Here is how i changed the oil filter and oil on a 2004 9-3 SAAB. I am not a professional, this video is for reference only.
Here is how i changed the oil filter and oil on a 2004 9-3 SAAB. I am not a professional, this video is for reference only.
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OM says 0-w40 Mobil 1 oil (yes that brand) only 0-w30 oil if you have to.
you are welcome 🙂
I just purchased a 2008 9-3, this cars are well build,but very different, and a bit more complicated. I started my oil change at 10:30 pm I was not able to find the oil filter,and no one to help, but thank to this video I did my oil change in minutes, THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
I used 5w-30
Thanks for the video, you made my oil change extremely easy!!!
I think the reason is because if you look at a 2.2 eco boost chevy cavalier the engine looks basically the same the filter is in the same spot and the newer the saabs got the closer they became to looking like a chevy the suv version of the saab interior was basically the same of a trailblazer
27-33 mpg??? Man, seems like a great car. Still trying to find one of this gen.
Weird place for the filter though. You would absolutely need a ratchet extension right? Still, not a deal breaker.
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thanks for the video. It was a good point of referance!
thanks for the video bro! much help
Hi, you are welcome!
1. yes, its 32mm ill correct it in the video.
2. no, you dont need to replace the washer at the oil drain plug.
3. This is a sensitive topic. you should follow the manufacture’s recommendation. But if i use a high quality filter (e.g. mobile 1) and full synthetic oil, then i typically wait for 7500 miles or 6 months and my car’s been running good. giving me 27 to 33 miles per gallon.
Thanks for sharing. I recently purchased a 2003 Saab 9-3 and this video encourages me to change the oil myself.
I have few questions:
– in the video you show a 32 mm socket but during the filter replacement you are referring to a 38 mm socket. Which size is right ?
– do I need to replace the washer for the oil drain plug ?
– is it true that if I use synthetic it is good for 10K and if I use regular 10W30 is good only for 5K ?
Nice video. The dealer made it sound like a big deal….
Sounds great. I am not sure what the manufacturer recommends. but I would replace the oil between 5000km to 9000km.
Hi guys,
I’ve one questions: How many Kilometers to change the engine oil each time ?
I’m getting some information from the web, and thinking to change engine oil by myself
(Saab 93X)
David Yang from Taiwan
0w, 5w and 10w are the viscosity grades. you can use higher W during summer and the manufacturer one during winter. 5w is good. dont worry about the 0w. Wikipedia “Motor oil” explains it.
i got a 2.0t 2003 and just changed it for 5w-30 is that good ? the dude at shop told me its the one i need after he cheked on the comp :S
‘GM said no.’
Ya, this is an obnoxious design. Wonder why they did this in the first place :S
What an obnoxious design. The 2K8 2.8t is much less retarded – the canister is beneath the car.
No problem. Great vid
oh, good to know. thx!
The 2.0T takes 0w-30, not 10w-30