Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities

2002 Saab 9-3 SE, 2D Convertible, AutomaticSECTION Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Quantity/Qts. (L)
Automatic Transaxle (Dexron-III)
9-3 Series
Total Capacity (1) 7.6 (7.2)
Service Refill 3.5 (3.3)
9-5 Series
Total Capacity (1) 7.6 (7.2)
Service Refill 3.4 (3.2)
Crankcase
Except 9-5 Series 3.0L
Without Oil Cooler 5.3 (5.0)
With Oil Cooler 5.7 (5.4)
When Servicing 4.2 (4.0)
9-5 Series 3.0L 4.8 (4.5)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
9-3 Series 8.7 (8.5)
9-5 Series
2.3L 7.6 (7.4)
3.0L 7.4 (7.2)
Manual Transaxle (Saab Synthetic Gearbox Oil)
9-3 Series 2.0 (1.9)
9-5 Series 2.1 (2.0)
(1) Includes torque converter and cooler.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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