WIS Document: 54
Model Context: 900 (1998)
Associated Engines
B204, B234, B258
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Check oil and fluid levels, inspect for leaks, top up.
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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
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Filler cap
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Grade of oil:
DEXRON III automatic transmission oil (mineral oil based).
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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 up to and including chassis number T7003151:
Power steering fluid CHF 11s, part no. 30 32 380 -1 litre
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Fluid spilled on hot parts could cause a fire.
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