SAAB CONVERTIBLE ROOF FLUID REPLACEMENT

A quick video to show how to flush and change the fluid in you SAAB convertible cabriolet.
Not a big different after, a little faster but the liquid was the same since I own the car ( 8 years... ) and it was so dirty and dusty inside...
No special tools needed, just a 13mm key or socket and something pump or seringe to vaccum.
REF GM part:
www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/...
From the brand Pentosin, that's a very high quality alternative product that i use now as it's starting difficult to find original GM fluid without paying the price of a gold bar...
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[@ariebos7872]

My 99 9-3 had a real problem opening and closing the soft top. I ordered the LiquiMoly from Scandix in Germany (took 5 weeks to get it though!). Today I followed your instruction and there was only 80 ml that I could suck out. filled it up, tested, filled it up again and also lubricated all pivoting points, It is working great again now. Thank you so much for the clear instruction..

[@psv1600]

Thanks, that’s for that reason I did this video 😃

[@jolyontidmarsh1759]

I watch this video every year before topping up my saab. Nice joke too.😃

[@psv1600]

Hahaha, even me I’m laughing alone of my craziness 😜. Thanks a lot

[@clintondonkin6821]

Great video, thanks mate, was spot on for e to replace the fluids!

[@aidanricha]

Thank you so much for the tutorial man! I used to get about 6 soft top errors before it would eventually open/close but now it works smooth and much faster!

[@psv1600]

My pleasure 😇 I’m happy if it’s help 😃

[@anonsillybear]

This video saved us so much money

[@glamelhershkovitz1664]

Bravo. This was a perfect video sir.

[@psv1600]

Cool if it’s help ! Thanks for your comment

[@chuckbradley1]

Very good video, very helpful. Thank you.

[@psv1600]

chuckbradley1 good if it’s help , thanks to you

[@ML-si5ht]

Great video thanks will do this on my mum's convertible 👍😁

[@psv1600]

M L great if you like and if it’s help! Thanks for watching 😍

[@jojobutter1]

Best advice I ever heard @4:04

[@psv1600]

that's the truth ;-)

[@jasonv8142]

Excellent video!!! Thanks so much!! This will help me change the fluid on my 2002 9-3. How is your car doing?

[@glamelhershkovitz1664]

Excellent video sir

[@psv1600]

Thanks for your comment, I'm happy if it's help :-)

[@26Vincent26]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful

[@psv1600]

You’re welcome Vincent, thanks for watching!

[@garywalker3450]

Thanks for the video...very helpful

[@psv1600]

That’s great Gary, cool if it’s help

[@alexmouzas]

Excellent and timely video as I am in the market to buy a Saab convertible and preparing my list of maintenance. This part was always a mystery until now! I was looking to see if there were a way to drain it but I am happy to see that refilling three times works and that it self burps/bleeds.
Two questions please: 1. What year is the Saab in the video? 2. What is that "T" valve in the hole showing on the pump mechanism (before and after you replace the metal box/protector ? Thank you.

[@psv1600]

Hi and thanks for your kind comment. My 9.3 is a 2002 aero, and the “T” is the manual roof operation in case of problem. Cheers

[@LetmecreateIt]

Very courageous man. Thank you (-:

[@tomas.1990]

thanks for video

[@psv1600]

Thanks to you for your comment

[@ralph4840]

Would you happen to know that this is the same procedure for a 1996 900S convertible? Thanks

[@psv1600]

I guess yes, I never did on a 900 NG but knowing SAAB I think it’s similar job.

[@constantinospapanicolaou2461]

helpful video! can you please tell me from where you found the original oil? what is the name of the product

[@psv1600]

Hi Constantinos, good if it's help! The fluid is simple GM steering fluid part 93160548 you can find in Opel dealer or online on ebay, amazon or at:
www.skandix.de/en/spare-parts/accessories/chemicals-consumables/oil/hydraulic-oil-1-l/1023290/
www.neobrothers.co.uk/power-steeringhydraulic-roof-fluid-saab-900-94-98-9-3-98-02-9-5-98-09--9-3-03-12-1-litre-4915-p.asp

[@erikdeutsch8836]

How often would you recommend replacing this oil?

[@psv1600]

Erik Deutsch honestly I don’t know the schedule maintenance, I did it as I wanted to change my power steering fluid also. But I would recommend every 2 or 3 years depending how you use the car. In any case I never follow the maintenance schedule in my car so make always better as it’s the basics to keep your cars long. And it’s not a hodge expense to change oil or Dot4 or steering fluid...

[@guitarlover302]

psv1600 hi change mine every three years - cheaper than new rams for sure - easy job really - need to make sure to use fluid recommended by Saab
Always believe fluids cheaper than comments ! Do oil and filter every 6 months - coolant three years - gearbox oil three years - Power steering fluid three years - brake fluid 18 months to two years - hopefully will keep my 2005 Aero going for a few more years 🙏

[@sgtdrewkaput3727]

Fantastic. I watched a video where a guy destroys his entire trunk on a 9-3 to get to the pump. 900 seems so much easier

[@psv1600]

So make a video put a link here, promote it on UA-cam. it will be more helpful than to spit your frustration here !

[@sgtdrewkaput3727]

@@psv1600 no sir you misunderstand me. I think your video is excellent and is
Perfect for helping. No vitriol intended

[@julieperkinson7720]

You didn't show how to put the fluid in?

[@psv1600]

Sorry for the very late answer, you must to fill up the oil by a little screw on the top of the tank, use a small funel, cheers

[@petarm2820]

it was green oil, you poured red

[@psv1600]

I’m daltonien 😅

[@fididoma]

Saab 900
Saab 9.3 I
Saab 9.3 II
?,

[@psv1600]

Saab 900 and 9.3 I

[@broomad]

good joke !!

[@jolyontidmarsh1759]

:-) A classic. Hadn't heard that one for a long time!

[@ericdavidparks]

Lmfao! Diarrhea 😂 thanks for the tutorial. Very helpful

[@psv1600]

😅! Thanks for your comment