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Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 07:47:19 GMT
From: arry_bnopsameja.com
Subject: Re: transmission fluid or oil in gearbox?


I'd get the ATF out. IMO, it doesn't have enough body to protect these gearboxes especially when they've got over 100K on them. I use synthetic engine oil, perhaps a little extravagent, but cheaper than a new box and much easier to fit! 'arry In article <8c0ko9$u0h$1nopsam1.deja.com>, transwrinopsameja.com wrote: > I had some work done to my 87 900T and they put some kind of reddish > fluid in the gearbox. I thought this oil was supposed to be engine oil, > and they said it was OK, some special oil for the gearbox to make it > shift better. > > Would regular automatic transmission fluid destroy the gearbox? I can > see little flecks of metal on the gearbox dipstick. > I 've only gone about 100 miles, should I drain this oil and go with > engine oil, or trust the non-saab mechanics that put the fluid in. > > Thanks, > > Paul > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy. > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

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