2004 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 204

204 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. IB491 Engine oil Checking the oil level Check the engine-oil level regularly. This should be done after the engine has been run to normal temperature and then allowed to cool for 2-5 minutes, with the car standing on level ground. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean before checking the level. The oil level must not be allowed to drop below the MIN mark on the dipstick, nor should oil be filled beyond the MAX mark, as this can lead to excessive oil consumption. The distance between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick corresponds to a volume of approximately 1.05 qts (1 liter). When necessary, add oil of the recommended grade via the dipstick tube. Engine-oil filler cap and dipstick