To check the oil in a 2002 Saab 9-3 Turbo, first ensure the car is on a level surface and the engine is off. Open the hood and locate the dipstick, which is usually marked with a bright handle. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean with a cloth, reinsert it fully, and then remove it again to check the oil level against the markings. If the oil level is low, add the appropriate type of oil through the oil filler cap.
if you use incorrect oil , type weight , and insufficient oil changes , and time. approx 200k on a turbo is a long time ,
if your turbo is damaged then BIG no. Thru your turbo goes coolant and oil. I've seen dead saabs that got engine damaged because the turbo blew and all the oil leaked out.
5w30
Saab 9-5 2.3 turbo Engine code B235E Quantity with filter 4.0Ltrs.
Always use synthetic.
On a 2002 Saab 9-5 it is by the oil pan.. Look under the front of the car and you should see it.
the turbos shot,i had a problem with my saab it was the pcv valve made it suck oil out of the pan,smoked real bad
try taking off the oil filler cap at the top of the engine...on my '95 turbo 900s that's where it was, the oil stick was attached to the oil filler cap.
turbos are cooled with oil and that oil is supplied from oil pressure lines. check out the turbo and trace the lines; they should return to the oil pan.
15w40
I did check the oil level when the car was returned a couple of weeks ago and noticed that the level was on max, I've checked again and dont think the level has dropped any, not sure if this indicates that its not burning oil? all other levels are also ok.
6 quarts, per the manual. It takes a cartridge filter, not a cannister like most other cars.