Saturns have a design defect, and the piston rings are part of a complete engine overhaul. $$$$$ You'll want to flush out the carbon that builds on the piston rings, that causes it to consume oil... I'm doing my radio show tomorrow (Sat 14th 9AM pacific), and if you call in and be my guest for an hour, I think this would be a good topic for tomorrows show... please email me if your available to call...:) Dave cartalk@fastmail.fm
Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor. Your car has two, replace the one with the 2 wire connector
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Rather than fixing it yourself, you should take it to a professional.
A plugged fuel filter, A plugged catalytic converter,
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The Rings of Saturn was created in 1995.
Remove engine, disassemble, replace piston, re-assemble engine and install. Good times!
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A home mechanic could do this for less than $1000 but he would be skipping many performance and reliability repairs as he has the engine apart.
2 possiblities: 1) worn piston rings, or 2)leaking valve seals
Refer to the link below
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Check saturnfans.com forums under the SL or post the question.
Loose or damaged oil drain plug; Plugged or damaged pcv valve; Worn or broken piston rings.
Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor. Your car has two, replace the one with the 2 wire connector
Open the hood it pops into the backside of the lens.
The PVC valve is not held in by any nuts or bolts. Just pull on it to remove it.