Representative photoEngine repair for a 1998 Saturn SL
Engine repair 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 engine repair
- 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.
The 1998 Saturn SL: Engine repair
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for engine work on the 1998 Saturn SL we arrange a trusted shop. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your SL and the shop
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.9L 4-cylinder. The engine is the 1.9L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
How the arrangement works
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A rental while you wait
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
What to ask
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare.
Good habits for your car
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Questions first?
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
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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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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