1999 Saab 9-5 manual transmission

1999 SAAB 9-5
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SAAB-VIC
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How to check oil level on manual transmission and if needs, what oil to use and how to top up?
Nov 13, 2009 at 10:04 AM
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MNTHNY4
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to check your manual trans fluid level u will need a 10mm allen key type socket & handle , to locate fill plug & drain plug ,u need to look from the driver side ,looking at gearbox locate where axle is connected to trans ,now look to your right ,looki carefully u will see the allen key fit filler plug & under that plug to the bottom u see the drain plug same 10mm allen key fit bolt ,but be warned u can only use saab approved manual syn type fluid do not mix any other type trans fluid u will destroy transmission bearings .trust me i have rebuilt enough of them to tell u .good luck .
Nov 13, 2009 at 2:39 PM