2007 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 207
2007 Saab 9-3 Manual
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Car care 207 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). Oil filler cap and dipstick, 4-cyl engine Oil filler cap and dipstick, V6 engine NOTICE Too high oil level can damage the engine. 4-cyl engine: The engine oil level is checked each time the engine is started. If the oil level is low, the following message appears on the SID: Low engine oil level. Fill oil now. If this occurs the oil level must be checked first. If the level is too low then it must be topped up. V6 engine: The engine has an oil level sensor that checks the oil level when the engine is running. If the oil level drops too low, the following message appears on the SID: Low engine oil level. Fill oil now. If this occurs the oil level must be checked first. If the level is too low then it must be topped up.