Buying 2004 Saab 95 today.........plug and filter?

[tonyn007]

Hello, Im buying 2004 Saab 95 turbo today. Plan to change spark plugs and change oil and filter. What are the best plugs, oil filter and oil to use?

[nordwulf]

Spark plugs: Only use NGK
Specifications: http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=27621
Instructions: http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=25916

Oil: Mobil 1 European Formula 0W-40 or Castrol Syntec 5W-40 / 0W-40
Links and instructions in this thread: http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=632

Oil filter: any decent filter from a good brand. AC Delco/Saab is often used. Wix is a good brand. http://amzn.to/2AXh84T

Local car part stores like Advance Auto or AutoZone often have specials for 5 quarts and an oil filter for around $30.
Mobil 1 $30: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/o/motor-oil
Castrol Syntec $27: https://www.autozone.com/landing/pag...change-special

Edit: above is mostly for the 2.3 4-cyl engine, not sure what your engine is.

[Digger]

Tonyn007, I see you are in Minnesota, maybe even the metro area and Wallmart almost always has the best price on Mobil One in the 5qt jug, so get two. The car takes more than 5qts to fill, cost more than up front to buy more than you need, but you come out ahead on your next oil change.

[nordwulf]

The 2.3 engine only takes 4 quarts and perhaps a little more, depending where you want the level on the dipstick.

[Mike Brennan]

4.2 quarts equals 4 liters. It is so marked on the Mobil I 5 quart jugs.makes everything very easy.

[GeoffR]

You MUST use fully synthetic oil or you risk sludge, even with the latest PCV kit.