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Saab 9-3

Maintenance specs for 7 variants of the Saab 9-3 — from 1999 to 2011.

19992002 Saab 9-3

2.0L I4 Turbo (B204) · FWD

185 hp / 194 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4 qt
Filter93156812

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidSaab/GM MTF Synchromesh
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Organic Acid Technology), purple/violet
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz

Fuel

Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size205/55R16
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 205/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA600 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

19992002 Saab 9-3

2.0L I4 Turbo (B204) · FWD

185 hp / 194 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4 qt
Filter93156812

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Organic Acid Technology), purple/violet
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz

Fuel

Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size205/55R16
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 205/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA600 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20032011 Saab 9-3

2.0L I4 Turbo (Aero/Vector) (B207R) · FWD

210 hp / 221 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
Filter93185674

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidSaab/GM MTF Synchromesh
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Organic Acid Technology), purple/violet
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz

Fuel

Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/45R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 225/45R17 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA600 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20032011 Saab 9-3

2.0L I4 Turbo (Linear/Arc) (B207E) · FWD

175 hp / 195 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
Filter93185674

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidSaab/GM MTF Synchromesh
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Organic Acid Technology), purple/violet
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz

Fuel

Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size215/55R16
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 215/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA600 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20032011 Saab 9-3

2.0L I4 Turbo (Linear/Arc) (B207E) · FWD

175 hp / 195 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-30
Capacity4.5 qt
Filter93185674

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8.5 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Organic Acid Technology), purple/violet
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz

Fuel

Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size215/55R16
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 215/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA600 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20082011 Saab 9-3

1.9L I4 TiD Diesel (Z19DTH) · FWD

150 hp / 236 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30 (ACEA B3/B4)
Capacity4.5 qt
Filter93185674

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidSaab/GM MTF Synchromesh
Drain & fill2 qt
Full capacity2 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Organic Acid Technology), purple/violet
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz

Fuel

Tank16.4 gal
TypeDiesel

Tires

Size215/55R16
Pressure (front)33 PSI
Pressure (rear)33 PSI
Shop 215/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA680 A
Shop group 48 battery

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 100,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20082011 Saab 9-3

2.8L V6 Turbo (Aero XWD) (B284) · AWD

280 hp / 295 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight0W-30
Capacity5 qt
Filter93185674

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeOAT (Organic Acid Technology), purple/violet
Capacity8 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity20 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidGM 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant

Transfer Case

FluidHaldex Gen IV fluid

Fuel

Tank16.4 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/45R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 235/45R18 tires

Battery

Group size48
CCA650 A
Shop group 48 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.039 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi