Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1997 Saturn SL
Car diagnostics for the 1997 Saturn SL: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.6 to 9.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Saturn SL for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1997 Saturn SL: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.9 L | 1.9 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 22 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 32 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,450 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,666 | $2,822 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Saturn SL
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 227 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (41), electrical system (32) and power train (25). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97V155000 | 1997-09-12 | seats | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT COLD WELDS ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN THE TUNNEL AREA OF THE FLOOR PAN. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE." |
| 97V138000 | 1997-08-29 | steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion) | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL STEERING. THE PINION BEARING CAGE IN THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE UNDER HIGH STEERING SYSTEM LOAD CONDITIONS, SUCH AS PARKING LOT OR SIMILAR LOW SPEED MANEUVERS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the SL
Searching for car diagnostics for the 1997 Saturn SL? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your SL and the shop
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Its powertrain is the 1.9L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Before the shop starts
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Good habits for your car
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
Make a request
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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