1997 Saturn SL: excessive oil consumption

7 of the 226 complaints about the 1997 Saturn SL describe excessive oil consumption.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Excessive oil consumption by model year

2002
1
2001
1
1998
2
1997
7
1996
6
1995
10
1994
2

What owners say

Filed Jan 15, 2006 · Engine · MI

A extreme problem with oil consumption since the time of ownership of the vehicle and the problem is getting worse with every mile driven. I am at the point now of putting/adding 2-3 quarts of oil every 300-400 miles. Engine freeze is now on the horizon due to sludge build-up. And I've been told this is what saturns do. Can this be right to the consumer.

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Engine · VA

Excess oil consumption: vehicle could stop without warning as a result of engine burn-up. Saturn denies responsibility for defective engine.

Filed Sep 19, 2002 · Engine · VA

Approximately two quarts oil consumption every 3000 miles. Problem existed in previous '92 saturn sl1 and my current car '1997 saturn sl2.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Engine · VA

Engine cylinder head had a crack, and this was causing oil to leak into radiator fluid. Consumer felt engine could burn up. *ak

Filed Dec 10, 2001 · Engine · NC

Engine is burning oil. Vehicle is burning more oil than required. Also consumer doesn't know where oil is going ,vehicle is not leaking nor smoking. Contacted dealer, and dealer did test on engine and found nothing wrong.

Filed Nov 5, 2001 · Engine · OH

This vehicle is burning oil--I have the oil changed every 2,000 to 3,000 miles but I have had to add oil every week--there is no oil leak that is visible and on accassio I have had no oil but the day or so before it is reading that the oil is full.

Filed Sep 6, 2000 · Engine · MI

Engin burn one quart of oil every 1,000 miles