900 L4-1985cc 2.0L (1982)
Fluid - A/T: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine/Transmission - Oil/Fluid Recommendations
SUBJECT:
CURRENT OIL RECOMMENDATIONS, ENGINE & GEARBOX, 1973-84 99 & 900
ISSUE:
08/84-702
FILE IN S.I. MANUAL:
VOLUME:
I
SECTION:
0
PAGE:
11
SUPERSEDES S.I. 03/84-672
E N G I N E
Engine Oil Specifications (all 2.0 Liter engines) -
Use only those oils meeting the SAE viscosity ratings and API Service Classes as approved below. Do not add separately packaged additives to the oil.
Viscosity:
SAE 10W-30 (Alternates:, SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-40)*
API Service:
Turbo - SF/CC or SF/CD
Naturally-Aspirated - SF/CC
*SAE 5W-30 may be used when driving continuously in sub-zero temperatures and 10W-40 may be used in extremely hot climates only if the API
Service rating is met.
Engine Oil Capacity (including filter) -
Turbo:
4.5 U.S. qts. (including oil cooler)
Naturally-Aspirated: 4.0 U.S. qts.
Engine Oil Change Frequency -
1.
Always change the engine oil as outlined below, regardless of whether the oil is mineral or synthetic-base or a blend of both.
2.
Always change the oil filter when changing the oil.
3.
Change the engine oil and clean the turbocharger oil feed and return lines whenever a turbocharger is replaced due to a problem involving
lubrication.
Turbo - Change oil and filter every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. (Severe service**: every 3,750 miles or 4 months, whichever
comes first.)
Nat.Asp. - Change oil and filter every 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. (Severe service**: every 5,000 miles or 4 months,
whichever comes first.)
**Severe service - if mineral base oil is used, more frequent oil and filter changes are recommended under these conditions: dusty conditions,
frequent trailer towing or mountain driving, extensive idling, stop-and-go driving (particularly with multiple daily engine stops and starts), and
driving in cold climates over repeated short trips without sufficient engine warm up. If synthetic or partially synthetic oil is used, follow the normal
change schedule under all conditions except dusty conditions when more frequent oil filter changes are recommended.
G E A R B O X
4- and 5-Speed Manual Gearbox Oil Specifications and Capacity -
Use SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 engine oil (capacity 3 U.S. qts.). (Alternate: SAE EP 75 gear oil, API GL-4 or GL-5 available from Saab as P/N
99-00-754.)
Manual Gearbox Oil Maintenance -
Drain break-in oil at 1,000-Mile Service and refill. Check oil level at every service thereafter, add as necessary to top up.
3-Speed Automatic Oil Specifications and Capacity (all B-W Type 35 and 37) -
