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Flush Radiator - Opinions by
Richard
What is the general consensus on flushing a radiator using your garden hose?
First, I know that you can't dump the coolant itself, but is it okay if
residual coolant is washed out on the ground while flushing (I'm in MN BTW,
if anyone knows)?
Second, my mother's bf, who is kind of a blow-hard...
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Mods for better gas mileage by
Old time radio fan
There's plenty of stuff to get more horsepower out there. What is
there to improve the gas mileage for an Ion or SL2? Do any real
products actually exist?
Related: Anybody try a gasoline preheater? I put a homemade one on a
'74 Mercury Capri and got better gas mileage. Why don't we see...
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April 4th 05 03:47 PM
by Chris
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Record by
lust4sun
This weekend I fit 8 people into my Saturn Ion coup. I would not have
believed it if i didn't see it. Granted I am not recommending that
anyone tries this but still, pretty amazing...
Andy
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Last rites declaration of Ioannes Paulus PP. II (Karol Wojtyla) by
Ioannes Paulus PP. II (Karol Wojtyla)
"The unforgiveable sins this earth must confront and overcome are
Nationalism, capitalism, and hoarding. The idea of every nation
should be forgot, price should be struck from the commons, and
princes should be seen for the devils they are. The sins include
our church, secret societies, and other...
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S series front wheel bearings by
private
My wife has just emailed me about a noisy wheel bearing.
She reported whirring noise she described as persistent, related to
acceleration, deceleration, but not when idling. I assume she means the
noise continues at steady highway speed.but quiet when not in motion. I
have taught her to listen...
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SC1 stalling/starting problems by
crowold
I've read a couple other postings with similar comments but I thought I
would get some opinions on my situation. My '97 SC1 seems to occasionally
have starting and idling problems. Most of the time (when it occurs) the
car has a bad shuddering when idling. when you accelerate there seems to
be...
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98 SC2 Starting/Stalling Problem Intermittent by
Gary
We have a 98 SC2 with about 70,000 miles.
Some days it will not start. It turns over fast, but not matter how long
you crank it it will not start. I do not smell any gas, like it is flooded.
Mostly it will not start when it is very cold. Like 10 degree winter night.
Next day it starts like there...
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Ding in windshield by
Oppie
Some April Fools joke, a car going the other way on a 2 lane highway kicked
up a stone which landed right in the middle of my sight line. Left a 3/4"
ding which hopefully can be repaired. At the recommendation of the garage
next door, I called 'windshield wizard' to look at it.
I tried on two other...
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April 1st 05 11:14 PM
by Oppie
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XM Radio by
marx404
Supposedley I hear that Saturn (& GM) will be putting XM equipped radios in
all future models. (its an available option right now). Just my 2 cents on
XM, I think its the greatest thing since CD's. After selling many cars and
setting it up for customers, I was sold on it, bought one for myself. I...
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should I keep it? by
Snuffy Smiff
It's a '96 SL2, white with tan, exceptional condition, 89,250 miles, needs
struts and motor mounts(I think-where's the cheapest place to buy 'em?),
tires are good but starting to dry rot. Interior is perfect, exterior has a
few paint gouges. Rear windows have issues and need something(?)...
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April 1st 05 05:00 AM
by Mike
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2006 Saturn Preview Now Online by
CE
Continuous improvement has always been a hallmark of Saturn, and for the
2006 model year things are no different. Automotive News reported earlier
this year that Saturn informed retailers at the North American Dealer
Association's (NADA) annual convention that both the ION and VUE will...
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March 31st 05 02:11 AM
by Gary
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95 SL2 codes by
Greg
My daughter has a 95 SL2, auto that dies occasionally at stops. Jumpered
the ALDL and got SES code 32, which I understand points to the EGR - will
check it out this weekend. But, after flashing the SES 32, it flashed the
Coolant light code 84. I can't find any info on that code, or even...
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March 29th 05 05:19 AM
by Greg
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rear wheel bearings by
bothrops
I have a 95 saturn with 340,000km(I live in canada)I have replaced the
front wheel bearings, tierods, lower control arms,but not the strut
assemblies or the rear wheel bearings.The bearings in the back sound fine
but I don't know how long I should put it off. Also the front right strut
bearing...
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Ion - dissapointing by
Mike
Checked out the new Ion's this week. The car was ok. They were not
especially striking or loaded with features for 15-18k. But, NONE of the
cars on the lot had anti-lock brakes. The salesman gave me some cock and
bull story about how the ion has 50% of the weight on the front and back so
you...
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Removing frozen bolts??? by
JacktheCat Turkey
I'm finally replacing the head gasket on my 95 SW1 SOHC because I'm now
having to add 1/2 gallon/day in water-(green)antifreeze.
No "milkshakes" just a good green leak from the front and back of the
engine.
This is a by-the-book (Haynes) job. I can't locate a FSM. The 10mm bolts
holding the AC...
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March 27th 05 11:04 AM
by Laz
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Two flats in one day by
Oppie
Got to work the other day in a few inches of snow. I had my boots on while
driving and found that the parking lot at work was already cleaned. Decided
to change into my regular shoes before going in. While changing, heard a
'gurgling' sound. Seemed to come from the rear driver's side tire...
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March 27th 05 12:33 AM
by Oppie
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Cracked radiator, leaking lines, etc.. (fixed after $530) by
python newbie
Have you ever had service done on your SL1 (mine's a late 90's) and then,
after the service (which was over $600 for a 90,000 plus a fuel fitler and a
pvc valve), a week later you had more problems come up that you just kinda
*feel* would not have come up if you hadn't had the Service in the...
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1995 SL2 - Intermittent idle/stall issue by
Bill
I have a 1995 SL2 with 102,000 miles that is not regularly used. After
it sits for a few days, it won't idle correctly. On cold start, the
idle settles at 700-750, but as soon as I use the throttle and then
back off, it will chuff along at 400-500 or, more usually, die. The
problem persists after...
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