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2004 Saab 9-5 Linear, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General data
ENGINE GENERAL DATA
| B205E | B205E 185 hp | B235E | B235L | B235R | B235R 280 hp | B235R 305 hp | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 4-cyl, 4-stroke engine with 4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts and 2 balancer shafts. | |||||||
| Cylinder bore | mm | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Stroke | mm | 78 | 78 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Swept volume | cm3 | 1985 | 1985 | 2290 | 2290 | 2290 | 2290 | 2290 |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Compression ratios | 8.8: 1 | 8.8: 1 | 9.3: 1 | 9.3: 1 | 9.3: 1 | 9.3: 1 | 9.3: 1 | |
| Weight | kg (lb) | 140 (305)/156 (340) | 150 (330) | 150 (330) | 150 (330) | 150 (330) | 150 (330) | 150 (330) |
| Max output, EEC 5500 RPM | hp (kW) | 150 (110) | 185 (135) | 185 (136) | 220 (162) | 250 (184) (5300 RPM) |
280 (206) | 305 (224) |
| Max. torque, EEC 1800- 4500 RPM | Nm | 240 | 280 | 280 | 310 | 350 (overboost man. 370) |
400 | 420 |
| Spark plugs, NGK | type | BCPR6ES-11 | BCPR6ES-11 | PFR6H-10 | PFR6H-10 | PFR6H-10 | PFR6H-10 | PFR6H-10 |
| Electrode gap, spark plugs | mm | 1.10 +/-0.00-0.10 | 1.10 +/-0.00-0.10 | 0.95+/-0.05 | 0.95+/-0.05 | 0.95+/-0.05 | 0.95+/-0.05 | 0.95+/-0.05 |
| Engine management system | Trionic 7 | Trionic 7 | Trionic 7 | Trionic 7 | Trionic 7 | Trionic 7 | Trionic 7 | |
| Nominal idling speed, warm engine | RPM | Drive: 860 Neutral: 825 Man: 825 |
Drive: 860 Neutral: 825 Man: 825 |
Drive: 860 Neutral: 825 Man: 825 |
Drive: 860 Neutral: 825 Man: 825 |
Drive: 860 Neutral: 825 Man: 825 |
Drive: 860 Neutral: 825 Man: 825 |
Drive: 860 Neutral: 825 Man: 825 |
| Fuel, recommended octane/cetane rating | RON | 95 | 95 | 95 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| V | kg (lb) | 140 (305)/156 (340) | 150 (330) | 150 (330) | 150 (330) | 150 (330) | 150 (330) | 150 (330) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.