2000 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 172

172 Car care Engine oil Checking the fluid level Regularly check the oil level in the engine. Do this with the car standing on level ground with the engine warm, 2-5 minutes after it has been turned off. 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 MIN and MAX corresponds to a volume of about one quart. When necessary, add oil of the recommended grade via the dipstick pipe. Make sure that the cap of the dipstick is screwed on properly after the check. IB890 Oil filler cap and dipstick 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 Add new oil. Run the engine to normal temperature and check the oil level. Drain plug Oil changing The engine oil must be changed in accordance with the service program, see page 215. Oil volume and grade, see page 223. Oil changing should be carried out on a warm engine. IB891