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I have a 4cyl 1999 Saab 9-5 SE. I currently have many problems with the vehicle. The alternator is dead, intermittently takes a while to get going after pressing on accelerator, brakes making a terrible grinding noise, rapid loss of oil but with no visible leaks, and a really strong gas smell while driving.
I am working on getting the alternator replaced asap but funds are so tight. I also plan to replace all brakes tomorrow by myself. Why I loose oil so quickly I have yet to figure out. I had thought that the acceleration lag I am having was related to the DI cassette and spark plugs so I went ahead and replaced both of those (and yes I put the correct NGKs in), but that didn't seem to help. The thing that is really bothering me right now is the gas smell though. You can only smell it if the windows/sunroof are open so I dont think its the cabin gas smell problem that other people have. I thought it may have had something to do with the fuel filter so I replaced it but that did absolutely nothing to help the smell.
The only modifications that I have made on the vehicle is a cold air intake from Scosche.
If any of you kind people can help me with any of these problems I would be very thankful.
I have a 4cyl 1999 Saab 9-5 SE. I currently have many problems with the vehicle. The alternator is dead, intermittently takes a while to get going after pressing on accelerator, brakes making a terrible grinding noise, rapid loss of oil but with no visible leaks, and a really strong gas smell while driving.
I am working on getting the alternator replaced asap but funds are so tight. I also plan to replace all brakes tomorrow by myself. Why I loose oil so quickly I have yet to figure out. I had thought that the acceleration lag I am having was related to the DI cassette and spark plugs so I went ahead and replaced both of those (and yes I put the correct NGKs in), but that didn't seem to help. The thing that is really bothering me right now is the gas smell though. You can only smell it if the windows/sunroof are open so I dont think its the cabin gas smell problem that other people have. I thought it may have had something to do with the fuel filter so I replaced it but that did absolutely nothing to help the smell.
The only modifications that I have made on the vehicle is a cold air intake from Scosche.
If any of you kind people can help me with any of these problems I would be very thankful.