I week and a half ago I had my car battery replaced. I have a 1995 SL2 standard, this is the second battery for the car. When I went to the garage I could not start my car, I had to push it to start it, the battery was dead. Once the car was running the garage guy took one of the battery...

I just replaced the belt on my 97 SL1 this past Dec. and it has started slipping again when first starting. I checked to see if there was any oil on it and it looks clean. I have about 174k miles on it and was wondering if the tensioner could be weak or pulley is locking up. Anyone have...

I need to replace serpentine belt tensioner. Is it really necessary to remove the right upper mount as Chilton recommends? -- MP

My belt suddenly became loose yesterday, and I'm fairly familiar with how to work on cars. However when i try to get my belt back on and tight I can't get the tensioner to stay taught. Is there a trick to getting it to stay because I've heard they're self adjusting so maybe my tensioner is just...

Bert- You seem to live 24/7/365 on this Saturn message board, while I come on here maybe once every 3 months posting a new epidemic Saturn defect that starts to show up on their cars. Do you have stock in Saturn Corp.? Do you have stock in that Chinese company that marketed all that poison...

Was planning to start up a similar group when I found this ancient history and figured now was as good a time as any to reactivate it. My personal top five: 2004 WRX wagon: what you get when you crossbreed a Porsche 911 and a Jeep Cherokee. Does absolutely everything well. Runs fast...

Car GPS navigation systems have come a long way from their early forms. http://gadgetupdates.googlepages.com/top_3_car_gps_systems

There are quite a few excellent GPS units for under $200. Let's take a look at a few of the best ones… http://gadgetreviews.co.cc/Best_GPS_Units_For_Less_Than__200_.htm

"I can teach anyone how to get what they want out of life. The problem is I can't find anybody who can tell me what they want." -- Mark Twain "Today people in America can become whatever they want. Trouble is most don't know what they want." -- Earl Nightingale What do you want? Are you sick of the...

I need to have my car serviced and I'm looking for recommendations on the best Saturn dealer to go with in the DC area. The Alexandria location is closest to me, but I've called them twice and left messages, and nobody ever called me back...plus I've been reading some not-so-good reviews about...

What is the best site to get used body parts on-line, or do you go to a local junk yard and use their network?

hello, I've been wondering this for quite a while. I've got a 99 SL1, manual trans, and was wondering: when is the best time to shift? Especially concerning gas mileage, is it better to shift around 2,000 rpm's if accelerating slowly? How about the best shift points to save on engine/trans...

I will be replacing the tires on my 2004 L-300 shortly, and I was wondering if anyone had any reccomendations. Thanks!!

About a year or so ago I read a thread on here that mentioned a tire that some drivers wanted to buy for their Saturns. Seemed the consensus was that brand was the best and helped make for a real smooth ride. Considering how low my SW2 sits I'd like to get tires that would help make riding in it as...

Perhaps this is a silly question for someone like me, but perhaps this is the best place to post this question. I consider myself "adequate" with a manual transmission and would really like to improve on my shifting skills. Is there a web site that can help me? TIA -- marx404

We have a dirty little '03 SL1. ONe mechanic says use BG fuel injection cleaner ($30. a can at Saturn), another says use Chevron Techron (Auto Parts Store $3.00). The second one says that Techron is better and cheaper (I agree cheaper). Which is better or are they the same? From my experience, BG...

Are these any good? I have my eye on the Michelin Harmony, but the sales guy suggested these - they apparently have an 80k wear rating, et cetera. Any thoughts appreciated. thanks mh

I know this may seem like a silly question, but I really could use some help on this. The other day a Bird decided to dump on the Roof of my L300. Well I did not notice it at first and it kind of baked on in the Hot Sun. When I did finally get it off, it seemed like it damaged the clear coat a...

My saturn, 96 sc2 150k oil is getting blacker and blacker and I am using about 1 1/2 quarts between oil changes. I use to change oil every 3000 miles but have started moving it up to 2500 because of the color. I started with mobil one oil synthetic from about 75k miles but since about 125k have...

I recently misguided the LW200, partly sideswiping (in reverse) against a fence post. Caught the edge of the passenger side mirror and its housing is cracked. Also have a light but visible scratch about 2' along the side door. Short of a trip to The Dealership or indy body shop, is there an...