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I have a '94 and it also came with green stuff when I bought it. I haven't used the backflush kit, but I suspect it's not so necessary these days.
From what I've read here and elsewhere, probably almost any kind will do. However the important thing is not to mix different kinds. So when you drain out the old stuff, fill it up with clean water several times, running it up to temperature with the heater turned on then drain it. Distilled water is a good idea for the last rinse or two and for the final fill. The fill flush and rinse routine is very important if you go with the orange "dexcool" stuff if you want to avoid making precipitates and be able to use the extended drain interval.
Based on what I read at this link http://www.thesaabsite.com/Coolantinfo.htm, I decided to go with the Mercedes brand antifreeze. Thesaaabsite and www.eeuroparts.com also sell Pentosin antifreeze, which was the original equipment.
From what I've read here and elsewhere, probably almost any kind will do. However the important thing is not to mix different kinds. So when you drain out the old stuff, fill it up with clean water several times, running it up to temperature with the heater turned on then drain it. Distilled water is a good idea for the last rinse or two and for the final fill. The fill flush and rinse routine is very important if you go with the orange "dexcool" stuff if you want to avoid making precipitates and be able to use the extended drain interval.
Based on what I read at this link http://www.thesaabsite.com/Coolantinfo.htm, I decided to go with the Mercedes brand antifreeze. Thesaaabsite and www.eeuroparts.com also sell Pentosin antifreeze, which was the original equipment.
