Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 1998 Saturn SL
Car diagnostics for the 1998 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
- 8.7 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 1998 Saturn SL for car diagnostics
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1998 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 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,500 | US$2,600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 | $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 1998 Saturn SL
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 168 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (34), engine and engine cooling (28) and electrical system (18). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics for the 1998 Saturn SL
For a diagnostic check on the 1998 Saturn SL, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your car, your notes
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.9L 4-cylinder. Power comes from the 1.9L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
How the request works
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Between shop visits
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Your move
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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