2007 SAAB 9-3 spark plugs

6Engine bay, 4-cylColor code______________ 293
Engine number __________ 293
Gearbox number _________ 293
Warning labels __________ 8
Vehicle identification number 293Alternator_______________ 216
Drive belt _______________ 216
Exhaust emission control __ 155
Ignition system __________ 286
Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 268
Spark plugs _____________ 286
Turbo gauge ____________ 88Engine oil: checking level __ 207Automatic transmission _________ 163
Transmission: technical data _____ 287
Manual transmission ___________ 162
Battery ______________________ 213
Battery charge ________________ 213
Jump starting _________________ 198
Engine: description ____________ 202
Engine: technical data __________ 283
Important considerations for driving 154
Oil grade and viscosity__________ 284
Topping-up fluid _________ 218
Wash/wipe stalk switch____ 101
Washer fluid ____________ 218
Washer jets ____________ 218
Power steering ________________ 212
Fluid: checking/topping up _______ 212
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 209
Driving in hot climates __________ 187
Radiator _____________________ 283
Temperature gauge ____________ 88
Changing a fuse _________ 234
Fuse table _____________ 239
Fuses _________________ 234
Relays ________________ 239ABS brakes_____________ 170
Brake pads _____________ 211
Brake system ___________ 289
Brake fluid______________ 211
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Engine bay, 2.8 V6Power steering___________ 212
Fluid: checking/topping up__ 212Vehicle identification
number ________________ 293
Colour code _____________ 293
Engine number __________ 293
Warning labels___________ 8
Gearbox number _________ 293Exhaust emission control __ 155
Drive belt _______________ 216
Simple troubleshooting (ACC) 268
Alternator_______________ 216
Turbo gauge ____________ 88
Spark plugs _____________ 286
Ignition system __________ 286Automatic transmission _________ 163
Manual gearbox_______________ 162
Gearbox: technical data_________ 287
Engine: description ____________ 202
Engine oil: topping up __________ 207
Oil grade and viscosity__________ 284
Engine: technical data __________ 283
Important considerations
for driving ___________________ 154Engine oil: checking level________ 207
Battery ______________________ 213
Battery charge ________________ 213
Jump starting _________________ 198
Wash/wipe stalk switch ____ 101
Topping-up fluid _________ 218
Washer jets_____________ 218
Washer fluid ____________ 218Changing a fuse _________ 236
Fuses _________________ 234
Relays ________________ 239
Fuse table ______________ 236ABS brakes_____________ 171
Brake pads _____________ 289
Brake system ___________ 170
Brake fluid______________ 211
Cooling system, coolant capacity__ 283
Coolant: checking/topping-up ____ 209
Driving in hot climates __________ 187
Temperature gauge ____________ 88
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161 Starting and driving
whether the fuel contains MMT. Saab does
not recommend the use of such gasolines.
Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of
spark plugs and the performance of the
emission control system may be affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on.
If this occurs, return to your authorized Saab
dealer for service.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country out-
side the United States or Canada, the
proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use
leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recom-
mended in the previous text on fuel. Costly
repairs caused by use of improper fuel
would not be covered by your warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto
club, or contact a major oil company that
does business in the country where you will
be driving.
Engine Break-in PeriodPistons, cylinder bores and bearings need
time to obtain uniform, wear-resistant
surfaces.
If a new engine is driven too hard, this grad-
ual process of bedding-in will not be possi-
ble and the life of the engine will be short-
ened.
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km),
do not exceed 5,000 rpm.
In addition, refrain from driving the car at full
throttle, other than for brief instances,
during the first 1,800 miles (3,000 km).
Wearing in new brake padsNew brake pads take time to bed in, about
90 miles (150 km) if the car is driven largely
under stop-and-go conditions or about
300 miles (500 km) of highway driving.
To extend the useful life of the pads, avoid
hard braking as much as possible.
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286 Technical dataEngines Electrical system2.0T EcopowerRating, EEC at 5300 rpm ____________ 210 hp (155 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 2500-4000 rpm 221 ft.lb. (300 Nm)
Compression ratio__________________ 9.5:12.8 V6 (250) EcopowerRating, EEC at 5500 rpm ____________ 250 hp (184 kW)
Maximum torque, EEC at 1800-4500 rpm 257 ft.lb. (350 Nm)
Compression ratio__________________ 10.0:1Voltage ___________________________ 12 V
Battery capacity ____________________ 60 Ah
Starter motor:
4-cyl engine ______________________ 1.8 kW
V6 engine ________________________ 1.4 kW
Alternator rating:
4-cyl engine with manual gearbox _____ 120 A/14 V
4-cyl engine with automatic gearbox ___ 140 A/14 V
V6 engine ________________________ 155 A/14 V
Firing order ________________________
4-cyl engine ______________________ 1-3-4-2
V6 engine ________________________ 1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark plugs:
4-cyl engine
Type ____________________________ NGK PFR6T-10G
Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm
Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)
V6 engine
Type ____________________________ PLFR6C 10G
Electrode gap _____________________ 0.9–1.0 mm
Tightening torque __________________ 20 ft.lb. (28 Nm)
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