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Makes 🢒 Saab 🢒 2005 🢒 9-7x 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Approximate Fluid Capacities

The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck the fluid level after filling.

Application

Specifications

Metric

English

Cooling System

  • 4.2L L6 Engine

10.2 liters

10.8 quarts

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

11.6 liters

12.2 quarts

Engine Oil with Filter

  • 4.2L L6 Engine

6.6 liters

7.0 quarts

  • 5.3L V8 Engine

5.7 liters

6.0 quarts

Fuel Tank

83.3 liters

22.0 gallons

AWD Transfer Case Lubricant

1.8 liters

2.0 quarts

Transmission - Drain and Refill

4.7 liters

5.0 quarts

Complete Overhaul

10.6 liters

11.0 quarts

Front Axle

0.8 liters

1.7 pints

Rear Axle

  • 4.2L L6

2.0 liters*

4.2 pints*

  • 5.3L V8

2.0 liters*

4.2 pints*

  • 6.0L V8

2.6 liters**

5.5 pints**

* With a complete drain/refill, if using GM synthetic axle lubricant P/N 89021677 (Canadian P/N 89021678), add 118 ml (4.0 oz) of limited slip axle lubricant additive to the axle. If using DEXRON® LS gear oil P/N 88862624 (Canadian P/N 888662625), DO NOT add the limited slip additive to the axle.

**With a complete drain/refill, if using GM synthetic axle lubricant P/N 89021677 (Canadian P/N 89021678), add 163 ml (5.5 oz) of limited slip axle lubricant additive to the axle. If using DEXRON® LS gear oil P/N 88862624 (Canadian P/N 888662625), DO NOT add the limited slip additive to the axle.