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General Data

LUBRICATING SYSTEM GENERAL DATA

Oil volume, incl. filter without oil cooler litres 5.0
  with oil cooler litres 5.4
  when servicing litres 4.0
Difference in volume, max-min   litres 1.0
Grade of oil     Saab Turbo engine oil or engine oil complying with API SH/SJ and ACEA A3/B3
Viscosity     SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40.
At constant temperatures of -20°C (-4°F) or below, use 5W-30 or 5W-40. These must be fully synthetic or synthetic based oils.
At constant temperatures of +15 °C (+59°F) or above, use 15W-50 or 20W-50.
5W-grade oils must be fully synthetic or synthetic based if used.
5W mineral oil can be used on markets where only this type is available provided they comply with the quality requirements specified above.
IMPORTANT: The recommended grades of oil contain all necessary additives and the use of additional additives should therefore be avoided.