How often do you change the oil in your Saab?
The GM-LL-A-025 standard is bit different in terms of how long the oil should be able to ‘resist’ breakdown and the Saab version of the high feature V6 engine (2.8L Turbo) requires oil that meets that standard. From what I have learned only Mobile 1 0W-40 meets those requirements and it is in print on the specification sheet for that oil.
What kind of oil do you use in a Saab?
If you decide to use a different type of oil (viscosity or brand) – than the oil life monitors opinion becomes somewhat invalid. Saab vehicles sold in the USA (and other markets of course) require oil that meets the GM-LL-A-025 (European) oil standard.
How does the oil life monitor work on a GM Saab?
The oil life monitor in any GM vehicle has no idea what type of oil is being put into an engine, the ‘software’ assumes that the proper type (standard) and viscosity of oil is being put into the engine so that is what is basis its calculations on.
What kind of engine does a GM Saab have?
Most GM engines – such as the high feature 3.6L V6 used in many new models are factory filled with Mobile One that meets the GM6094M standard or the GM 4718M (Corvette spec) which varies that of the European standard.
How often should you change your car’s oil?
With that in mind, you can look at this example – a driver that does frequent short trip driving, with no highway driving might find that have to change their oil in LESS THAN the common 3000 mile oil change interval.
How often does a Saab need an oil change?
Oil changes are required every 10,000 miles under normal driving conditions. Oil requirements remain the same at either semi-synthetic or full-synthetic. For the purpose of Saab No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance, only Saab Semi-synthetic should be used. Claims submitted for Saab Long-Life Full Synthetic on 9-5 or 9-3 CV models will be returned.
What kind of oil do I need for a 2003 Saab?
9-5, 9-3 Convertible Service Intervals/Requirements: Requires Semi-Synthetic oil which meets ACEA A3/B3, API SJ specification or higher. For 2003, the 9-5 and 9-3 Convertible requirements remain the same as for 2002.
What are service intervals for Saab 9-3 Sport?
The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan enters a new level of maintenance intervals and requirements. Service intervals fall under main categories: Intermediate and Main Service interval. A message on SID indicates to the owner when either service is required.
The oil life monitor in any GM vehicle has no idea what type of oil is being put into an engine, the ‘software’ assumes that the proper type (standard) and viscosity of oil is being put into the engine so that is what is basis its calculations on.