2003 SAAB 9-3 engine

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 228 Car care5Cars with Bi-Xenon lights:
Bi-Xenon lights with automatic headlight 
levelling system must first do a refer-
ence run before aiming: Start the engine 
and let the headlights do a referenc

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 230 Maintenance and owner assistanceMaintenance scheduleThe Maintenance Schedule prescribes a 
service program to the purchaser/operator 
of a Saab that is reasonable and necessary 
to ensure the prop

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 231 Maintenance and owner assistance
Engine oil and filter changesChanging the engine oil and filter is required 
at every service point. Use only a Saab 
approved long-life oil filter and engine oils

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 235 Technical data
General particulars _____  236 
Engine _______________  238 
Engine oil _____________  238 
Fuel__________________  240 
Engines ______________  240 
Electrical system_______  240

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 238 Technical dataEngine Engine oilType: Four cylinders, 
double overhead 
camshafts, 
16 valves, two 
balancer shafts, 
dual-mass flywheel
Cylinder bore_______________________ 3.386 (86 mm)
Stroke

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 239 Technical data
Other grade classifications:API and ACEA designations can also be found on the packag-
ing alongside the GM designations GM-LL-A 025 and 
GM-LL-B 025. Oil for gasoline engines class

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 240 Technical dataFuel
EnginesElectrical system
Drive belt
 
Fuel tank capacity ___________________ 16.3 U.S. gal. (62 l)
For optimum performance 
Saab recommends:
2.0t (175 hp) ______________________

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SAAB 9-3 2003  Owners Manual 244 Technical dataRecommended tire/engine combinationsRF = Reinforcement (tire with reinforced sidewalls)
2.0t 2.0 Turbo
Summer tires
215/60 R15 94 H x –
215/55 R16 93 H x –
215/50 R17 91 W or 
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