See
the Service and Maintenance Section
for
details
of
oil
changing and
oil
level checkmg.
A special wrench
is
required
for
the transmission drain
plugs. This
is
to avoid confusion between the engine and
transmission drain
plugs.
Location
of
dipstick. automatic transmission
Dipstick. automatic transmission
The automatic transmission has different graduations
for
hot
and cold oil levels. Use the
follow
ing procedure
forcheckingtheoillevel:
.
1. Run the engine
for
a few minutes at
idling
speed with
the selector in P position.
2.
Switch
off
the engine and check that the oil level
is
between the maximum and minimum marks
on
the
dip-
stick. The. distance between the marks is equivalent to
1
US quart
of
oil. Oil is refilled
through
the pipe in
which
the dipstick is located.
3. If the oil needs
topping
up. the engine
must
be Idled
again before the oil level is rechecked
Use a
nylon rag. lint-free paper
or
chamois leather to
wipe
off
the dipstick -
do
not
use rags that may leave
debris on the dipstick.
The most scrupulous
cleanliness must be
ob
served
during
filling.
In
cars with manual transmission the
clutch
fluid
con-
tainer should be well filled
with
a recommended brake
fluid (see section "K").
4. The clutch pedal should have 1.
6"
(40mm) play. Ad-
justment
of
clutch pedal play must be carried
out
by
an
authorized Saab dealer.
r
'.
POWER STEERING (Optional)
The steering gear
which
is
of
rack and pm Ion
type
is
equipped with a servo
unit
in
order
to
facilitate maneu-
vering at
low speeds. The oil level in the
power
steering
fluid container (see illustration) should be checked in
accordance with the maintenance program.
The
oil
should be level with the strainer in the
container
. The
container
should
be
topped up with automatic transmission
fluid. See Technical Data Section.
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