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How do 98 Saturn SL2s monitor the coolant level?
Coolant level would be a sensor going into the fill cannister on the left side of the engine bay. Temperature would be done with the sensor just below the EGR valve on the engine just above the transmission bellhousing. Tiny little wire going into a single plug sensor.
How good do 1993 Saturn SL2s run?
Well, I've got a 93 SL2 that has 170,000 miles on it, and aside from standard maintenance such as oil changes, tune-ups and the like, it runs like a champ. I've got the 1.9 litre DOHC Motor, and the Manual Transmission. I love the car to death. I deliver pizza for Pizza Hut and put anywhere from 50 to 100 miles of hard use on my car per day. It has taken more abuse from me with less complaint than any other car I've owned(more than 20 cars). It's fast(0 - 60 in 6 to 7 secs!), efficient(28 mpg) and fun! Saturn comes highly recommended by me! :) Beware! The SL1s and SL2s from appr 1991 to 1994 are very sensitive. I just had my engine replaced (92 SL1) and spent appr 3700 on the job (including tow trucks and a crate engine and the mechanics time). I was told by my mechanic that if I had the SL2 for that year the job might have cost me up to 1500 dollars more than it did. The difference between the two models is that the SL1 has a single overhead cam, the SL2 has a dual overhead cam. I love my car, and its zippy and fun, but it needs more frequent tune-ups than are recommended, even by the manufacturer. Just my personal experience. I have a 1995 SL2 manual trans. I deliver pizza for domino's, I've put 45000 miles in just one year, it went through snow, rain, and mud, the only thing I've done was regular oil changes and basic tune ups. By the way my sat have 150000 miles now and still runs like new. I love my saturn, it's by far the best car I've ever owned!! I have a 1993 Saturn SL2 and my buddy has 1995 Saturn SL2. Trust me, we would like to burn them to the ground, useless junk.
How do you replace the alternator on a 1996 Saturn SL2?
I don't know if it would be the same way with an SL2, but I happen to have a 1996 Saturn SL1 that I replaced the alternator with and this is what I had to do to replace it. First you have to get the car on a lift. Then, take off the passenger side front tire and then there is a plastic splash guard you have to remove to gain access to the alternator. In order to remove the alternator you have to take the tension off the pulley by releasing the serpentine belt. Then, remove the 3 bolts that mount the alternator. but before you remove any electrical connections to the alternator, disconnect the main negative of the battery to prevent shock or a power surge. I have a 97 SL2 and I have done the alternator. Everything he stated is correct. A few additional points. The mounting bolts are very hard to see and you will need to rotate the pulley to get to all of them. Once the alternator is free it needs to be removed through the wheel well. It won't appear to fit anywhere but it really does. Additional points: I have changed alternators in SL2s about a dozen times now (much to my chagrin). 1. Before you even BEGIN disconnect your battery completely. You can cause serious damage to your alternator and car computer if you do not. Better to err on the side of caution you see. 2. The other safe thing to do is to remove the serpentine belt BEFORE you get the car on a lift device. 3. Next, raise the car on a lift so you can get underneath safely and easly. 4. Remove the passenger side front tire and splash guards. 5. Remove the electrical wiring from the alternator. 6. Remove the bolts on the alternator. (Taking care to have the alternator secured before removing the last bolt. 7. On many Sl2s upon removal of the last bolt, you may place your hand underneath it, and give it just about a quarter turn, and slowly slide it through an opening below the alternator that looks as though, and may feel as though it should never fit through. You can do this by giving it that quarter turn, and then sorta spiraling it through the opening in a slow and decisive manner. Repeat these steps in reverse order to insert a new alternator. The first time i did this it took me an hour, the second 1/2 hour, and there on out it only takes me about 15 minutes. Its a very simple process, almost as easy as changing your oil... the hardest part is undoing the bolts. Be safe. ben
