What happens when you change the ATF in a Saab?
The ATF will start draining out slowly when the bolt is almost at its end. Removing the bolt will make the fluid gush out because it’s a pretty large opening. Because the engine is warm/hot, this fluid can be very hot so be very careful not to get it all over your hands or arms. It really can cause severe burns.
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 happens when the transmission fluid wears out?
Bad Fluid – If the transmission fluid has worn out, the transmission will behave differently. It does more than just lubricating the transmission parts. Transmission fluid is also responsible for the temperature control. If the transmission overheated for any reason, that can be enough to necessitate a change.
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.
What’s the fluid level in a Saab 9-5?
See Automatic transmission fluid level, Automatic transmission, transmission fluid level without dipstick or Fluid level check, 4-cyl diesel. The difference in volume between the max and min marks is as follows: B205, B235: 0.5 l Diesel: 0.3 l. Fit the lower engine cover.
What should I not do with my SAAB AUTOMATIC?
Attention automatic transmission SAAB owners, because just when you thought the automatic in your ride meant that you could get lazy, there’s a list of some things that you shouldn’t do in your Saab automatic.
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.