2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin Oil Type & Capacity: 0W-40 (6.75 quarts)
The 2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin takes 0W-40 motor oil — 6.75 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
0W-40 — 6.75 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L — Aero, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| 2.0L — Aero, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| 2.0L — Aero, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN Z, Automatic Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| 2.0L — Aero, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN Z, Standard Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| 2.0L — Turbo4, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN R, Standard Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| 2.0L — Turbo4, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN R, Automatic Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| 2.0L — Turbo4, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN Z, Standard Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| 2.0L — Turbo4, 4D Sedan, 2.0L Eng VIN Z, Automatic Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| Aero, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| Aero, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| Aero, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| Aero, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| Independence, Automatic Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| Independence, Standard Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| Turbo4, 2D Convertible, Automatic Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| Turbo4, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| Turbo4, 4D Wagon, Automatic Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
| Turbo4, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans | SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40 | 6.75 QTS. | 6.00 QTS. | See SAAB recommendations for engine type. |
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Coolant capacity
7.93 quarts (7.5 L) — SAAB Longlife Coolant/Antifreeze
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin take?
The 2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin takes 0W-40 motor oil (SAAB approved oil SAEW-30, MOBIL 1 SAE 0W-40 or fully synthetic engine oil SAE 0W-30 or SAE 0W-40), per the factory service manual.
What is the oil capacity of a 2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin?
The 2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin oil capacity is 6.75 quarts with a filter change, or 6.0 quarts without changing the filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin?
Most 2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Saab recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin?
Yes. 0W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Saab 9-3 Griffin. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.