How often should I change the fluid in my Saab 9-5 Aero?
But 89% of new ATF seems good enough for most. You can change the fluid an infinite number of times and you’ll never get all the old fluid out. This the old and new fluid on a 5-year old 2005 9-5 Aero with 75K miles. The drain bolt and the washer.
Where is the drain bolt on a Saab 9-5?
The drain bolt is located to the right of the exhaust when looking from the front of the car. It’s the only 24mm bolt in that area so you can’t mistake it for anything else. There is not enough room for a socket so an open-ended or ring wrench/spanner is needed.
What causes MAF sensor to go bad in Saab?
MAF sensor may function fine when the engine is cold then start to malfunction once the engine warms up. A coolant temperature sensor can go bad with time, causing the engine to run rich and preventing it from going into the ‘closed-loop’ mode.
Why does my Saab check engine light keep coming on?
When your Saab check engine light stays on, it means that the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) computer has detected a malfunction. The cause could be an engine problem, a fuel system leak, or even an indication of a transmission issue. Since a fault code will be stored in your Saab’s OBD computer, you can use an OBD-II scanner to read those codes.
What kind of oil does a Saab engine use?
Saab has ten years ago extended warranties on its turbo engines made from 1999 to 2002 due to a nasty oil sludge problem. The poorly thought-out service recommendation for 16,000-km oil changes, using conventional motor oil or semi-synthetics, has ruined many four-cylinder Saab motors.
When did the Saab 9-3 Aero come out?
The 9-3 has changed little since its ‘03 introduction. The 9-7X dates back to the ‘02 Chevy TrailBlazer. And the 9-5 has been stuck in holding pattern since ‘98. I recently tested a 9-5 to see if the quirky car lives up to its high tech brand proposition.
How do you change ATF in a Saab 9-5?
About 4 quarts/liters is drained every time so fill up the transmission with 4 quarts/liters of new ATF. The fluid is added through the dipstick tube. Warm up the engine. Shift through Drive and Neutral so the fluid can get distributed through the transmission. Check the fluid level and add if necessary.
Why does my Saab 9-3 engine leak coolant?
Coolant leak again after a couple of months, indication that coolant level is low due to leak from coolant tubing. turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
What was the problem with my Saab 9-3 cel?
CEL triggered by two faulty ignition coils. Replaced all three rear coils myself. Vibrations observed at idle speed and also during high speed acceleration. Diagnosed engine misfiring and replaced one of the ignition coils and spark plugs. Repair costs rather expensive but at least problem solved.
Coolant leak again after a couple of months, indication that coolant level is low due to leak from coolant tubing. turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
CEL triggered by two faulty ignition coils. Replaced all three rear coils myself. Vibrations observed at idle speed and also during high speed acceleration. Diagnosed engine misfiring and replaced one of the ignition coils and spark plugs. Repair costs rather expensive but at least problem solved.
But 89% of new ATF seems good enough for most. You can change the fluid an infinite number of times and you’ll never get all the old fluid out. This the old and new fluid on a 5-year old 2005 9-5 Aero with 75K miles. The drain bolt and the washer.
About 4 quarts/liters is drained every time so fill up the transmission with 4 quarts/liters of new ATF. The fluid is added through the dipstick tube. Warm up the engine. Shift through Drive and Neutral so the fluid can get distributed through the transmission. Check the fluid level and add if necessary.