Oil Leaks caused by Excessive Crankcase Pressure on Saab 9-5

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Oil leaks from the timing cover, valve cover, and/or rear main seal may be due to excessive crankcase pressure. An updated PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) kit was released to fix this concern.

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