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Which Maintenance at 119K for a '92 Saturn SL1?
I've got a '92 Saturn SL1 and I'm wondering which maintenance is due. Also,
the fuel injectors have never been cleaned. Do they need cleaning? If so, how is it done? Thanks, Tom |
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Which Maintenance at 119K for a '92 Saturn SL1?
The obvious answer is to read the owner's manual. That said, you do not
indicate how the vehicle is currently performing or when any previous preventive maintenance was performed. So generically, at the minimum (assuming you are referring to mechanical maintenance as opposed to physical body aesthetics), I would: Check all fluid levels and condition of each (Oil, Trans, PS, Brake, WW, etc.) Change Engine Oil & Filter Change Transmission Fluid & Filter (Assumes Automatic) Also consider performing the "Reverse Slam Cure" Procedure when changing the ATF Replace and Gap Spark Plugs Replace Ignition Wires Clean Ignition Coil Towers Replace Air Filter Replace Fuel Filter Replace PCV Valve Replace all Rubber Belts Replace all Rubber Coolant/Heater Hoses Drain, Flush, and Replace Engine Coolant/Antifreeze/Distilled Water (Every 2 Years, Follow all Saturn Recommendations, including 2 sealing pellets) Bleed all 4 Wheel Brakes (Old Fluid Flushed) Inspect and Clean Battery Posts and Replace Battery (if over 5 Years old) Check Brake Material and Disks/Drums on all Wheels Check Tire Tread Depth & Replace if Needed Check Pressure on all 4 Tires and the spare too! Inspect Exhaust System for Leaks/Holes/Rust Inspect Engine and Trans for Major Leakage from Gaskets/Seals Verify proper CTS, EGR, and O2 Sensor Operation (all known issues for vehicles of this age/mileage) Verify that the horn and all turn signals, brake lights, headlights operate properly Verify that wipers and washers work properly Replace wiper blades if needed Check All Shocks and Replace if Needed Clean Fuel System/Injectors using Dupont Techron Additive Others will likely add additional things you should check/replace, but these are what come to mind if I were acquiring a vehicle of this age and with the stated mileage. Good luck. Bob "Tom" > wrote in message news:eag9k.53$4a3.25@trnddc04... > I've got a '92 Saturn SL1 and I'm wondering which maintenance is due. > Also, the fuel injectors have never been cleaned. Do they need cleaning? > If so, how is it done? > > Thanks, > > Tom > > |
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Which Maintenance at 119K for a '92 Saturn SL1?
"Bob Shuman" > wrote in message ... > The obvious answer is to read the owner's manual. That said, you do not > indicate how the vehicle is currently performing or when any previous > preventive maintenance was performed. So generically, at the minimum > (assuming you are referring to mechanical maintenance as opposed to > physical body aesthetics), I would: Yes, I'm referring to routine mechanical maintenance. The major engine belt was relpaced about 1,000 miles ago. It's got a manual transmission. Why not change the oil? > Clean Fuel System/Injectors using Dupont Techron Additive how much additive is added? Tom > > Check all fluid levels and condition of each (Oil, Trans, PS, Brake, WW, > etc.) > Change Engine Oil & Filter > Change Transmission Fluid & Filter (Assumes Automatic) Also consider > performing the "Reverse Slam Cure" Procedure when changing the ATF > Replace and Gap Spark Plugs > Replace Ignition Wires > Clean Ignition Coil Towers > Replace Air Filter > Replace Fuel Filter > Replace PCV Valve > Replace all Rubber Belts > Replace all Rubber Coolant/Heater Hoses > Drain, Flush, and Replace Engine Coolant/Antifreeze/Distilled Water (Every > 2 Years, Follow all Saturn Recommendations, including 2 sealing pellets) > Bleed all 4 Wheel Brakes (Old Fluid Flushed) > Inspect and Clean Battery Posts and Replace Battery (if over 5 Years old) > Check Brake Material and Disks/Drums on all Wheels > Check Tire Tread Depth & Replace if Needed > Check Pressure on all 4 Tires and the spare too! > Inspect Exhaust System for Leaks/Holes/Rust > Inspect Engine and Trans for Major Leakage from Gaskets/Seals > Verify proper CTS, EGR, and O2 Sensor Operation (all known issues for > vehicles of this age/mileage) > Verify that the horn and all turn signals, brake lights, headlights > operate properly > Verify that wipers and washers work properly > Replace wiper blades if needed > Check All Shocks and Replace if Needed > Clean Fuel System/Injectors using Dupont Techron Additive > > Others will likely add additional things you should check/replace, but > these are what come to mind if I were acquiring a vehicle of this age and > with the stated mileage. Good luck. > > Bob > > > > "Tom" > wrote in message > news:eag9k.53$4a3.25@trnddc04... >> I've got a '92 Saturn SL1 and I'm wondering which maintenance is due. >> Also, the fuel injectors have never been cleaned. Do they need cleaning? >> If so, how is it done? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Tom >> >> > > |
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Which Maintenance at 119K for a '92 Saturn SL1?
Tom,
Buy the bottle of Techron at the auto parts store and read the instructions. One 12 ounce bottle per full tank since Saturn tank is pretty small. (They also make a 20 oz. size for larger vehicles.) Yes, you can certainly drain and change the lubricant in a manual transmission. Make sure you use the proper replacement fluid. Bob .. "Tom" > wrote in message news:Fli9k.44$713.12@trnddc03... > Yes, I'm referring to routine mechanical maintenance. > > The major engine belt was relpaced about 1,000 miles ago. > It's got a manual transmission. Why not change the oil? >> Clean Fuel System/Injectors using Dupont Techron Additive > how much additive is added? > > Tom |
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Which Maintenance at 119K for a '92 Saturn SL1?
"Bob Shuman" > wrote in message news > Tom, > > Buy the bottle of Techron at the auto parts store and read the > instructions. One 12 ounce bottle per full tank since Saturn tank is > pretty small. (They also make a 20 oz. size for larger vehicles.) > > Yes, you can certainly drain and change the lubricant in a manual > transmission. Make sure you use the proper replacement fluid. > Bob > . > "Tom" > wrote in message > news:Fli9k.44$713.12@trnddc03... >> Yes, I'm referring to routine mechanical maintenance. >> >> The major engine belt was relpaced about 1,000 miles ago. >> It's got a manual transmission. Why not change the oil? >>> Clean Fuel System/Injectors using Dupont Techron Additive >> how much additive is added? Thanks all for the advice. It's got a manual transmission I had the trans oil changed at 69K. would it hurt to have it done again? All scheduled maintenace has been done by a Saturn dealer. At this point the bodsy is rough and I'm holding on to it 'til I find a nice used Camry or something else. I live in a large city, park in a large public garage and 90% of my driving is city. Tom |
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