1995 Saturn SL engine problems

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · WA

Installed microgard fuel filter on a 1995 saturn sl1 a month ago started smelling gas had it looked at and it was determined that the fuel filter hose developed a small hole. The hole is in the black plastic, this pipe attaches to the aluminum pipe, by the test valve. I t rubs on the egr valve? (this filter has the hose attached to it, all one unit.) this leak could have resulted in a massive fire because it above the exhaust system, and is a high pressure hose. I bought a new one another micro gard and put a thicker hose around the black pipe. I still have the original.

Filed Dec 28, 2006 · Engine · 82,000 miles · AR

Loud engine knock. Engine consumes oil but no leak. Took to saturn dealer in fayetteville, ar and told it needs a new engine. Engine has less than 85,000 miles on it. Told there was a bulletin about this sometime in the past. All regular maintenance done as recommended by saturn. Cost to replace engine $2600. Engine should not be on brink of failure at 83,000 miles.

Filed May 18, 2006 · Engine · 168,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine temperature gauge elevated without warning. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed the oil and antifreeze were mixed together. The vehicle was seen by a dealer who determined there was a fractured engine head. After replacement of the head, the problem persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop to await further inspection.

Filed Feb 27, 2006 · Engine · 150,000 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75 MPH the vehicle overheated. This was on the highway and there was nowhere to pull over. The vehicle was driven home and there was steam coming from under the hood. The contact determined the accessory belt had come loose and replaced the belt and belt tensioner.

Filed Oct 9, 2005 · Engine · 65,000 miles · CA

Excessive oil consumption, uses 1 qt every 500 miles, no leaks. Saturn says this is normal!

Filed Mar 3, 2005 · Engine · WI

The engine seems to consume excessive quantities of oil between changes and maintenance. The average consumption (that which is acceptable >1 qt every 3000mi) so I'm told... I'm consuming approximately 1 qt every 250 mi or more! What can I do about this? Has there been any recalls on the engine of the 1995 saturn sl2 line? I have been leaking oil at an alarming rate also.

Filed Sep 18, 2004 · Engine · CA

The temperature sender on a saturn 1995 dohc engine has failed 4 times as of 106k miles. They sold me new sender at dealer, only $20, but they changed connector, for no good reason, so that old connector won't fit, and new connector costs $30. I wonder, did saturn agree to sell temp senders cheap because of known defects, but then make connector different so they can still nail you?

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Engine · 64,750 miles · GA

Oil change at saturn dealership on 6/10/04. Car driven only every 10 days afterwards, then driven 400 miles to north carolina. With no dash warning lights, oil was 3 quarts low. Refilled oil, drove 1 mile, engine blew with connecting rod through block. Stopped in heavy traffic on I-95. Engine replacement required, saturn acknowledged no responsibility as car not maintained in their system. Car had 64,000 miles and oil was changed every 6 months. Suggest that saturn has a manufacturing defect in engine block, lubrication or connecting rods.

Filed Mar 12, 2004 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NJ · fire

Consumer heard a knocking then a bang noise from the engine. This occurred while going up an incline at 30 MPH. The noise was followed by smoke. The consumer then pulled off the road and within seconds the engine was in flames. Prior to this incident there was knocking in the engine, and dealership replaced a cylinder because it was bad.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Engine · 49,000 miles · MI

The caris a 1995 saturn sl1 was bought in oct of 2002 it had only 38,962 actual miles on it, when I seen the overall shape of this vehicle it was awesome, the low mileage was the ultimate reason for buying the car ( since all I heard was how great these cars run) from a local chevrolet dealership in the area it has a sohc 4cyc. Motor,within 10k miles of driving this car it started drinking oil uncontrolably, now the car has 84k onit and every month it needs a fresh set of plugs in it because the oil consumption that blows past the pistons fouls out the plugs.in 1000 miles of driving this car it will consume 3.5 quarts of oil,the car has regular oil chages at every 2000 miles(along with a case of oil in the trunk) needless to say the car still looks awesome...but loves that oil.