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Title: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 October 2015, 12:48:36
What is the capacity?

Can't seem to get a definitive answer from the Vectra C boys.

I'm pretty sure the car is on it's original coolant and I can't find any information with regard to changing it......merely topping up.

Sealed for life?
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 October 2015, 12:55:00
5 litres of Gm red, and 5 litres of distilled water and you should be fine :y

Be summat in the owners manual surely :-\
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 October 2015, 13:08:58
5 litres of Gm red, and 5 litres of distilled water and you should be fine :y

Be summat in the owners manual surely :-\

Thanks, Al.......so ten litres then.
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: henryd on 09 October 2015, 13:18:26
What is the capacity?

Can't seem to get a definitive answer from the Vectra C boys.

I'm pretty sure the car is on it's original coolant and I can't find any information with regard to changing it......merely topping up.

Sealed for life?

7.5lt :y :y
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 October 2015, 13:32:09
What is the capacity?

Can't seem to get a definitive answer from the Vectra C boys.

I'm pretty sure the car is on it's original coolant and I can't find any information with regard to changing it......merely topping up.

Sealed for life?

7.5lt :y :y
So ten litres, with ready mixed change :D
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 October 2015, 20:05:37
Best figure I can find is 7.7 litres.

Four litres of  GM red should sort it. :y
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 October 2015, 20:37:53
 ::)  ;D
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: Broomies Mate on 11 October 2015, 03:04:38
I've said to you before..... sign up to the UK Saabs forum.   Loads of people running that engine over there (in a proper car) and they know the differences between the Vx and Saab.  Don't be shy just because you bought the underdog!  :y

And the wrong engine!
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 October 2015, 12:29:22
I've said to you before..... sign up to the UK Saabs forum.   Loads of people running that engine over there (in a proper car) and they know the differences between the Vx and Saab.  Don't be shy just because you bought the underdog!  :y

And the wrong engine!

How very dare you sir. ;D ;D

The 2.8 V6 is a friendly old hector with plenty of tuning potential hampered by the fact that it drives through the wrong set of wheels. :-\
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 October 2015, 13:47:06
Despite the banter, I bet your Signum is a wolf in sheep's clothing and capable of giving the Beemer/Audi boys a run for their money!  :y
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 11 October 2015, 14:18:39
Despite the banter, I bet your Signum is a wolf in sheep's clothing and capable of giving the Beemer/Audi boys a run for their money!  :y
Very true, Sir Tig. :y

It looks so ordinary with no big spoilers or skirts that many people are surprised at just how quick it is.
Far more muscular than even my 3.2 plod Omega.

Far quicker than BM's undernourished Saab. :)
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: Broomies Mate on 11 October 2015, 20:40:50
Despite the banter, I bet your Signum is a wolf in sheep's clothing and capable of giving the Beemer/Audi boys a run for their money!  :y
Very true, Sir Tig. :y

It looks so ordinary with no big spoilers or skirts that many people are surprised at just how quick it is.
Far more muscular than even my 3.2 plod Omega.

Far quicker than BM's undernourished Saab. :)

Silly boy!  ;D :-*
Title: Re: Vectra VXR/Signum 2.8 cooling system.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 13 October 2015, 12:47:57
Despite the banter, I bet your Signum is a wolf in sheep's clothing and capable of giving the Beemer/Audi boys a run for their money!  :y
Very true, Sir Tig. :y

It looks so ordinary with no big spoilers or skirts that many people are surprised at just how quick it is.
Far more muscular than even my 3.2 plod Omega.

Far quicker than BM's undernourished Saab. :)

Silly boy!  ;D :-*

Dream on.......an elderly 4 pot is no match for the mighty V6. :D :P :P