Saab 2008 9-5 User Manual download pdf (Page 194)

194 Car care and technical information

Engine

The 2.3-liter model is a transverse, 4-cylin-

der in-line engine with twin overhead cam-

shafts and 4 valves per cylinder.

This engine is equipped with balance shafts

that reduce engine vibration to a minimum.

The balance shafts are chain driven and

rotate at twice the speed of the crankshaft.

They produce forces and torques that are

opposed to those generated by the pistons

and connecting rods, an effect that occurs

twice for each revolution of the engine.

Engine noise is also reduced as the

counter-rotating shafts counteract the vibra-

tion from the moving parts of the engine.

The transmission, located on the right

(viewed from the front), is integrated with

the engine. All models have front-wheel

drive.

Engine oil

Checking the oil level

Check the engine-oil level regularly. This

should be done after the engine has been

run to normal temperature and then allowed

to cool for 2–5 minutes, with the car stand-

ing on level ground. Remove the dipstick

and wipe it clean before checking the level.

The oil level must not be allowed to drop

below the MIN mark on the dipstick, nor

should oil be filled beyond the MAX mark, as

this can lead to excessive oil consumption.

The distance between the MIN and MAX

marks on the dipstick corresponds to a

volume of approximately 1.05 qts (1 liter).

When necessary, add oil of the recom-

mended grade via the dipstick tube.

Recommended oil grade, see page 263.

NOTE

• Do not operate the engine with a low

oil level.

• Change engine oil and oil filter as pre-

scribed in the service programme.

• Only use the recommended oil type.

Follow the three points listed above to

avoid severe engine damage.

More frequent oil changes are recom-

mended if your vehicle is operated under

certain conditions, see page 254.

IB601

Balance shafts

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