Why is your 1994 Saturn sc1 burning oil?

Answer 1

Because Saturns are cheap cars, cheaply made with cheap parts. Cheaply made cars (like Saturns) simply do not last long or hold up well. You'll be very lucky to get 100,000 miles out of a Saturn. I'm sorry, but I'm just telling you like it is. Don't spend a lot of money fixing this car, instead go and buy yourself a good car, like a Honda, Mazda or Toyota.

Sorry for the bad news but I'd just hate for you to go and spend a bunch of money trying to fix this heap only to have it break down again a month later.

well actually my Saturn has 200,000k on it and it still runs great.

-I have had my Saturn sc1 for 10yrs, 135,000 miles and it runs great. Shortly after 100,000 miles I discovered I have to add oil in between oil changes, but the gas milage is so good (32+mpg) I don't mind adding a little extra oil now and then.

-I have had my Saturn for 16 years with 148 thousand miles and still runs fine, for oil burning i would check the pcv valve and or do a compression check on the engine.

-I've driven 2 94' Saturns over 300,000 miles and had no major breakdowns. Sold the first one cause I was too sick of driving it, not because it was in disrepair and I am STILL driving the second one and it is running GREAT. Not so sure if I agree to the "cheapness" of them. They may be inexpensive, but VERY well made.

-My 94' Saturn has over 234k on it, and because it was so 'cheaply' made, I've saved literally $1,000's by working on it myself...and as a chick, that just makes me that much more awesome! EASY to work on, save money, great gas mileage, why would I want to buy a new car only to pay the highest price for parts and labor, when I save everytime by easily doing it myself? Water Pump? no prob, gaskets? easy plugs wires vacuum hoses oil change shall I go on? Its a sporty car, last alot longer than my brothers' 2001 Mazda, I'll keep it til it can be kept no more!