System Specifications

1987 Saab 9000 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHCSECTION System Specifications

1985-90 SF/CC, SF/CD*, SG*(Motor Oil, API Service SF, CC, CD, SG)
1991-92 SF/CD, SG*
*Preferred
CAPACITY, Refill*:
2.0L SOHC 3.8 Liters 4.0 Qt
2.0L DOHC 4.0 Liters 4.2 Qt
Turbo++ 4.3 Liters 4.5 Qt
2.1L 4.0 Liters 4.2 Qt
2.3L 4.3 Liters 4.5 Qt
*Capacity shown includes filter
++If oil cooler is drained add 0.5L (0.5 qt)

1992:
ALL Temperatures 5W-30*, 5W-40*, 10W-30, 10W-40**
1985-91
Above 0°F (-18°C) 10W-30**
Below 0°F (-18°C) 5W-30*
**In extremely hot climates 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50 (only if API service classification SF/CD, SG is met).
*Must be fully or semi-synthetic oil.
Preferred

RENDER: 1.0x

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