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Finally! Questions I can answer ...
Posted by ChipJ (more from ChipJ) on Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:52:32
In Reply to: First time oil change questions..., Brian, Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:12:42
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Drain plug is on bottom of the oil drain pan - it is in front of the drain plug for the transmission (if you have a plug - some later models don't have a tranny drain plug). You should replace the drain plug which has a copper washer under it with the new style plug which seals much better with much less torque - it has a sort of built-in washer. Any SAAB dealer or SaabStory (site sponsor) will have it.
Take out the filter from on top. You should be able to remove it by hand, but depends on how hard the last person put it on. You can snake it out past the vacuum lines in that area but you need to check when you are done that you didn't knock any lines loose.
You need about 5 quarts of oil - it takes 4.5.
Yes - you add the oil through that tube. Don't confuse it with the tranny dipstick which is smaller.
MOST IMPORTANT TIP - do NOT overtighten the oil drain plug. The torque spec is about 20 ft-lb - you can easily apply enough using one hand on a 3/8 inch drive. The case is aluminum and easily cracked by over-tightening. If you crack it you are looking at big money to fix.
And use Mobil 1 so you don't have to change it so often.
1987 900t 126,600
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Posts in this Thread:
- First time oil change questions..., Brian, Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:12:42
- Re: First time oil change questions..., Dick in Falls Church, Tue, 18 Sep 2001 10:30:06
- Synth oil may lead to leaks, JohnK, Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:18:21
- Finally! Questions I can answer ..., ChipJ, Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:52:32 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: First time oil change questions..., IggDawg, Mon, 17 Sep 2001 10:44:58
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