Home ReviewsRefund
Home/Saab/9000/Saab 9000 I (1984-1994)/Repair manual/Specifications/Specifications
Contents Section: Specifications All sections

Specifications Saab 9000 I

Specifications 2 illustrations ~219 words

INTRODUCTION

Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This article may be used for quick reference when you are familiar with proper adjustment procedures and only needing a specification.

CAPACITIES

ApplicationAmp Hr. Rating
900 Series62
9000 Series60

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)4.5 qts. (4.3L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)10.5 qts. (10L)
Auto. Transaxle (1) (Type F)8.5 qts. (8.0L)
A/T Final Drive (SAE 80)1.3 qts. (2.1L)
Man. Transaxle (SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40)3.0 qts. (2.8L)
(1) Includes torque converter and cooler.
(1)Includes torque converter and cooler.

FLUID CAPACITIES - 900 SERIES

ApplicationQuantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)4.1 qts. (4.0L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)9.5 qts. (9.0L)
Auto. Transaxle (1) (Dexron II)7.6 qts. (7.2L)
Man. Transaxle (SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40)2.6 qts. (2.5L)
(1) Includes torque converter and cooler.
(1)Includes torque converter and cooler.

FLUID CAPACITIES - 9000 SERIES

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Air Filter30,000
Auto. Trans. Fluid30,000
Brake Fluid30,000
Coolant(1) 30,000
Fuel Filter30,000
Oil & Filter7500
Oxygen Sensor60,000
PCV Valve60,000
Spark Plugs30,000
(1) Interval is for first service. Change every 15,000 miles thereafter.
(1)Interval is for first service. Change every 15,000 miles thereafter.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (ALL MODELS)

ApplicationDeflection In. (mm)
Alternator & A/C Compressor(1) 3/16 (4.7)
Power Steering(2) 3/16 (4.7)
(1) Deflection is with 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run. (2) Deflection is with 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(1)Deflection is with 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
(2)Deflection is with 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.

BELT ADJUSTMENT (DEFLECTION) - 900 Series

ApplicationLbs. (kg) Tension
Alternator & Power Steering110-130 (50)

BELT ADJUSTMENT (TENSION USING TENSION GAUGE) - 9000 SERIES

ENGINE COMPRESSION

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
900 & 900S10.1:1
900 Turbo9.0:1
900 Turbo SPG9.0:1
9000S10.1:1
9000 Turbo9.0:1
Compression Pressure(1)
(1) Compression pressure not available from manufacturer.
(1)Compression pressure not available from manufacturer.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. All models are equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustments are required.

VALVE ARRANGEMENT

Note. Right and left sides refer to engine, as viewed from flywheel.

Right Side

All intake.

Left Side

All exhaust.

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
All Models.52-.767200-8200

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
Coil Wire500-1500
Spark Plug Wires2000-4000

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationNGK
900 & 900SBCP6ES
900 TurboBCP7EV
9000SBCP6ES
9000 TurboBCP7EV

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
All Models.024-.028 (0.6-0.7)18.5-21.5 (25-29)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1
Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 2
Scheme 2

IGNITION TIMING

ApplicationSpecification
90020 @ 2000
900S & 9000S14 @ 850
900 Turbo & 9000 Turbo16 @ 850
(1) Vacuum advance hose disconnected.
(1)Vacuum advance hose disconnected.

IGNITION TIMING (1) (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

FUEL PUMP

Note. Fuel pump performance is a measurement of fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.

ApplicationPressure psi (kg/cm 2 )Min. Vol. in 30 sec. Pts. (L)
900 & 900S44 (3.9)1.6 (.76)
900 Turbo36 (2.5)1.6 (.76)
9000 Series28-36 (2.0-3.2)1.9 (.90)

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

ApplicationAt Idle w/o Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 )At Idle w/ Vacuum psi (kg/cm 2 )
900 & 900S(1)43 (3.0)
900 Turbo(1)36 (2.5)
9000 Series36-45 (2.5-3.2). 28-36 (2.0-3.2)
(1) No information available from manufacturer.
(1)No information available from manufacturer.

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
All Models16
(1) Injector tested at 68°F (20°C).
(1)Injector tested at 68°F (20°C).

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (1)

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

ApplicationIdle RPMCO Level %
900 & 900S775-925.5-1.5
900 Turbo800-900.9-1.6
9000S775-9251-1.6
9000 Turbo775-925.5-1.5

IDLE SPEED & CO LEVEL

ApplicationRPM
900 Turbo800-900
All Other Models775-925

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

THROTTLE POSITION SWITCH

Note. For testing procedures, refer to TESTS W/CODES and SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTING article in this section.

ConditionValue
Throttle Valve
Fully ClosedContinuity
Open/Off-IdleNo Continuity

TPS ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATION