The Opel AF30 4-speed automatic transmission was produced in Japan from 1996 to 2003 and was installed exclusively in the Opel Sintra minivan and the first-generation Saab 9-5, under the designation FA47. This automatic transmission is essentially just one variation of the well-known Aisin AW50-42LE.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 3.0 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 310 |
| Recommended oil | ATF Dexron III |
| Oil capacity, liter | 7.2 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 3.5 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~250 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 78 |
Gear ratios Opel AF30
Using the example of a 1998 Opel Sintra with a 3.0 liter engine:
| Main | 3.09 |
| 1st | 3.606 |
| 2nd | 2.060 |
| 3rd | 1.366 |
| 4th | 0.982 |
| Reverse | 3.949 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Opel Sintra A (APV) in 1996 – 1999
- Saab 9-3 I (YS3D) in 1998 – 2003 (as FA47)
- Saab 9-5 I (YS3E) in 1997 – 2001 (as FA47)
Disadvantages of the Opel AF30 gearbox
- This is a very reliable and durable automatic transmission, and all its problems are simply due to old age;
- The transmission is most often criticized for constant leaks and malfunctions due to rotted wiring;
- Around 200,000 km, the torque converter lockup clutch wears out;
- Then the wear products clog the valve body, causing jolts or jerks;
- And if left unattended, the oil pump bushing will break, causing leaks;
- Cracks in the Forward-Direct drum and brake band separation are also common.
