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Disclaimer:  Changing your belt can be tricky and should only be attempted by those with a mechanical background and ability that have the proper tools.  

The first time I attempted changing a serpentine belt in a Saab, I spent around forty minutes give or take, so give yourself adequate time to do the job. Mind you, much of that time was spent swearing at the Scandinavian Engineers who decided that a half inch of clearance in the engine compartment for your hands was sufficient for belt replacement. 

Things you will need: 

• A new belt 
• long half inch extension
• a sturdy floor jack (not the one that's in your trunk!)
• a set of jack stands, a socket set 
• a flat level space to work

To start lets get your Saab ready. Pop your hood (to the left of the driver seat towards the petals).  You will need to jack your car's passenger front end up and remove your passenger side wheel. Locate your jacking point and raise the car until the wheel is in the air.  Remember to be safe and set your jack stand before removing your wheel.  Always work safe.

You will notice that your serpentine belt is on the left side when you are standing in front of your car looking at your engine.  You will have to remove your air cleaner box and the hose attached to it needs to be moved out of the way so that you can better access the belt below.  Separate the air cleaner and pull the box directly up, it will slide out without any hassle then set it aside.  Next, take the hose side and bend it towards your transmission dipstick and secure it with string or a bungee. 

At this point I strongly recommend that you look and diagram your belt routing.  It should somewhat look like a "W." Take your long half-inch extension and insert it into the hole in the top of your belt pensioner.  Pull it slightly towards you and you will notice the old belt become slack. At this point you can slide the belt off the small plastic idler and release the pensioner. Now start removing the belt.  Now you know why we removed the wheel, those bottom pulleys would be impossible otherwise. 

Replacing the belt is the reverse of the procedure I just outlined. I would recommend that you start above and with the side closest to the bumper, as they are the hardest to get.  Once you have those, go to your wheel well and pull the belt from and A/C compressor and put the belt over the engine drive pulley. From there you need to loop the belt over the large metal idler pulley and back down to get the alternator. At this point you are ready to reinsert the extension and while removing the belt tension slide your new belt over the plastic pulley.

As long as you are careful, pay close attention to details and find the exact belt for your make and model Saab, you will save a lot of money in mechanic labor fee's and give only about an hour of your own day. In these hard economic times, its best to know what we are capable of and do whatever we can do ourselves on our vehicles. Vehicles are normally pushed down the list of priorities, but the serpentine belt is a crucial part of the engine assembly, an important component of your Saab's running smoothly and should be changed when thinning or when you can see cracks in the sides (at least check every 6-12 months)

**Remember! Always check your work!! Make sure that the new belt is in ALL the pulleys correctly and fully seated in the grooves before starting your car**

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How to Change Your Oil

If you are an automobile owner, it is important to ensure that you know how to change your oil. Oil is the substance that provides lubrication to the various parts and components of your automobile's engine. Over the course of time, the oil in your vehicle experiences a general type of breakdown as a result of operating in conditions that have a relatively high temperature. If the oil is not changed on a regular basis, it will eventually fail to lubricate parts and components of the engine effectively. Additionally, the additives that are contained in the oil begin to fail in neutralizing the numerous acids contained within the engine. When oil becomes old and overworked, substances such as water and byproducts of the internal combustion may begin corroding various parts of the engine.

Tools Required When Changing Oil

There are various types of tools and accessories that are required when changing your own oil. First, you will want to have a socket set that contains a 3/8 drive. It is also appropriate to have a wrench set that is considered to be a "combination" unit. These typically contain a closed end, opened end, and a metric wrench. You also should have a brand new oil filter as well as a wrench that is designed to remove and attach the oil filter. You should also ensure that you have a large container that can be used to "catch" the oil that is removed from the vehicle and storage containers to place the oil in afterwards as it is considered illegal to dispose of this substance in any manner.

You should pick out and purchase the oil that will be used to refill the engine once you have removed the old oil. Typically, four to five quarts is appropriate for this task. You should pay special attention to whether your engine has a lot of miles on it, if you operate the vehicle at high performance, and the climate that you live in. There are many name brand oils that have been tested and deemed appropriate for certain types of vehicles, as well as factors regarding those vehicles - such as high performance, high mileage, and there are various weights. Examples of appropriate oils include "Valvoline", "Mobil", and "Penzoil".

The Steps for Changing Your Oil

1. When learning how to change your oil, it is important to know that if the engine is warm, the oil will actually drain from the engine more quickly. Of course, if you elect to drive your car for a bit in order to get it warm, you must be very careful when working with the parts underneath the vehicle.
2. You should park the vehicle on ramps that can be purchased from a local or online auto accessories retailer. This will allow you more room to move comfortably underneath the vehicle. If you elect to drive up on ramps, be absolutely certain to place large cement blocks or another type of barrier that will prevent movement of the wheels.
3. Now, you will need to slide underneath the car and locate the drain plug on the oil pan. This is basically just a large nut structure with a flimsy looking washer holding it on. Once located, experiment with the sockets that you have until you find a match. Once located, turn counter clockwise to remove it.
4. Now, once this is loosened, get some old newspaper and place it underneath the drain, as well as the engine as a hole. It is important to remember that you will need to remove the oil filter as well as this could result in a spill. Once you have laid the old paper, get the container that you have designated for the old oil and place it under the drain.
5. Now, finish removing the drain plug and allow the oil to drain into the container. While this will only take a few minutes, you can move on to the next step to save yourself some time.
6. Now it is time to take your wrench that is designed to remove the oil filter and remove the old unit that is on your vehicle. You should make sure it is set up to turn in a counter-clockwise motion. Be very careful as oil will be inside of this container. Be sure to remove it so that the oil does not pour out. Once doing this, empty the contents into the drain pan.
7. Once the vehicle has been draining oil for approximately one to two hours, you are ready to put the new oil filter on. You should coat the gasket area with some clean oil and the inside of the area with some oil. Once doing this, you can thread the new filter and ensure it is put on properly.
8. Prior to placing the drain plug back on your vehicle, you should determine if a new washer is necessary. Typically, it is a good idea to use a new one so that the oil does not leak. Once the washer is replaced, you may reattach the drain plug.
9. Now, you may place the new oil in the vehicle
10. Once the oil has been placed in the vehicle, remove the tire barriers and pull the vehicle off of the ramps. You should allow the vehicle to run for at least five minutes to ensure that there is no leakage.

Once you ensure that there are no leaks, your vehicle is ready to drive. It is not difficult to learn how to change your oil, merely a bit time consuming. However, by using the steps listed here, you are sure to be successful every single time!

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Broadband and ADSL filters?

I'm setting up a broadband connection for the first time. Can I put one ADSL filter into the telephone socket and then attach a "splitter" to it so I can connect my telephone, TiVo and Sky set as well as my router? Or do I have to put the "splitter" on first and then add an ADSL filter for each of the things I need to connect to the line?

I'd say you can plug the filter directly into the wall then the splitter into the filter.

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