Oils
Lubrication and maintenance
| I use | SAAB spec. | qty. (L) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Mobil 1 5W50 | 10W30 SF/CD | 4 |
| Gearbox | |||
| manual | motul transoil 10W30 | 10W30 mineral engine oil or 10w40 (alt. SAE EP 75W API-GL-4) | 3 |
| ATF | Ravenol Fluid type F | M2C-33F/Ford G | 8 |
| final drive | SAE EP 80 (or 75) API GL-4 (or 5) | 1.25 | |
| Power Steering | Ravenol PSF-Y | GM Power Steering Fluid (GM 9985010), Texaco TL4634 | 0.75 |
| Roof (hood) | LHM plus | Part no. (45) 30 18 694 | ca. 1 |
| or FEBI 0009899103 | |||
| Comma MVCHF | |||
| FUCHS PENTOSIN CHF 11S | |||
| Liqui Moly 2600 | |||
| Cooling | Prestone or G13 | G11 (blue) | 10 |
I’ve got used to changing for such lubricants for over 15 years. The most controversial is manual gearbox oil: why mineral? why engine? I had got used to use Quaker State W75 mineral but it has been unavailable for year. I had tested Midland 75W, Ams Oil and Motul transoil as well.
Engine oil drain plug tightening 29-39 Nm (21-29 ft-Ib).
ATF drain plug tightening 5-8 Nm (48-72 in-Ib).
ATF final drive drain or filler 39-59 Nm (28-44 ft-Ib)
Brake system – DOT-4
Spark plug
NGK BCP 7ES