Saab transmission on a 2003 93 arc is being replaced with a used unit. The first generation 95 was introduced in 1997 as the replacement to the saab 9000 for the 1998 model year. Using this lubricant can help you avoid seeing your mechanic as much as possible. This video shows you how to change the oil and oil filter in your 2005 saab 95.
Learn how to change the transmission oil in your saab 95. New 93 and 95 manual transmission fluid beginning with the vins listed below, all 2002 saab models with manual transmissions have factory fill with a new manual transmission. Saab 93 oil change san francisco, california grzegorz has been helping me get my 2004 saab in shape again. The engine should be running when you check the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2005 saab 95 arc 2. Frugal people use these products to make their vehicle last longer. Changing the engine oil and filter is required at every service point. If your driving consists of frequent short trips, city driving, harsh climate, etc. Change it according to maintenance schedule in your owners manual. My dealer is very reluctant to change the gearbox oil though. For highload manual and auxiliary transmissions, particularly modern trans axle systems and axle drives.
See how to correctly check the transmission fluid level in a 2005 saab 95 arc 2. We are also constantly updating our genuine saab parts selection to give you the best possible selection of parts. At the time, the car represented a great leap forward for saab. Manual gearbox fluid change saab 95 saabworld forum.
Hi, i have a 1993 saab 900 s which i recently bought. Instructions for the 2006 95 with 5speed manual transmission but should be the same for 2002 2009. Requires semisynthetic oil which meets acea a3b3, api sj specification or higher. Despite growing evidence that even conventional motor oils perform past 3,000 miles, and that synthetic motor oils have an even greater service life, many oil companies still recommend the 3,000mile oil change as a way to protect their bottom line. Owners manual, quick reference manual, installation instructions saab 95 owners. Even worse most people only talk about the importance of flushing an automatic transmission. We have 3 saab 95 manuals available for free pdf download. Manual transmission oil saab 93 saloon my 2012 20662. Reset oil service light saab 93 second generation reset. My 2000 saab 95 hot aero estate has developed a similar problem. This video shows how i changed the manual gear oil on my saab 93. Oil change for saab 93 maintenancerepairs car talk. With front wheels off the ground, start the engine, engage first gear and run for approx. I managed to get hold of carlube atf u which is jws3309, toyota typeiv etc for.
I found information about this fluid not needing to be changed or not being able to be changed due to no drain plug. This extensively tested manual transmission was originally introduced in the 1984 saab 9000, and was later used in the saab 900, 93 and 95, saturn ion. Below you will find free pdf files for select years of your saab 93 automobile. The engine in your 2005 saab 95 should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. Every order is trackable, meaning youll know exactly where your manual trans fluid gear oil mtf 1 liter is at every step of the shipping process. Drain plug in production, the gearbox is filled with oil and does not require any further oil changes after that. Transmission fluid level check saab 95 19992009 2005. Other time gear will go into 345 and 6 and not go into 1 and 2.
Changing your own oil saab 95 automatic transmission oil. When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your 95 and that the filter is being changed too. I had an oil change done at the dealer and asked for full synthetic 540. Refer to automaticmanual transmission fluid and filter replacement. In this video i will show you how to change your gearbox fluidmanual transmission fluid in a saab 93 this should be the same on all saab 93. This process is not a full flush, but a simple 3 quart change. All information how to reset oil service light on a saab 95 is taken from saab owners manual. The f35 is a saabdesigned fivespeed manual transmission built in saabs gothenburg, sweden, powertrain plant. In the united states, the 95 was introduced in the spring of 1998, for the 1999. I still have some of the fluid left and was contemplating changing the fluid on the current car,2004 9 3 aero. Although the mtf of the f40 transaxle is a fill for life, the actual capacity would be useful for those who have emptied theirs, e. Ive noticed that sometimes, it grinds going into second gear.
Fully synthetic highperformance gear oil for extended. When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your 95 and that the filter is being. The best 1 year, 25,000 mile motor oil change exact fit recommended for your 2009 saab 93 2. Gear oil 1 liter by genuine saab carries an extensive catalog of aftermarket, oem, original, and genuine parts from over 200 manufacturers. Synthetic high performance manual transmission fluid. Sometimes sifting into 1st, gives a warning sound, that the reverse gear has been selected instead of 1st. The saab 95 was an executive car produced by the swedish automobile maker saab automobile. Use only a saab approved longlife oil filter and engine oils meeting the sae.
