Saab 5-Sep Automobile User Manual


 
205Car care and technical information
The engine oil must be changed in accor-
dance with the service program, see page
264.
Oil volume and grade, see page 273.
Oil changing should be carried out on a
warm engine.
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 Fill with new engine oil.
Run the engine to normal temperature and
check the oil level.
Change of engine oil and oil filter may be
required more frequently, see page 264.
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Drain plug and oil filter