Saab 9 5 I 1 YS3E owners manual page 253

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Specifications253 Engine oil Viscosity: Oil specification: The viscosity of oil is classified according to the SAE standard. We recommend the use of oils that are available from your Saab Nowadays, multigrade oils are always used in cars. The proper- dealer, for the regular oil changes.ties of these oils facilitate starting the car in cold weather but These oils fulfill the most stringent requirements set by API and mean that the oil is also viscous enough to coat all moving parts ACEA classifications. under high pressures and with high outside air temperatures. Oil for gasoline engines is classified by the API standards Multigrade oils are graded with two viscosities, e.g. 10W-30, (American Petroleum Institute) into the grade classes SH (since where the 10W meets certain viscosity requirements at -4°F 1993) and SJ (since 1996). The SJ class fulfils more stringent (-20°C), while the 30 fulfills requirements at a temperature of requirements and has a lower phosphorous level.212°F (100°C). These grade classes are most often combined with the corre-Basic recommendations for Saab engines: sponding classes for diesel engines. The class designations for • SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40. diesel engines begin with the letter ”C” (Commercial). For exam-The oil should be semi or fully synthetic and fulfil the grade ple a grade combination suitable for both types of engine could requirements for ACEA A3/B3 or API SJ. be API SH/CD or SJ/CF. Oils which are less viscous, such as 0W/-40/50 are becoming Under ACEA nomenclature, oils are divided into Class A for gas-more common and may be used. However, the oil must be oline engines and Class B for diesel-engined passenger cars. fully-synthetic, of a well known brand, and fulfil ACEA grade There is a further class for heavy diesel engines. Each class is requirements A3/B3. divided into three grades: 1, 2 and 3, where grades 2 and 3 nor-This viscosity makes starting in cold weather easier. mally encompass semi and fully-synthetic oils. The diesel class B also has a fourth grade, B4, which encompasses tests and Oil capacity incl. filter (on changing): regulations aimed at improving the performance of direct injec- tion engines. 4-cylinder ________________________ 4.1 qts (4.0 litres) In the same way as in the API system, gasoline and diesel 3.0t V6 __________________________ 4.6 qts (4.5 litres) engine specifications are combined for products that can be used in both types of engine. For example, a grade designation could be ACEA A2/B2 or ACEA A3/B3/B4. To afford Saab engines the best protection, with regard to lubri- cation, the ability to dissolve residues and the neutralization of combustion products, we recommend the following oil grades: • API SH/CD/CF or SJ/CD/CF. • ACEA A3/B3/B4. These oils contain the additives required for the engine to function well. We advise against the use of further addi- tives.

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