In-Storage Car Care

In-storage car care
In-storage car care is mandatory for all Saab cars at intervals of not more than 60 days until the car is sold. See Policies and Procedures.
Perform the inspection and sign the report as confirmation.
Refer to service information and procedures when rectifying faults.

Inspection and rectification points
1. Check that the paint protector is intact. If it needs to be improved, the car must first be washed so that dust and dirt will not be enclosed. Inspect the paintwork, make a note of any damage and apply new paint protector.

IMPORTANT: Paint protector hardens when exposed to UV radiation and heat. It must therefore be replaced at intervals of three to six months. Six month intervals can be used only in winter climate. RAPGARD paint protector must only be applied to a car for maximum 3 months and must removed after this time.

2. Fill the fuel tank to at least 2/3 full to prevent the fuel pump from running dry and oxidation causing malfunctioning of the fuel pump.
3. Check the condition of the battery.








4. Check the engine oil. If the oil is thick or contains lumps, then both the oil and oil filter must be replaced.





5. Warm up the engine until the radiator fan starts. At low idling speeds, turn on the A/C or ACC.
Check the tire pressure and adjust to 3.5 bar (50 psi) if necessary.





In-storage car care

IMPORTANT: If the car is parked with insufficient tire pressure, a flat area will form on the tires where they rest on the ground. This gives rise to vibration and makes wheel balancing more difficult.

7. Check the level of the coolant.
8. Drive the car for at least 200 metros, applying the brakes briefly and repeatedly so that the brake discs will be clean and dry.
9. Park the car facing in the opposite direction to equalize the effect of sunlight on it.
10. Open the bonnet to cool the engine down more rapidly.
11. Check the protective plastic on the seats and adjust if necessary.
12. Make sure that: The handbrake lever is released completely. Manual gearbox, engage reverse gear. Automatic transmission, set the selector lever to the P position. All windows, doors and the boot lid are properly closed.
13. Lock the car.
14. Check the engine bay for signs of corrosion, especially the aluminum. If this is the easel treat the areas with Teroson Skyddsvax, part no. 30 15 914. Cover with a film of wax with no surplus (10-15 micro-meters when dry). Be especially careful with aluminum surfaces.

IMPORTANT: The protective wax may well be left on as engine bay protection when the car is delivered to a customer. If the customer will not accept the waxed surface, it must of course be washed off.

WARNING: Bear in mind the danger of fire. Make particularly sure that the temperature of the engine bay has gone down. Do not spray or to the ends of the generator.

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery or remove the battery for charging.
Close the bonnet