feel tgat your data of one 1.6 hdi 407 means they are all brilliant.

And also that because you have driven a couple your data is more valid than the data I am baseing my opinion on. Namely having to use the vehicle we are discussing daily for many years.

Aswell as getting towed to the fitters regularly along with other users of these vehicles.

But you are unable to explain why it is user abuse when a vehicle(or engine) that you state is rubbish is able to be more reliable.

Don't forget the first 2.0dti vehicles were put in service in 2003. The next lot were put into service in late 2004 and early 2005. Many are well on the way to 200k now and apart from turbos no repetative problems.

But if you really like them.they will probably be getting sold off soon. Only issue is they are bright yellow with holes in the dashboard.

Nice half leather seats though.



2.0dti have only turbo problems and not BOSCH pump problems? Oh really?
Well go to germany, Italy, Czech, Slovenia and chek there!
 
The problem with Saab B2x5 engines was a combination of low friction pistons with low tension rings, bad PCV design and too long OCIs. Older generation B2x4 have much beefier pistons and have no probs in that regard. The cat is placed identically on both engines. Recommended OCI is 30k km, which certainly won't help.
 
Perhaps the issues are due to operator error. As you suggest with the widespread issue in the UK with the 1.9cdti.

Or a more likely cause would be poor quality fuel.

All Ambulance vehicles in London are run solely on BP fuels, that included the Met Police, though I have been told the Met Police is considering using cheaper sources of fuel subject to.due dilligence.

As you will be aware even if ULSD passes EU muster it doesn't mean it contains the same additives as BP, Shell or Esso.

But I can say that I have known no widespread incidences of fuel failure in any of the services 2.0dtis.

They are widely.regarded as reliable despite what could be termed sever service usage. Not as smooth as the 1.9 cdti certainly but sometimes smoothness is not the only consideration.

The only Vauxhall with widespread fuel.pump.issues is the 2.2 petrol engine. Known to go through lamda sensors aswell.

Very nice car when running correctly. My brother in law has one. Bought with low miles and the pump went as 25k, car was 3 1/2 yrs old at that time.

Funny how you have not stated any evidence to.justify your position that my experience based opinion is wrong in regards to the 1.9cdti or the 1.6 diesel.engine either.

But if you want to base an opinion on one 1.6 hdi 407 and a occasional drive in a 1.9 cdti engined vehicle then feel free.

Any vehicle that needs the egr blanked, the dpf removed and the ecu remapped to prevent dpf regeneration in prder to achieve reliability is flawed in a basic way.

I have explained the reason why the service I worked for was unable to do so.

Personally i thought airing my experience would be beneficial to those in Europe co.sidering one of these vehicles.
 
I am not going to go in endless discussion regarding this issue bcs we will never agree on this.
I have told you experience with Peugeot 1.6hdi and yes, I know very well engine bcs my friend owns Peugeot service. Now, it could be that diesel fuel is an issue in countries (although that is less of the problem in these days).
I share your opinion that 2.0 or 2.2dti should be better application considering it is chain not timing belt, however, high pressure pump is too big of a problem considering price to replace it.
Also, I know that for example 1.9cdti 120 in Vectra C fairs better in used market that Passat B6 with 1.9tdi and especially Passat B6 2.0tdi. That is with reason (we could agree that B6 2.0tdi is engine that will dry out your wallet).
It could be that fuel and exploatation plays role here. Probably UK has better diesel fuel than most of the EU (except Germany), definiately better then eastern european countries.
However, I stated earlier that it could be that applicaton could be here a problem.
 
Certainky i doubt we will agree.

I take on board your experiences and to be honest we all thought the 1.9 was a huge step forward. Until they started to break that is.

I suspect we were spoiled by the reliability of the 1.8 petrol Astras. A really reliable vehicle.

Funny you should.mention Passats as a large Private Hire ( read prebooked Taxi) firm.had about 100 of these back in '07. Lovely to.drive but had endless dual mass flywheel.issues and dsg box issues.

VW bought the cars back.in the end.

There are also problems relating to I think oil.pump problems? Why need some modification?

The Common Rail is the more reliable apparently. Not sure why. I did drive one and founf the seats uncomfortable and lacking in lumbar support.

The previous generation Passat is still popular in the UK despite the vey high mileages they have covered.

Best not mention suspension bushes! Lol.
 
Originally Posted By: bigjl
Certainky i doubt we will agree.

I take on board your experiences and to be honest we all thought the 1.9 was a huge step forward. Until they started to break that is.

I suspect we were spoiled by the reliability of the 1.8 petrol Astras. A really reliable vehicle.

Funny you should.mention Passats as a large Private Hire ( read prebooked Taxi) firm.had about 100 of these back in '07. Lovely to.drive but had endless dual mass flywheel.issues and dsg box issues.

VW bought the cars back.in the end.

There are also problems relating to I think oil.pump problems? Why need some modification?

The Common Rail is the more reliable apparently. Not sure why. I did drive one and founf the seats uncomfortable and lacking in lumbar support.

The previous generation Passat is still popular in the UK despite the vey high mileages they have covered.

Best not mention suspension bushes! Lol.


I owned Passat B5.5 1.8T. I think it is actually amazing car built to last. Now, I know issues in the beginning with suspension, but later, especially B5.5 version, there is nothing to complain.
Where I am coming from, roads are not def. on UK standard, and B5 is probably most beloved car.
Especially 1.9 with 131hp.
B6 2.0tdi is probably engine that in the long term destroyed image that VW built with passat B5. I drove many time on long trips that car. When engine with 10k burns 1ltr of oil in 1-2k, it is big problem, and that was happening accross the board.
2.0tdi CR is different animal.
 
I ose M1 0W40 in my 2007. The only oil she has ever had, cold, hot, whatever. This summer was a good test with highs every day at or near 95 degrees. Change the oil every 4.5K-5K miles with a good MANN filter.
 
Indeed JMG that seems to be very similar to the solution that Saab UK and Independant Saab specialists came up with.

I assume with your OC schedule you have had no start up camchain issues either?
 
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