1986 Saab 900 Sedan First generation Emission
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Idling speed with automatic gearbox | 800–900 rpm |
| 2.0 Turbo-16 S with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (1984.1–1988.12) | 800–950 rpm |
| 2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1980.11–1990.8) | 800–950 rpm |
| 2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1980.11–1990.8) | 800–950 rpm |
| All other modifications | 800–900 rpm |
| 2.0 Turbo-16 S with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (1984.1–1988.12) | 140°F |
| All other modifications | 176°F |
| 2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1986.1–1988.12) | 0.1–0.5 % |
| 2.0 Turbo-16 S with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 173 HP engine (1984.1–1988.12) | 1–1.6 % |
| 2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1980.11–1990.8) | 0.1–0.5 % |
| 2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1980.11–1990.8) | 0.1–0.5 % |
| All other modifications | 0.5 % |
| 2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (1986.1–1988.12) | 0.1–0.3 % |
| 2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1980.11–1990.8) | 0.1–0.3 % |
| 2.0 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1980.11–1990.8) | 0.1–0.3 % |
| All other modifications | 0.3 % |
| Saab gasoline straight-4 2.0 L B201 109 HP | -20°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| at 1950–2050/min | |
| Saab gasoline straight-4 2.0 L B201XL 138 HP | -20°00'±1°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| at 1950–2050/min | |
| Saab gasoline straight-4 2.0 L B201XL 148 HP | -23°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| All other modifications | -16°00' - before TDC + after TDC |
| Increased idling speed | 2500–2800 rpm |
| Lambda value | 0.97–1.03 λ |
| 2.0 Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP engine (1986.10–1991.12) | 50 ppm |
| 2.0 Turbo-16 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 158 HP engine (1985.11–1993.12) | 50 ppm |
| All other modifications | 500 ppm |
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Saab.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1986 Saab 900 Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Saab warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Conquer your fears and never give up!
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Saab 900 Sedan service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1986 Saab 900 Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.