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Saab 9-7X

Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Saab 9-7X — from 2005 to 2009.

20052009 Saab 9-7X

4.2L I6 (LL8) · AWD

291 hp / 277 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity7 qt
Filter12609592

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (OAT), orange
Capacity11.7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity24 oz

Differentials

Front fluidGM 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
Rear fluidGM 80W-90 Axle Lubricant

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II Transfer Case Fluid

Fuel

Tank22 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/65R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 245/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA690 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20052007 Saab 9-7X

5.3L V8 (LH6) · AWD

300 hp / 321 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
Filter12609592

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (OAT), orange
Capacity11.7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity24 oz

Differentials

Front fluidGM 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
Rear fluidGM 80W-90 Axle Lubricant

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II Transfer Case Fluid

Fuel

Tank22 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/65R17
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 245/65R17 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA690 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20082009 Saab 9-7X

5.3L V8 (AFM) (LC9) · AWD

323 hp / 333 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
Filter12609592

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.4 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (OAT), orange
Capacity11.7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity24 oz

Differentials

Front fluidGM 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
Rear fluidGM 80W-90 Axle Lubricant

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II Transfer Case Fluid

Fuel

Tank22 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size255/55R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 255/55R18 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA690 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi

20082009 Saab 9-7X

6.0L V8 (Aero) (LS2) · AWD

390 hp / 400 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity6 qt
Filter12609592

Transmission

Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.4 qt

Coolant

TypeDex-Cool (OAT), orange
Capacity11.7 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Capacity24 oz

Differentials

Front fluidGM 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
Rear fluidGM 80W-90 Axle Lubricant

Transfer Case

FluidAuto-Trak II Transfer Case Fluid

Fuel

Tank22 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size255/55R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 255/55R18 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA690 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.04 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Cabin filter22,500 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi