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| New Saturn | 8/25/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: Well, I did a test drive on a 1995 Saturn SL2 Manual Trans today, that had over 200,000 miles, and ...
A: Mainly, just keep the oil changed every 3000 miles and rotate the tires every other oil change. Most ...
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| 1998 Saturn SL2 engine removal | 8/22/2007 | eric |
Q: I seem to be at the same hang up as Douglas,I have my engine supported by an engine lift with all ...
A: You have to tilt pull and pry...BUT MAKE SURE YOUR NOR HITTING THE FIREWALL OR THE LIP JUST ABOVE ...
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| 95SaturnSC2 car is loud and shakes | 8/22/2007 | eric |
Q: When I start my car it has been really loud, almost like the muffler is missing. When I make right ...
A: This is trickey because I am not ther to hear this sound. Make sure the the muffler strap is ...
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| 1994 saturn sc2 front windshield | 8/22/2007 | eric |
Q: i was wondering will any other saturn models windshield fit my 1994 sc2 im having a hard time ...
A: Hey vick Yes all you have to do is check some local junk yards and most of the time they should ...
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| 92 saturn sl1 4d sohc | 8/21/2007 | eric |
Q: my car has an after market stereo put in 7 weeks ago...about 6 weeks ago,it started shutting off as ...
A: You may ant to take it to a saturn dealer and have them diagnose it, I have never run across that in ...
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| saturn vue temperature gauge problem | 8/21/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: i have a 2004 VTi 4 cylinder Saturn Vue and my temperature gauge is spiking randomly. It doesn't ...
A: There could be a few different reasons for this. First the coolant temp sensor could be failing or ...
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| 1997 Saturn SL2 | 8/21/2007 | eric |
Q: All of the sudden started my car this morning and it sputters. Will barely idle like it is not ...
A: It might be your intake gasket.......that causes alot of rough running issues. Also (just to be ...
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| Saturn SL3 Stalling | 8/21/2007 | eric |
Q: I just bought a Saturn SL2 with 135,000 miles on it. When ever I come to a stop it idles really low ...
A: Those couple people might be right. Depending on how the last owner took care of that car, it could ...
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| Radiator replacement | 8/20/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 96' SL2 that I will need to replace the radiator in. What will I need to replace it ...
A: For me and the rest of us at Saturn, we normall drain the fluid, disconnect the hoses and you'll ...
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| 1997 sl2 | 8/20/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: a friend of mine just rebuilt the motor to his 97 sl2 it has 95,xxx miles on it the reason for the ...
A: It could be that the oil pump screen could be partially plugged. I've seen that happen before where ...
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| '93 Saturn SC2 overheating issue | 8/20/2007 | eric |
Q: The temperature light came on,& I could smell anti-freeze while driving. When I shut it down, a lot ...
A: You really didn't need to remove anything to get to the sensor lol, If I were there I could have ...
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| 96 Saturn Clutch | 8/19/2007 | eric |
Q: i have a 96 Saturn SL2 DOHC with 148,000 miles its not allowing me to shift gears and if it is ...
A: Hey Douglas Did you get all of the mounts, upper mount on engine, the mount just under the crank ...
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| 96 Saturn Clutch | 8/19/2007 | eric |
Q: i have a 96 Saturn SL2 DOHC with 148,000 miles its not allowing me to shift gears and if it is ...
A: It is a lengthy process to remove the engine, but an easy one. 3 things to remember, one, ...
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| saturn fuel pump | 8/19/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: I have a 97 SL1 which I believe will need a fuel pump asap. Is it hard to replace and where is it?
A: The fuel pump is inside of the fuel tank. Replacing it involves removing the fuel tank from the ...
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| 2000 saturn LS2 | 8/18/2007 | eric |
Q: I wanna know why my car is showing "Reduced Power" when I am decelerating. I have changed the gas ...
A: Did you have the vehicle scanned? If not get it scanned I am sure there is a code in there that will ...
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| SC2 manual transmission feels sticky | 8/18/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 2001 SC2, and lately the stick shift feels sticky, like there's a sludge build-up in the ...
A: Mabe he is talking about the sychronizers, I'm not really sure cause this problem is a rare problem, ...
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| 98 Saturn Sl Wiper issue | 8/18/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a interesting wiper issue. The problem started out with when I started my car the wipers ...
A: It really sounds to me like it could be the switch.....but first make sure none of the wires are ...
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| serpertine belt installation | 8/18/2007 | eric |
Q: got old serpertine belt off, but cannot new belt on. help. small space to work in. cannot belt over ...
A: Hey Bob I normally put the belt on the crank pully first, route it around the tensioner, then ...
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| 2004 vue | 8/17/2007 | eric |
Q: 2004 saturn vue awd v6 auto trans. when shifting gears at about 30mph the car shakes briefly and ...
A: Hey Charles Have a tech run a diagnostic scan on the vehicle......that would be wise, if no codes ...
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| 1998 Saturn SL2 emergency brake | 8/17/2007 | eric |
Q: i have a e-brake problem. the e-brake lever is loose like it is not connected to anything. if i pull ...
A: You might just have to replace the whole e-brake system......somewhere along that line the cable may ...
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| 95 Saturn A/C | 8/16/2007 | eric |
Q: A/C is working just not cooling very well. Low side pressure is 55-65, high side 250-265. Could it ...
A: Hey Terry I owned an s-series and i will tell you, it took mine a while to cool off when it was ...
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| 1997 Saturn SL2 | 8/16/2007 | eric |
Q: I own a 1997 Saturn SL2 5-speed approaching 150,000 miles. I've maintained the car very well since ...
A: Which dealership? Also I haven't done a fuel system flush but I have done a 30k and 80k what that ...
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| egr | 8/15/2007 | eric |
Q: I am having problems with my 91 sc D.O.H.C 5 speed saturn iv had it to several shops and the all ...
A: Don't get a pcm just yet.......make sure your wires arent frayed (even the smallest fray can cause ...
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| 1997 Saturn Overheating | 8/15/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 1997 Saturn, here, with a 1.9 liter. The cooling system boiled over, while the temp gauge ...
A: Hey Sean Have you taken your water pump off and checked the fins.......it's possible that it just ...
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| Severe Engine Knock | 8/15/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 98 Saturn SL, 1.9 liter. It has an engine knock that has gotten much worse lately. I was ...
A: Well it depends on alot of factors,,,,,,first you have to make sure that the crank isn't damaged, if ...
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| Saturn problems | 8/14/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: My 1998 Saturn had the timing chain go out and bent the valves. Our mechanic fixed the timing chain ...
A: Sounds like there is some wires that are pinched. The low fluid levels may have been low to begin ...
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| Ignition cylinder key tumbler replacement | 8/14/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 2001 Saturn SC1. I removed the ignition key cylinder tumbler from the ignition cylinder ...
A: You might want to check and see if your cylinder is made correctly......s-series ignition cylinders ...
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| ac leak | 8/13/2007 | eric |
Q: my 2001 L300 is leaking what seems to be ac water from under the dash into both sides of the ...
A: Sounds like the drain is plugged near your evaporator, which in turn will spill onto your ...
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| '93 Saturn SC2 overheating issue | 8/13/2007 | eric |
Q: The temperature light came on,& I could smell anti-freeze while driving. When I shut it down, a lot ...
A: It is a good possibility that the thermostat may be on the fritz.......also check the temp sensor ...
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| Saturn Brakes | 8/13/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a '99 Saturn SL 1. After driving it for more than 10 minutes I have to push down the brakes ...
A: There could be any number of issues, but make sure first that you don't have any leaks, make sure ...
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| 97 Saturn SW wagon cycle swith? | 8/13/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: Clyde, Does the 97 saturn wagon double overhead cam car have a clutch cycle switch or does the ...
A: The compressor is a variable displacement type but there is a cutoff switch that turns the ...
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| 96 Saturn SL1parking/interior lights on without being switched on | 8/13/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 96 SL1 with a unique problem. All fuses have been checked and are in good order. The ...
A: Hey Paul Yes that is unique, It sounds like something is grounding out somewhere.......what you ...
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| Car Won't Start | 8/12/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a manual 2001 Saturn SC2 with 80,000. When I turn the key, the gauges seem to come on slow ...
A: I have had some sc2's and others, be pushed into my bay and the lights come on but the car won't ...
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| 1998 Saturn SW2 will not start in the heat | 8/12/2007 | Clyde Johnny Jr |
Q: For the past three months my car will not start if it has been sitting in the heat. If I turn it off ...
A: Sounds kinda odd to me. Usually a car that will not start in the heat has a starter problem. But if ...
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| Clicking at E-Brake | 8/11/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a saturn 1998 there is a clicking sound at the E-Brake that drains the batery, also the ...
A: Hey Roy I have to say that there are alot of things that could be wrong, but my first thought is, ...
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| starter oil burning | 8/11/2007 | eric |
Q: Dead on with the starter i took it out and it was veryunder powered. Noticed my plug was drenced in ...
A: Hey Ben Yes they do have gaskets, and the cam cover gasket will leak oil into the plug hole if it ...
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| Cooling fan | 8/11/2007 | eric |
Q: I have a 2001 Saturn lw200. When the car starts there is a loud hum I believe it is the Puller fan. ...
A: Hey Mitch Thank you for the question. I believe it's your cooling fan, What I normally do is to ...
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| 93 sc2 starter ugh | 8/11/2007 | eric |
Q: bought a 93 dohc sc3. starter clicks sometimes starts. I am no novice buy the way lol. Now i hook a ...
A: I am assuming you tested everything and you are getting power to the starter right........If thats ...
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| 2000 Saturn LS2 | 8/10/2007 | eric |
Q: Our daughter was driving down a main road, 55 mph; the car stopped running. After waiting for 15-20 ...
A: My rule of thumb is, never get anything electrical from aftermarket places, unless you want to pay ...
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| Engine Light on -1999 Saturn SL1! | 8/10/2007 | eric |
Q: 1.What if anything is causing this problem ;Light1 is ON most of the time; it is steady & not ...
A: First, you need to have your car scanned to see why the light is on, you can goto autozone, or ...
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