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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 5.00 OZS. 0.14 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.75 LBS. 0.79 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 7.40 QTS. 7 L Automatic Transmission Fluid TEXACO Texamatic DEXRON III S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid DO NOT use DOT 5. S
Engine Coolant 8.70 QTS. 8.23 L SAAB approved Antifreeze S
Engine Oil w/Filter 4.01 QTS. 3.79 L ACEA A3/B3 or API - SJ, SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 Semi-Synthetic The oil should be semi or fully synthetic and fulfill the grade requirements of ACEA A3/B3 or API SJ. Oils which are less viscous, such as 0W/-40/50 are becoming more common and may be used. However, the oil must be fully-synthetic, of a well known brand, and fulfill ACEA grade requirements A/3/B3. S
Fuel Tank 17.00 GALS. 64.35 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 1.80 QTS. 1.7 L SAAB Synthetic Gearbox Oil Refer to TSB No. 02-04-471. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Power Steering Fluid (CHF 11S) S
Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A Windshield Washer Fluid If windshield washer fluid is not available use clean water. In areas where water freezes in winter, use an antifreeze type windshield washer fluid. S