2004 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 196

196 Car care During the Break-in Period (approx. 3,000 miles or 5,000 km) and when driving at high speeds or with a trailer, the oil consumption may be higher than normal. Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine oil level regularly. 1 Park the car on a level ground. 2 Switch off the engine and wait for 2-5 minutes. The engine should be at normal operating temperature. 3 Take the dipstick out and wipe it off with a clean rag before carrying out the check. The level must not be below the MIN mark on the dipstick, but nor should it be above the MAX mark. Excess engine oil could result in abnormal oil consumption. The distance between the MIN and MAX marks is equivalent to 1.0 qt (1.0 l). NOTICE Change of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently if the car is being used under certain conditions, see page 263. Oil filler cap and dipstick NOTICE Too high oil level can damage the engine. Top up as necessary with oil of the recommended grade (see page 270). Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil to avoid running problems. Recommended oil grade, see page 270. Make sure you screw on the oil filler cap properly after topping up the oil to avoid running problems. It is normal for an engine to consume a certain amount of oil. It is therefore often necessary to top up the oil between services. Check the engine oil level regularly.