Saabfan

Not sure if this is the case for Citroen's but most auto boxes are filled up via the dipstick tube where you check the level.

After much hunting around i have decided to take the plunge and get a C5 estate but i'm undecided on which engine variant to go for. Would I be correct in saying only the 2.2HDi needs the filter and eolys fluid change? Would buying the later VTR 2.0HDi with virtually identical power output make more sense running costs wise? What electrical gremlins should i look out for and what are easily rectified? What's gonna cost the earth and should be avoided? Any guidance will be gratefully received. ;)

Hi to all, as my names suggests i'm a big fan of Saabs but find myself needing something with a lot better fuel economy than my 9-5. As an ex Xantia owner i know how good Citroen diesel engines are but how bad their electrics can also be. :) I'm used to the luxury and gadgets of my Saab so i'm looking at buying a MY02-04 C5 with a high spec. What sort of economy can i expect from both the 2.0 and 2.2HDi engines in both manual and auto version? I know that government/manufacturer provided figures are light years away from real life figures. I'm currently getting 18mpg urban and 31mpg on motorways from a 2.0 auto. :( The way fuel prices are rising i'm gonna need to sell a kidney to run the Swede so its gotta go!