Representative photoEngine repair for a 1997 Saturn SL
Engine repair 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 engine repair
- 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.
The 1997 Saturn SL: Engine repair
Engine repair for your 1997 Saturn SL: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your SL and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.9L 4-cylinder. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The 1.9L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it.
What to send us
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Driving while yours is at the shop
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Good habits for your car
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Questions first?
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request engine repair
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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