Check oil level, leaks, top up as necessary
Check oil level, leaks, top up as necessary |
Top up with oil to the MAX mark on the dipstick. The distance between the MAX and MIN marks corresponds to 1 litre (1.05 qts).
Oil type, petrol engine:
Saab Turbo engine oil or alternative engine oil to specification API SG/SH and ACEA A2-96/A3-96, including the expiring specification CCMC G4/G5.We advise against the use of additional additives.
Oil type, diesel engine:
Saab Turbo engine oil or alternative engine oil to specification ACEA B2-96/B3-96, API CD+, including the expiring specification CCMC PD2.We advise against the use of additional additives.
Viscosity:
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40. On markets where these viscosities are not available, 15W-40 may be used.At constant temperatures of -20°C (-4°F) or below, use 5W-30 or 5W-40. These must be fully synthetic or synthetic based.
At constant temperatures of +15°C (+59°F) or above, use 15W-50 or 20W-50.
If 5W oils are used, they must be of fully-synthetic or synthetic-based type.
In markets where the only 5W oil obtainable is of mineral type, such oil may be used provided that it meets the grades specified above.
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Fluid level, automatic transmission |
Apply the handbrake. Start the engine and run it at idling speed. Select D and wait at least 15 seconds. Then select R and wait another 15 seconds. Repeat in position P.
Check the fluid level (engine running at idling speed and selector lever in P). Top up as necessary.
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The dipstick has two sets of level marks. The amount of fluid between the maximum and minimum marks is about 0.4 litres (0.4 qts). |
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Oil type:
Automatic transmission oil Texaco Texamatic Dexron III (7045 EU, TL 1863 US).Fluid level, power steering |
Check the level and top up as necessary. If the fluid level is low, investigate the cause.
Oil type:
Power steering fluid CHF 11S, part no. 30 32 380.
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