MTF 0063 oil for Saab transmissions

[SaabScott]

I am looking for a less expensive alternative to buying Saab tranny oil from the dealer or other reseller ...

When changing the oil the first time (1999 5 speed 9-5), you have to actually flush the transmission twice before filling it the final time.
http://www.genuinesaab.com/psi/files/93-95man-oil.htm

Needless to say, this makes the venture quite costly considering the cheapest I have found the oil is $12 per Litre ...

Does anyone know of another oil that would suit this tranny?

 

[unDummy]

If you truly want an alternative fluid, you should get a VOA of the OEM fluid.

A simple spec comparison, with the available boutique fluids, should be able to get you an alternative oil.

 

[SaabScott]

I have to say that I am blown away that this thread has been this quiet!

No one has any thoughts on this?

 

[friendly_jacek]

EDIT: never mind this post, I thought you were talking about AT.

 

[BrianWC]

Scott, did you ever find an alternative or did you go with the MTF0063? IMHO, since these are the same trannies that SAAB has used for a while, I'd be willing to bet the same alternatives people have used prior to the 0063 spec would be fine. Like Redline, for instance.

 

[Whitewolf]

There is a replacement product called BOT 0402.

 

[JHZR2]

I did the VOAs and UOAs on this, from the MT fluid in my 04 9-3. Im away on vacation, but Ill put up he data when I return.

JMH

 

[mechtech2]

Flushing a manual transmission is unusual.
Having to flush it twice is a true anomaly.
I really wonder about this recommendation.