How many miles a 0 miles car oil should be changed?
It used to be that an oil change was needed every 3,000 miles. However, engine technology has improved greatly over the years. Due to this, cars can generally go 5,000 to 7,500 miles before needing an oil change.
How often in miles should oil be commonly changed in a vehicle?
5,000 to 7,500 miles
It used to be normal to change the oil every 3,000 miles, but with modern lubricants most engines today have recommended oil change intervals of 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Moreover, if your car’s engine requires full-synthetic motor oil, it might go as far as 15,000 miles between services!
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to check oil level in Saab 9-3?
In order to correctly read the oil level, the O-ring must be removed from the dipstick and refitted after reading. 3. Connect Tech2. Run the engine until the temperature reaches 80°C in menu “Read values” TCM. 4. Check the fluid level and top up as necessary. The difference between max and min marks is 0.3 litres. 1. Place the car on a lift.
How long does it take to service a Saab 9-3?
Saab 9-3 (9440) M05 with 4-cylinder petrol engine: The service interval in many markets is 2 years or max. 30 000 km, depending on which is reached first. In addition, the car itself calculates from a number of different parameters when it is time for service. In these cases the car’s message “TIME FOR SERVICE” must be observed.
What kind of transmission fluid does a Saab use?
Important. this reply only pertains to the 6 speed automatic in the 2.8T v6 aeros (and others). Mine is the 2006 93 Aero Convertible 2.8L V6. I have found a pretty informative and interesting procedure to drain and fill the transmission fluid and an alternative to the SAAB oem tranny fluid for this particular transmission.