2005 SAAB 9-2X automatic transmission fluid

11 - 8Maintenance and service
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Engine compartment overview"2.5-liter non-turbo models
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1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
22)
2) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-28) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-32)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev-
el gauge (page 11-30)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
6) Fuse box (page 11-62)
7) Battery (page 11-60)
8) Windshield washer tank (page
11-52)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-17)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-
10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-17)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-35)
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"2.0-liter turbo models
13 12 11 10 86 5 4 3 2 1
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1) Air cleaner element (page 11-
22)
2) Manual transmission oil level
gauge (MT) (page 11-28) or Dif-
ferential gear oil level gauge
(AT) (page 11-32)
3) Clutch fluid reservoir (page 11-
38)
4) Automatic transmission fluid lev-
el gauge (page 11-30)
5) Brake fluid reservoir (page 11-
37)
6) Fuse box (page 11-62)
7) Battery (page 11-60)
8) Windshield washer tank (page
11-52)
9) Engine oil filler cap (page 11-10)
10) Engine coolant reservoir (page
11-17)
11) Engine oil level gauge (page 11-
10)
12) Radiator cap (page 11-17)
13) Power steering fluid reservoir
(page 11-35)
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11 - 3 0Maintenance and service
26 December 2003
Automatic transmission fluid"Checking the fluid levelThe automatic transmission fluid expands largely as
its temperature rises; the fluid level differs according to
fluid temperature. Therefore, there are two different
scales for checking the level of hot fluid and cold fluid
on the dipstick.
Though the fluid level can be checked without warm-
ing up the fluid on the “COLD” range, we recommend
checking the fluid level when the fluid is at operating
temperature.
!Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot
1. Drive the vehicle several miles to raise the temper-
ature of the transmission fluid up to normal operating
temperature; 158 to 176°F (70 to 80°C) is normal.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the park-
ing brake.
3. First shift the selector lever in each position. Then
shift it in the “P” position, and run the engine at idling
speed.
Non-turbo model
1) Yellow handle
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Turbo model
1) Yellow handleA) HOT range
B) COLD range
1) Upper level
2) Lower level
4. Pull out the dipstick and check the fluid level on the
gauge. If it is below the lower level on the “HOT”
range, add the recommended automatic transmission
fluid up to the upper level.
!Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold
When the fluid level has to be checked without time to
warm up the automatic transmission, check to see that
the fluid level is between the lower level and upper lev-
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el on the “COLD” range. If it is below that range, add
fluid up to the upper level. Be careful not to overfill."Recommended fluid“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
Front differential gear oil (AT vehi-cles)"Checking the oil level1) Yellow handle1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and stop the en-
gine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and insert it
again.
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1) Specified range2. Check the fluid level of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is hot after the vehicle has been run:
Check that the oil level is between “HOT MIN” and
“HOT MAX” on the surface of the reservoir tank.
When the fluid is cool before the vehicle is run: Check
that the oil level is between “COLD MIN” and “COLD
MAX” on the surface of the reservoir tank.
3. If the fluid level is lower than the applicable “MIN”
line, add the recommended fluid as necessary to bring
the level between the “MIN” and “MAX” line.
If the fluid level is extreme low, it may indicate possible
leakage. Consult your Saab dealer for an inspection.
Be careful not to burn yourself because the flu-id may be hot.!When power steering fluid is being added,
use only clean fluid, and be careful not to allow
any dirt into the tank. And never use different
brands together.!Avoid spilling fluid when adding it in the tank."Recommended fluid“Dexron III” Type Automatic Transmission Fluid
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