I have a '96 Saturn SL1 sedan.
For the winter here in New Hampshire,
I have studded snow tires on the front P195 70 R 14 on the front and
regular P175 65 R 14 on the back.

Why has my L-300 suddenly started running very loud? It seems to be
super loud on the freeway at speeds over 60. Could it be an exhaust
problem, or something? I do not think  it is my tires, because I hear
the same noise while the car is at idle, only not so loud. Any help on

CHANGED PLUGS GOT BETTER CHANGED WIRES STILL THERE

On my '96 Saturn with 187,000 miles, which uses a slight amount of
oil...but runs perfectly........
is it OK to use 10W-40 motor oil?
I was figuring with all the miles and wear on the motor....the

My wifes '03 ion does the same thing it starts fine usually then when its
cold it wont start until after we wait 10 -15 mins. Had battery replaced with
no change. Same thing w/sevice vehicle message. Did anyone else have the
heater fan replaced too? Maybe theres an electrical ...

98 SL1. 175,000km.
I have a noise coming from the front. It sounds almost like I'm driving
along beside a Honda with a fart can muffler. The noise gets louder and
changes tone as the car goes faster. It doesn't seem related to engine RPMs

I just rented this movie, for those who don't know all about Saturn's EV1
project ( I didn't know much until seeing this movie and googleing for more
info) it is a definite eye opener and very informative on where alternative
powered car technology started and where it is going and ...

A friend has a 96 SC2 with 168,000 miles on it.  Up to this point, the
car has had very few problems.  She has owned it since new and kept up
with oil/filter changes.
However, 2 days ago, the oil light came on.  Nothing really seemed to

Hi all, I have a '96 SW2 wagon that has developed a funny sort of sticky
accelerator pedal - it has to be sort of 'pushed loose' each time (there's a
quiet 'thump') and this makes every takeoff a somewhat jackrabbit start.
It's as if the pedal is catching on a wire or something ...

Will most dealers sell parts to a customer without them installing
them?.i'm trying to save some $$$.

After 35000 miles front brakes needed replacing. Installed new front
pads. Job went well with no problems installing the front pads. I did
not open the system to bled since I was only replacing the front pads.
Now I find the brake pedel has too much travel and has developed a

Well, I think I deserved this: previously I owned another GM rust
bucket (1982 Century), and aside from the usual issues it had, the most
annoying one was wires (that is, electrical wires) that tended to break
wherever they flexed the most (doors, trunk, and to a much lesser

Anyone have any clue what type of headlight bulbs they use  and how to
change one.  The thing is so tight in there it looks damn near impossible.
Brad

Trying to help my buddy; his '99 SL1 has recently started getting
difficult to shift left-to-right - like, between 1/2, 3/4, and 5/R
positions on the shift pattern.  I popped off the clip at the transaxle
for the left-right cable, and it was still sticky, indicating it's not

I just bought a 95 Saturn SL1 - 1.9 SOHC.  The valves sound noisy to me, almost like mechanical
lifters out of adjustment.  Is this noisy valve train common to these 4 bangers ???? It's got plenty
of frest oil and a filter.  The car has 145,000 miles....
Thanks