2004 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 198

198 Car care Changing filter 1 Unscrew the oil filter cap. • Lift the cap slightly and carefully pry apart the cap and the filter housing. • Remove the filter cap. 2 Remove the filter. Have paper towelling or a rag at hand to catch the oil that escapes from the filter. 3 Fit a new filter. 4 Fit a new O-ring in the cap. Apply a small amount of new engine oil to the O-ring. 5 Screw on the cap. The correct tightening torque is 25 Nm (18 lbf. ft). Air filter WARNING To ensure reliable operation, only use an air filter recommended by Saab Automobile AB. Transmission fluid Manual transmission Oil filter Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program. Automatic transmission Check and top up the oil in accordance with the service program.