2008 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 290

93_US_M08.book Page 290 Friday, May 11, 2007 11:37 AM 290 Technical data Extra engine oil additives Don't add anything to your oil. The recommended oils are all you will need for good engine performance and protection. When to change engine oil Your vehicle has a display (SID) where time for service will be shown. Based not only on mileage but also on driving conditions the mileage at which a service will be indicated can vary considerably. For this service system to work it is of outmost importance that the right engine oil is used. When the message for service is displayed you need to have the required service done as soon as possible. After the service your service personnel will reset the service indicator. It is important to reset the service indicator in order to optimize the time to the next service. Oil capacity, including filter (oil change) __ 4-cyl engine _____ V6 engine _____ Engine oil To meet demands in Saab's extended service intervals all engines are filled with specially designed synthetic factory fill oils. Long service intervals, fuel economy and environmental issues are the base for our choice of oil. By using oils approved by Saab you minimize the tendencies for oil sludge build, by that protecting the engine from harmful, wear increasing, deposits. Approved oils For all gasoline engines - synthetic engine oil - approved against the GM-LL-A-025 specification. To benefit from Saab´s specified service intervals, pleasure ensure to select a synthetic engine oil approved against GM-LL-A-025. For optimum performance Saab recommends the use of Saab Long Life Turbo Oil SAE 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40. Servicing/Oil changes To be able to use recommended service intervals the need to use only approved engine oils is vital. Use only engine oils approved for your engine. Service should be done according to the recommended service intervals to optimize your engine's function through out its entire life. Saab Automobile AB will not take responsibility for any damage that might occur due to neglecting to meet above mentioned requirements. At your Saab dealers you can find Saab and GM Genuine engine oils. Among those there are oils specially designed to meet your engines specific needs. We recommend that you, with the help of our skilled service personnel, choose your oil from that selection. Other oil companies also offer engine oils approved against GM specifications. Oils meeting these standards may be marked as synthetic. However, not all synthetic engine oils will meet your engines specific requirements. Please ensure only to use synthetic oils approved against your engines specific requirements, i.e. GM-LL-A-025. 6.3 qts. (6.0 l) 6.3 qts. (6.0 l)