Operation Manual

239Maintenance and owner assistance
Saab Original Service Program M2001 USA, Canada, (9-3 Models)
* These are the minimum required Emission Control System maintenance steps. Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed
according to this program.
(a.) Engine oil and filter should be changed at least once a year. Intermediate oil and filter changes (halfway between indicated intervals) suggested for
cars primarily used for driving in dense city traffic or for repeated short trip operation without sufficient warm up.
**
Service intervals: Refer to the Warranties & Service Record Book for service intervals beyond 100,000 miles (160,000 km).
Service Intervals **
Miles = U.S. Cars
Kilometers = Canadian Cars
30 day 10,000 (16,000 km) 20,000 (32,000 km) 30,000 (48,000 km) 40,000 (64,000 km) 50,000 (80,000 km) 60,000 (96,000 km) 70,000 (112,000 km) 80,000 (128,000 km) 90,000 (144,000 km) 100,000 (160,000 km)
Service #
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Engine and engine compartment
E Engine oil and filter (a.) !!!!!!!!!!
R Engine coolant freezing point and level """ """ ""
R Engine coolant flush and replace (max. 3-year intervals) !!
R Engine cooling system, hoses and cap """"""""""
R Drive belt; condition """"" ! """"
E Spark plugs !
* !* !*
E Crankcase ventilation and vacuum lines ""
Application/type of service (col. 1) Service Procedure
E = emission service " = Check - top up, adjust or replace if necessary
R = regular maintenance ! = Replace
# = Lubricate