Representative photoTowing for a 1997 Saturn SL
Towing 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 towing
- 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.
Towing for the 1997 Saturn SL
Towing for the 1997 Saturn SL: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
About your SL
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. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the SL. The 1.9L 4-cylinder, paired with a 5-speed manual, drives it.
The steps
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
A car meanwhile
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Small things that help
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
A short checklist
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Ready when you are
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request towing
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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