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Car care
Engine oil
Checking the fluid level
Regularly check the oil level in the engine.
Dothis withthe carstandingon levelground
with the engine warm, 2-5 minutes after it
has been turned off. Take the dipstick out
and wipe it off with a clean rag before carry-
ing out the check.
The level must not be below the MIN mark
on the dipstick, but nor should it be above
the MAX mark. Excess engine oil could
result in abnormal oil consumption.
The distance between MIN and MAX corre-
sponds to a volume of about one quart.
Oil filler cap and dipstick
Drain plug
When necessary, add oil of the recom-
mended grade via the dipstick pipe. Make
sure that the cap of the dipstick is screwed
on properly after the check.
1
Unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of
the sump and leave the oil to drain into
anoiltrayorothersuitablereceptaclefor
at least tenminutes.Take care, as theoil
may be hot.
Oil changing
The engine oil must be changed in accor-
dance with the service program, see page
215.
2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew
and remove the oil filter.
Oil volume and grade, see page 223.
3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by hand.
4
5 Add new oil.
Refit the drain plug with a new washer.
Oil changing should be carried out on a
warm engine.
Run the engine to normal temperature and
check the oil level.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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