Saab 93 2001 what oil to use?

Buying a used car is always a gamble. Sometimes you can reduce the risk, and carfax is one way to help that. But even carfax is not a solid guard against problems.
The two accidents are worth noting but not a deal breaker. As long as the title is clean and the car has not been a total loss, the repairs were probably done correctly. You should always have the car checked out by another mechanic or shop you can trust. That goes for any car you plan on paying more than two grand for. Another shop should have no interest if you buy the car or not.
It will cost you a couple of hundred to get a car checked out, but at that point you will know what the car may need in the short term, and you can use that info to debate the asking price if needed.
Service records are extremely important and add value to the car. So does buying it from the current owner or as a trade-in.
Auction cars are the most risky and that is what occupies most dealer lots.

Hi,
If you do some more research you'll see that 1 Qt per 1K miles is considered acceptable, as the dealer stated....not that I agree either!

You may try replacing the PCV valve and ensuring the valves are adjusted properly.

Also, try a different oil - maybe a different weight may help.

I WOULD replace the O2 sensor as it can affect the amount of fuel that is used and may actually dilute the oil if it's getting past the rings.

Just to ensure the engine is healthy you can get a Compression and Leakdown test down. This will tell you the 'health' of the engine.

Go look on the Hyundai/Kia forums for oil consumption, too. You might come across something specific to your model.

GL,
Td

Hello
What you should do is replace all fluids,oil,trans,coolant,rear or rears if it is 4wd and transfer case if 4wd.Air,gas,oil filters spark plugs and spark plug wires. You should be good to go after that provided there is no mechanical probs. good luck with your new truck. John

the 90 mile maintenance is between 600 and 1000 depending whether you use dealer or private auto shop

timing belt at 105000 miles,transmission service when the car tells you. it will say service trans. side note only have trans serviced at volvo dealer. no one else can rest trans to the new fluid. belive me it really matters

This information should be in the manual for the car.

3,000 to 5,000 for oil changes, 15,000 for fuel filter, 30,000 for transmission, 60,000 for differentials, 100,000 miles for "tuneups".

oil and air filter every 3 mo or 3000 miles which ever comes first the timing belt needs to be checked really soon and you might consider taking it to the dealer for a transmission flush filter and fill. the dealer can set you up with the best intervals to do the major maintenance.

Usually that light stays on when you are over due for oil service, but since you state its only staying on for a short period, it might be close for the counter to reach zero miles. What I can suggest is to try and reset the counter for your maintenance light. here is hondas most typical way to resest...." insert key in ignition switch, turn key on to "run" position, do not start the car. with out taking key out return key back to "OFF", now press and hold the odometer trip reset button. while holding button turn the key back ON. Keep holding until you see the light blink/flash or on some models in the odometer window you will see the actual counter reset.

yes this could be the fault but you would have a light on the dash in the shape of an engine this is the eml light>engine managment light)this is the computer he is talking about unfortunatley yes it could be costlyit has a lot of miles on it hope this helps you