9-7X · 2005–2009

Saab 9-7X 5.3 V8 9-7X · 304 hp (2005 to 2009)

The Saab 9-7X 5.3 V8 of the 9-7X generation uses the LH6 5.3 V8 petrol engine with 304 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 304 PS / 224 kW
Displacement: 5 328 cm³
Cylinders: 8
Engine code: LH6 5.3 V8
Period covered: 2005–2009
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Automatic · 4 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

304 hp (224 kW), all-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic. Built from 2005 to 2009.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

GM-LL-A-025 / GM-LL-B-025 / dexos2 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Saab 9-7X 5.3 V8 9-7X?

The LH6 5.3 V8 petrol engine (5 328 cc), 304 hp (224 kW).

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Which oil for the Saab 9-7X 5.3 V8?

A GM-LL-A-025 / GM-LL-B-025 / dexos2-approved oil suited to the LH6 5.3 V8 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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