2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 182 HP engine (2000.7–2001.7)
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
expand_more3.0 V6t with gasoline V6 3.0 L 197 HP at 5000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)
On engine sump
34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
expand_moreScrews
Bottom
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
expand_moreTop
Screws
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
expand_moreTorque converter
All other modifications
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox lubrication
expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug
expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP at 5500 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (1998.10–2009.12)
With automatic 4-gear gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_more2.0 t with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 182 HP engine (2000.7–2001.7)
With automatic 4-gear gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_more2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 227 HP engine (1999.10–2001.9)
With automatic 4-gear gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_more2.3 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.3 L 247 HP engine (2001.9–2009.12)
With automatic 4-gear gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_more3.0 TiD with diesel V6 3.0 L 174 HP engine (2001.7–2009.12)
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
With automatic 5-gear gearbox
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
expand_moreOil control plug
With manual transmission
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Saab 9-5 Combi Coupe user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Saab warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Saab 9-5 Combi Coupe service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2001 Saab 9-5 Combi Coupe you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.