2006 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 197

Car care and technical information Changing engine oil WARNING • Prolonged and repeated exposure of the skin to engine oil can cause serious skin disorders. Avoid prolonged skin contact whenever possible. • Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water. • Keep oil out of reach of children. • Do not touch the turbocharger or exhaust manifold. These get very hot when the engine has been running. • Do not spill oil on hot parts of the engine as this could cause a fire. Used engine oil is particularly flammable. • Protect the environment. Do not dispose of oil in the ground or down a drain. Dispose of all used oil and oil filters at an appropriate disposal facility. The engine oil must be changed in accordance with the service program, see page 254. Oil volume and grade, see page 263. Oil changing should be carried out on a warm engine. 1 Unscrew the drain plug in the bottom of the sump and leave the oil to drain into an oil tray or other suitable receptacle for at least ten minutes. Take care, as the oil may be hot. 2 After the oil has been drained, unscrew and remove the oil filter. 3 Fit a new filter and tighten it by hand. 4 Refit the drain plug with a new washer. 5 Fill with new engine oil. Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level. Change of engine oil and oil filter may be required more frequently, see page 254. 197 Engine-oil filler cap and dipstick Drain plug and oil filter IB493 IB491