900 SE Convertible V6-2498cc 2.5L DOHC (1995)
Fluid - M/T: Technical Service Bulletins
Manual Gearbox - New Oil Type
SI No. 471-1742
PI No.
Date June 1997
Distr. USA, CA
900
New oil for manual gearboxes
Cars affected
All Saab 900 3-/5-d M94- and Cabriolet M95- with manual gearbox
Background
A new gearbox oil has been introduced due to design changes and reduced face area. which puts higher demands on an oil's temperature resistance. The
new oil has several advantages, such as:
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It withstands temperatures >150 °C (302 °F)
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It Increases bearing service-life
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It counteracts surface damage to gear flanks
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gear-shining is perceived as smoother, especially in cold weather
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It can be used to advantage in older gearboxes
The oil has been introduced in production from chassis no. V2033279- (3-/5-d) and V7008692- (Cabriolet without turbo) respectively, and V7008812-
(Cabriolet with turbo), but it can be used to advantage when reconditioning or repairing gear- boxes. In such cases, It Is Important to read the
Instructions under the heading "Procedure".
The filler plug on gearboxes from the factory that contain the new oil are marked with the text:
"USE ONLY SAAB OIL NO 8748733"
Important
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.
Parts required
87 48 733 (CA: 30567840) Gearbox oil
47 76 266 (CA: 30568130) Filler plug
Procedure
