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Check oil and fluid levels, inspect for leaks, top up.

Check oil and fluid levels, inspect for leaks, top up.

Oil level, engine


B204, B206, B234


Check the level while the engine is still warm, 2-5 minutes after switching off.

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).


B258


1. Filler cap

2. Dipstick


Grade of oil:

Saab Turbo motor oil or motor oil to API SG and CCMC G4/G5 specification at least. These oils contain suitable additives for the engine.

We advise against the use of additional additives.

Viscosity:

SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 5W-30 or 5W-40. If these viscosities are unobtainable, 15W-40 oil may be used but not during the winter.

In countries in which the temperature never falls below +15-20 ° C, use oil with a viscosity of 15W-50 or 20W-50.

If 5W oils are used, they must be of fully-synthetic or semi-synthetic type.

In markets where the only 5W oil obtainable is of mineral type, such oil may be used provided that it meets the standards of quality specified above.

Warning

Make sure that the filler cap (1) is screwed down hard after topping up with oil. Oil on the exhaust manifold could cause a fire.


Fluid level, automatic transmission


Start the engine and run it at idling speed. Engage D and wait at least 15 seconds. Then engage 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.

Important

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).


Grade of oil:

DEXRON III automatic transmission oil (mineral oil based).

Fluid level, power steering


Check the level and top up as necessary. If the fluid level is low, investigate the cause.

Grade of oil:

Saab 900 (not Convertible) up to and including chassis number V2022749 and Saab 900 Convertible up to and including chassis number T7003150: Saab Power Steering fluid 4634, part no. 30 09 800 - 0.75 litres

Saab 900 (not Convertible) from chassis number V2022750 and Saab 900 Convertible from chassis number T7003151: Power steering fluid CHF 11S, part no. 30 32 380 - 1 litre

Warning

Fluid spilled on hot parts could cause a fire.