Representative photoWheel alignment for a 1997 Saturn SC
Wheel alignment for the 1997 Saturn SC: 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
- Subcompact 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 SC for wheel alignment
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1997 Saturn SC: 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 SC
- NHTSA lists 3 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 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (12), engine and engine cooling (6) and seat belts (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97V161000 | 1997-09-22 | seat belts:front:retractor | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE DRIVER OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT IS PULLED OUT MUCH FASTER THAN NORMAL, A NUMBER OF TIME, THE LOCK-UP FEATURE OF THE RETRACTOR WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. |
| 97V162000 | 1997-09-22 | exterior lighting:headlights | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SECTION OF THE OWNER'S HANDBOOK TITLED "HORIZONTAL AIM" DOES NOT SPECIFICALLY INSTRUCT AN OWNER HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADLAMP HORIZONTAL AIM. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
| 96V153000 | 1996-08-23 | seats | THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATS HAVE LESS LOCK PAWL ENGAGEMENT ON THE INBOARD FORE/AFT ADJUSTER THAN SPECIFIED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Wheel alignment for the 1997 Saturn SC
Need a wheel alignment for your 1997 Saturn SC? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.9L 4-cylinder. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. It runs the 1.9L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
What we arrange
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A car while yours is in the shop
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Good habits for your car
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Getting a clear quote
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Make a request
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request wheel alignment
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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