Saab 1987 900 - Break-In Service Requirements; Engine Oil and Filter Change Intervals

operated under certain severe conditions.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair ofthe
emission control devices and systems may
be performed by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using any auto-
motive part which has been certified accor-
ding to U.S. EPA regulations governing
voluntary aftermarket part self- certifica-
tion. The vehicle maintenance instructions
are specified to ensure proper and safe
functioning of the Saab automobile and its
subsystems. Good maintenance is good
advice!
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Note to California residents only: The Emission System Main-
tenance schedule is divided into two parts: Required Mainte·
nance and Recommended Maintenance. This is done in compo
liance wi th provisions set forth by the California Emission
Control System warranty regulations and applies to California
purchasers/operators only. However, it is suggested that accor -
ding to the applicable California regulations, "required main-
tenance" is that which must be performed to be eligible for
coverage under the California Emission Control System War-
ranty. In not performing "recOlnmended maintenance" Cali-
fornia Emission Control System Warranty rights are in no way
invalidated. Refer to the written warranty for further informa-
tion pertaining to specific purchaser/operator rights and obli-
gations.
Car care and scheduled maintenance 71
Break-in-service
The maintenance schedule includes a
break-in service at 1,000 miles.
NOTE! This important service will be
done by your Saab dealer at no charge
except for fluids and oil filter (which are
to be paid for by the Saab owner) provi-
ded this service is performed no earlier
than 800 miles and no later than 1500
miles.
The special break-in oil filter must be
changed at this service.
Engine oil and filter changes
Changing the engine oil and filter is requ-
ired at all service points. This means that
the engine oil and filter are to be changed at
1,000 miles and at 3,750 miles and every
3,750 miles therafter on Turbo models. The
oil and filter are to be changed at 1,000
miles and at 7,500 and every 7,500 miles
thereafter on other models with naturally
aspirated engines.
If naturally aspirated models are operated
under severe service conditions* follow the
recommended change interval for Turbos.
Use only motor oils meeting SAE viscosity
ratings and API service classifications
recommended by Saab elsewhere in this
Owner's Manual. Extra oil additives are not
recommended.
* Severe service conditions requiring extra oil changes (natu-
rally aspirated models) include: extensive idling, stop and go
driving and/or driving in cold climates over repeated short
trips without sufficient engine warm-up.
NOTE! It is advisable to retain receipts
and, if possible, copies of shop work
orders for all service and repair work,
wherever performed.
Service costs
Dealer pricing practices and labor rates for
service
work may vary. A dealer's basic
labor charge for a service in the mainte-
nance schedule may exclude the cost of cer-
tain adjustments which, ifnecessary to per-
form, will be done at extra cost. Consult
your dealer's service department for comp-
lete details and prices.