Car care
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MAX
NOTE
WARNING
+80
°
Change of engine oil and oil filter may be
required more frequently (5000-mile
intervals (8,000 km)) if any one of the fol-
lowing conditions apply to the car:
•
•
Prolonged and repeated exposure of
the skin to engine oil can cause seri-
ous skin disorders.
Avoid prolonged skin contact when-
ever possible. Wash the affected area
thoroughly with soap and water after
any contact.
•
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8
to 16 km). This is particularly important
when outside temperatures are below
freezing.
+80°
MIN
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•
Keep oil out of reach of children.
•
Most trips include extensive idling
(such as frequent stop-and-go driving).
Oil dipstick, automatic transmission
Do not touch the turbocharger or
manifold. These get very hot when the
engine has been running.
•
•
Most trips are through dusty areas.
Transmission fluid
You frequenty tow a trailer or use a car-
rier on top of your vehicle.
•
•
Do not spill oil on hot parts of the
engine as this could cause a fire.
Manual transmission
Check and top up the fluid in accordance
with the service program.
If original fluid cannot be obtained for top-
ping up, Dexron III (synthetic fluid) auto-
matic transmission fluid can be used. If so,
the car should be taken to an authorized
Saabdealeras soonas possibletohavethe
reason for low fluid level corrected and orig-
inal fluid installed.
•
If the vehicle is used for delivery ser-
vice, police, taxi or other commerical
applications.
Protect the environment. Do not dis-
pose of oil in the ground or down a
drain. Dispose of all used oil and oil fil-
ters at an appropriate disposal facility.
Automatic transmission
Check the fluid level as follows:
1
Park the car on level ground and apply
the parking brake. The automatic trans-
mission fluid must be at normal running
temperature, approximately 175°F
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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