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Non-turbo models7. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench.
8. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a thin coat of
engine oil to the seal.
9. Clean the rubber seal seating area of the bottom of
engine and install the oil filter by hand turning. Be
careful not to twist or damage the seal.
10.Tighten the oil filter by the amount indicated below
after the seal makes contact with the bottom of engine.
Please see your Saab dealer for correct oil filter infor-
mation for your vehicle.
Never over tighten the oil filter because that canresult in an oil leak.
11.Reinstall under cover (for Turbo).
12.Pour engine oil through the filler neck.Oil capacity (guideline):
4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
The oil quantity indicated above is only guideline.
The necessary quantity of oil depends on the quantity
of oil that has been drained. The quantity of drained oil
differs slightly depending on the temperature of the oil
and the time the oil is left flowing out. After refilling the
engine with oil, therefore, you must the dipstick to con-
firm that the level is correct.
13.Start the engine and make sure that no oil leaks ap-
pear around the filter’s rubber seal and drain plug.
14.Run the engine until it reaches the normal operat-
ing temperature. Then stop the engine and wait a few
minutes to allow the oil to drain back. Check the oil lev-
el again and if necessary, add more engine oil.
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Fuel octane ratingThis octane rating is the average of the Research Octane and Motor
Octane numbers and is commonly referred to as the Anti Knock
Index (AKI). Refer to “Fuel” section in this manual.Fuel capacity15.9 US gal (60 liters, 13.2 Imp gal)Engine oilUse only API classification SL with the words “ENERGY CON-
SERVING” and the New API certification mark (starburst mark) dis-
played on the container.Engine oil capacity4.2 US qt (4.0 liters, 3.5 Imp qt)
Gas station referenceFuel• 2.5-liter non-turbo models (Linear)
Use only unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or
higher.
2.0-liter turbo models (Aero)
Use premium unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 91 AKI or
higher. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available, regular
unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 87 AKI or higher may be
temporarily used. For optimum engine performance and driveabil-
ity, it is required that you use premium grade unleaded gasoline.Cold tire pressureNOTE:
Adjust the tire pressure to 36 psi (250 kPa, 2.5 kgf/cm
2) when driving the vehicle with five people and cargo inside and at speeds
exceeding 99.4 mph (160 km/h).Tire size P205/55R16 89V 215/45R17 91W
Wheel size 16 x 61/2 JJ 17 x 7 JJ
Pressure Front
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2) 33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Rear
29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm
2) 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2)
Temporary spare tire Size T135/70 D16
Pressure
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2)
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