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Engine rattles when idling
Have had this checked by a mechanic, he checked it out and couldn't figure
it out. So he went online to Saturn, they told him to look for some things. He checked those, but it didn't help, it still rattles. It has plenty of power, gas mileage around town is 29mpg, freeway 33mpg.It dosen't burn oil and there are no oil leaks. Thanks for your help |
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In article <26ed92de86e30cfe3d3e6fbf986f7172
@localhost.talkaboutautos.com>, says... > Have had this checked by a mechanic, he checked it out and couldn't figure > it out. So he went online to Saturn, they told him to look for some > things. He checked those, but it didn't help, it still rattles. It has > plenty of power, gas mileage around town is 29mpg, freeway 33mpg.It > dosen't burn oil and there are no oil leaks. Thanks for your help Can you provide us with more information? What did he check? |
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You've given very little information to go on. But, just in case, here's a
thought: My 97 SL2s used to rattle at idle. It was the headlights. When you're idling and rattling, press gently on both headlights. If the rattle stops, then it's probably the tongue in grove joint for holding the headlights in place. A bit of silicone RTV will fix the rattle while remaining pliable enough to adjust the aim of the lights. "Canuck1" > wrote in message lkaboutautos.com... > Have had this checked by a mechanic, he checked it out and couldn't figure > it out. So he went online to Saturn, they told him to look for some > things. He checked those, but it didn't help, it still rattles. It has > plenty of power, gas mileage around town is 29mpg, freeway 33mpg.It > dosen't burn oil and there are no oil leaks. Thanks for your help > |
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On Tue, 11 Jan 2005 22:00:44 -0800, "Kirk Kohnen"
> wrote: >You've given very little information to go on. But, just in case, here's a >thought: > >My 97 SL2s used to rattle at idle. It was the headlights. When you're idling >and rattling, press gently on both headlights. If the rattle stops, then >it's probably the tongue in grove joint for holding the headlights in place. >A bit of silicone RTV will fix the rattle while remaining pliable enough to >adjust the aim of the lights. Good info. I have a 97SL2, it rattles when cold and idling. The sound is very metalic, but goes away when warmed up. I read this rattle was mentioned in the review of the car when it was first new. So just learned to live with it. > >"Canuck1" > wrote in message alkaboutautos.com... >> Have had this checked by a mechanic, he checked it out and couldn't figure >> it out. So he went online to Saturn, they told him to look for some >> things. He checked those, but it didn't help, it still rattles. It has >> plenty of power, gas mileage around town is 29mpg, freeway 33mpg.It >> dosen't burn oil and there are no oil leaks. Thanks for your help >> later, tom @ www.CarFleaMarket.com |
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"Kirk Kohnen" > wrote in message ... > You've given very little information to go on. But, just in case, here's a > thought: > > My 97 SL2s used to rattle at idle. It was the headlights. When you're idling > and rattling, press gently on both headlights. If the rattle stops, then > it's probably the tongue in grove joint for holding the headlights in place. > A bit of silicone RTV will fix the rattle while remaining pliable enough to > adjust the aim of the lights. > This was actually one of the first little repairs I had done on my '98 SL2, they tightened a few bolts around the headlight fixtures and bang, no more vibrations. |
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