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Car care
(80°C).
the car for about 30 min on the open
road.
This can be achieved by driving
Coolant
The expansion tank is transparent, to facili-
tate checking. The level must be a little
under the mark ”KALT – COLD” on the tank
when the engine is cold. If the SID message
"FILL COOLANT FLUID" is displayed, the
level in the expansion tank should be
checked. Top up as necessary with equal
parts of clean water and coolant. Use only
coolant approved by Saab.
2
Withtheengineidling,movetheselector
lever to D and wait for at least
15
seconds. Next, move the selector
levertoRandwaitfor15 secondsagain.
Finally, move the selector lever to P. Let
the engine idle.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a lint-free
cloth and put it back.
Withthe fluidatnormal temperature, the
level should be between the MAX and
MIN marks on the dipstick. Top up, as
necessary, with Texaco Texamatic
Dexron III automatic-transmission fluid,
adding it through the dipstick pipe. The
distance between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick corresponds to a
volume of approximately 0.4 qts
3
4
If the expansion tank is empty when coolant
is added, run the engine to normal temper-
ature and top up again, as necessary.
Coolant expansion tank
Coolant
The cooling system is filled at the factory
with coolant containing a 50% concentra-
tion of a combined antifreeze and corrosion
inhibitor. A weaker mixture will result in
reduced anticorrosion protection. For pro-
tection against freezing in very cold
weather, a stronger concentration will be
needed.
(0.4
litre).
NOTE
A 60% concentration of antifreeze will pro-
vide protection at temperatures down to
Ifthereisaburntsmellorthefluidisblack,
change the fluid as soon as possible.
-58
F (-50°C).
The corrosion-inhibiting properties of the
coolant deteriorate over time, but coolant
approved by Saab can be used for
If the outside temperature is below 50°F
(10°C),
the fluid will not reach the specified
year-round protection. Change the coolant
as specified in the service program (page
temperature of 175°F (80°C). In this case,
the correct fluid level may be 0.8 in (20 mm)
below the MAX mark.
215)
and use only coolant approved by
Saab – other makes may need changing
more frequently and may damage the sys-
tem.
| Categories | Saab 9-3 Manuals, Saab Manuals |
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| Tags | Saab 9-3 M2000 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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