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2011 Saab 9-3X AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
General data
ENGINE SPECIFICATION CHART
| Engine | B207E | B207L | B207R | B207E/L BioPower | |
| Type | 4-cyl, 4-stroke engine with 4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts and 2 balancer shafts. Transverse mounted. | 4-cyl, 4-stroke engine with 4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts and 2 balancer shafts. Transverse mounted. | 4-cyl, 4-stroke engine with 4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts and 2 balancer shafts. Transverse mounted. | 4-cyl, 4-stroke engine with 4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts and 2 balancer shafts. Transverse mounted. | |
| Cylinder bore | mm | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Stroke | mm | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 | |
| Min compression | bar | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Displacement | cm3 | 1998 | 1998 | 1998 | 1998 |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | 1-3-4-2 | |
| Spark plug | see SPARK PLUGS (157) | see, SPARK PLUGS (157) | see, SPARK PLUGS (157) | see, SPARK PLUGS (157) | |
| Plug gap | mm | 0.95 ± 0.05 | 0.95 ± 0.05 | 0.95 ± 0.05 | 1.05 ± 0.05 |
| Weight | kg (lb) | 149 (329) | 149 (329) | 149 (329) | 149 (329) |
| Engine management system | Trionic 8 | Trionic 8 | Trionic 8 | Trionic 8 | |
| Fuel, recommended octane/cetane count | RON | 95 | 95 | 98 | E85, for petrol operation: 95 |
| Nominal idling speed, warm engine | RPM | Drive: 720 | Drive: 720 | Drive: 720 | Drive: 720 |
| Neutral: 720 | Neutral: 720 | Neutral: 720 | Neutral: 720 | ||
| Man: 720 | Man: 720 | Man: 850 | Man: 720 |
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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.
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