CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity |
|---|
| Crankcase (Includes Filter & Oil Cooler) |
| 9-3 Series | 4.1 Qts. (4.0L) |
| 9-5 Series |
| 2.3L | 4.1 Qts. (4.0L) |
| 3.0L | 4.6 Qts. (4.5L) |
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) |
| 9-3 Series | 8.7 Qts. (8.5L) |
| 9-5 Series |
| 2.3L | 7.6 Qts. (7.4L) |
| 3.0L | 7.4 Qts. (7.2L) |
| Manual Transaxle (Saab Synthetic Gearbox Oil) | 1.9 Qts. (1.8L) |
| 9-3 Series | 1.8 Qts. (1.7L) |
| 9-5 Series | 1.9 Qts. (1.8L) |
| Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-III) |
| 9-3 Series |
| Total Capacity (1) | 7.4 Qts. (7.2L) |
| Service Refill | 3.4 Qts. (3.2L) |
| 9-5 Series |
| Total Capacity (1) | 7.5 Qts (7.1L) |
| Service Refill | 3.7 Qts. (3.5L) |
| (1) Includes torque converter and cooler. |
| (1) | Includes torque converter and cooler. |
SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Miles |
|---|
| Air Filter | 30,000 |
| Auto Transmission Fluid (1) |
| 9-3 Series | 60,000 |
| 9-5 Series | (2) 30,000 |
| Brake Fluid (3) | 30,000 |
| Coolant (4) | 30,000 |
| Fan Belts | 60,000 |
| Fuel Filter | 60,000 |
| Oil & Filter (1) (2) | 10,000 |
| Spark Plugs | 30,000 |
| Timing Belt | (5) |
| (1) For severe service (stop-and-go city driving, temperatures in excess of 90°F., etc.), shorten length of service intervals. (2) First service interval is at 1000 miles. Afterwards, follow normal maintenance schedule. (3) Maximum 2-year intervals. (4) Maximum 3-year intervals. (5) Timing belt on 9-5 with 3.0L engine will be replaced for free by Saab dealer for the first 100,000 miles. |
| (1) | For severe service (stop-and-go city driving, temperatures in excess of 90°F., etc.), shorten length of service intervals. |
| (2) | First service interval is at 1000 miles. Afterwards, follow normal maintenance schedule. |
| (3) | Maximum 2-year intervals. |
| (4) | Maximum 3-year intervals. |
| (5) | Timing belt on 9-5 with 3.0L engine will be replaced for free by Saab dealer for the first 100,000 miles. |
