Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 18:13:48 GMT From: peter.sam42nopsamnco.co.uk Subject: Re: Auto trans fluid/final drive fluid/Difference?
On Wed, 06 Jan 1999 13:56:03 GMT, "Edward" <ebashnopsamon.quik.com> wrote: >While attempting to change my engine oil(87 900S auto), I mistakenly opened >the auto transmission drain plug. It was very cold, and not much fluid >drained out. I finally found the correct engine drain plug, and changed the >oil. But my manual states that there are two drain plugs for the >transmission, one for the Auto trans fluid(the one I opened), and another >for the "final drive" fluid. What's the difference between these two, the >manual is kind of vague. Thanks for any info. > The final drive fluid is the same type that you would use in the rear axle of a conventinal drive train . its one of the odd thing ref saab they still use seperate fluids for g/box, engine, final drive/diff, unlike most other f/wheel drive systems that use the same oil for the engine and final drive. and T.Q.F. for the auto. incidentaly I run an 81/82 saab 900gle auto saloon (4 door) here in bognor regis england hope this is of use regards peter n sam