Manual gear box oil mtflt4 is marked with a yellow sticker. Some folks on the saab boards have had good luck with using a more conventional. Hi again, i have changed gearbox oil on my previous car, a 9 5 aero, as it was a good few years old. Reset oil service light saab 95 reset service light. In us saab recommends oil changes every 16000 km if you do mostly highway driving. Other time gear will go into 345 and 6 and not go into 1. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your 95 for potential trouble spots. The new oil must not be mixed with other types of oil but there is no problem changing to this oil in an old gearbox as long as the instructions. Sae 75w90 full synthetic api gl5 hypoid gear oil by liqui moly. Repeat steps to insure that all the fluid is changed. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your 95 and how to check the transmission.
Buy a 2009 saab 95 engine mount at discount prices. Automatic transmission fluid is a specialized oil optimized for the requirements of each brand and model of transmission. Since most gl5 gear oils for differentials are too slippery for manual transmissions, red line offers these products that ensure proper shifting while providing ultimate wear protection appropriate coefficient of friction for most manual transmission synchronizers others synthetic gear oils are often too slippery for proper synchro engagement. It assists in more than just the lubrication of the transmission but also the operation of the brake bands, torque converter and valves. If you have a manual transmission automobile, dont neglect that gearbox. Pete if the fluid is the same as in 95 being jws3309 or saab 3309 then you dont have to pay saab vauxhall price. Dec 27, 2011 learn how to change the transmission oil in your saab 95. I just had the dealer do my first oil change in my 93 at 7100 miles 11,000 kilometers. When u put the car into gear if it takes a long time and goes in with a bang i would stay away. I know that it is full synthetic or so they say, but is it ok to run in a 2005 saab 95 with 70,000 miles. I had the transmission oil changed and that fixed the slipping for 6 months but now it has returned. From time to time you need to change your saab 95 transmission oil. What are the things to be checked before the new transmission is fitted.
Using this lubricant can help you avoid seeing your mechanic. Change preset station see your owners manual, section instruments cd mode. Manual gear box oil mtflt3 is marked with a blue sticker. The first generation 95 was introduced in 1997 as the replacement to the saab 9000 for the.
Since most gl5 gear oils for differentials are too slippery for manual transmissions, red line offers these products that ensure proper shifting while providing ultimate wear protection. I found information about this fluid not needing to be changed or not. I thought it was a good idea, as the gear changing is a bit stiffer than my volvo s80, and i imagined it would prolong the life of the box. I just bought it, and it needed some love to be in tiptop shape, and grzegorz has been awesome in helping me do just that. Step 3 raise the car and start the engine, run in 1st gear for 30 seconds. This gear oil is identified in gm documentation as a synthetic 75w85 gl4. My oil life monitor showed about 8% left but they were. Deciding when to change oil can save you money and time, with less wear on parts.
Sane gearbox as on my volvo v70 and that used jws3309. Car just hit 100k mil and i read that changing fluid can lead to tranny. Saab 93 9440 m04 with automatic transmission and engine alternative b207r up to and including vehicle identification number 41015764 background with the shift up from 2nd to 3rd gear, the automatic transmission can be springy in drive for a short period. What they put in was valvoline premium blue extreme 5w40. Gearbox oil and transmission oil for saab 93 saloon ys3f cheap.
My 122,000 mile 95 is still running as well as ever, and i try to ensure this is so by regular servicing and care. If an oil of lesser quality is used, the algorithm will be incorrect and severe engine problems may occur. Saab usa parts is a distributor of saab auto parts in the u. I found information about this fluid not needing to be changed. Guys what gearbox oil is best for saab 95 aero hot. Instructions for the 2006 95 with 5speed manual transmission but should be the same for 20022009. Despite growing evidence that even conventional motor oils perform past 3,000 miles, and that. Saab 95 gearbox oil change technical matters back room. The video above shows where the transmission fluid. Feb 22, 2015 this video shows how i changed the manual gear oil on my saab 93. My oil life monitor showed about 8% left but they were allowed to do it with that much life left saab pays for those first few oil changes. The new oil must not be mixed with other types of oil but there is no problem changing to this oil in an old gearbox as long as the instructions found under the heading procedure are followed. My 2006 saab 95 has a no charge scheduled maintenance program. I just bought it, and it needed some love to be in tiptop shape.
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