How do you get coolant out of a Saturn SL1?
Top off the overflow reservoir to the full line. Run the SL1 with the radiator cap off to allow the air to bleed from the radiator. As the Saturn heats up to running temperature, it will suck in coolant, requiring more to be added as it purges air pockets from the radiator, spilling some of the coolant in the process.
What kind of coolant do you use in a Saturn?
Place a funnel into the radiator neck and fill the radiator with global coolant that is premixed or broken down with equal parts coolant and water. Saturns call for Dex-cool, which is fine, but global coolant has been created to work in virtually any vehicle.
How do you change the radiator cap on a Saturn?
Place the drain bucket below the radiator neck to catch the spillage. Add more coolant as necessary. Once the temperature gauge on the dash indicates 190 degrees F–or normal–replace the radiator cap and allow the Saturn to run for another 15 minutes.
Where is the petcock valve on a Saturn SL1?
Lift the front ends up with a floor jack. Place the lifting cup of the jack on the upper pinch panel and place a floor jack under the frame rail on both sides of the SL1. Remove the jack. Grab the pliers and the drain bucket and crawl under the front of the Saturn. Locate the petcock valve of the radiator along the bottom rail of the radiator.
What to do if your Saturn SL has a leak?
When the air conditioner in your 2000 Saturn SL starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system. Most refrigerants include a leak sealer that will seal small leaks in addition to filling the R134a refrigerant.
How to add Freon to a Saturn SL-2000?
How to add freon to your 2000 Saturn SL: hook up the can of refrigerant (likely r-134a) to the low pressure port. When your compressor kicks on, add freon to the correct pressure. In addition to cooling, freon lubricates the compressor when it runs. Advance Auto coupon for 20% off entire order: KIOSK20
Why is my Saturn SL blowing hot air?
Video Description When the air conditioner in your 2000 Saturn SL starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system.
Where is the petcock valve on a Saturn radiator?
Grab the pliers and the drain bucket and crawl under the front of the Saturn. Locate the petcock valve of the radiator along the bottom rail of the radiator. Position the drain bucket beneath the petcock valve and turn the valve counterclockwise to open. Use pliers, if necessary. Coolant will begin trickling immediately.
Top off the overflow reservoir to the full line. Run the SL1 with the radiator cap off to allow the air to bleed from the radiator. As the Saturn heats up to running temperature, it will suck in coolant, requiring more to be added as it purges air pockets from the radiator, spilling some of the coolant in the process.
How can I bleed air out of my radiator?
There are two other methods available for bleeding air from your cooling system. Some vehicles actually have bleeder valves specifically for this problem, located at the top or in front of the radiator. Open the valve and bleed the air trapped in the upper portion of the radiator. You can also jack your car to bleed the air from the cooling system.
Place a funnel into the radiator neck and fill the radiator with global coolant that is premixed or broken down with equal parts coolant and water. Saturns call for Dex-cool, which is fine, but global coolant has been created to work in virtually any vehicle.
Is there a way to bleed coolant out of a car?
There are actually two different methods of getting the air out from your cooling system. The manual method is the old style variant of bleeding the coolant system. Some cars have an air bleed valve to get the air out from the system, and some cars don’t have this air bleed valve which makes it a lot more difficult.
When the air conditioner in your 2000 Saturn SL starts blowing hot air, you likely have a freon leak. Recharging the freon in your AC system is an inexpensive and easy first step to restoring the cooling capacity of your A/C system. Most refrigerants include a leak sealer that will seal small leaks in addition to filling the R134a refrigerant.
Place the drain bucket below the radiator neck to catch the spillage. Add more coolant as necessary. Once the temperature gauge on the dash indicates 190 degrees F–or normal–replace the radiator cap and allow the Saturn to run for another 15 minutes.
How do you remove the radiator cap from a SL1?
Loosen the lower radiator hose clamp–with a screwdriver or pliers–and remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator. Crawl out from under the SL1 and locate the radiator cap. Remove the radiator cap from the top of the radiator fill neck. This will allow an air vent to purge out more coolant from the radiator.
How do you get coolant out of a radiator?
Use a garden hose to flush into the radiator to help rinse it out, if desired. Note how full the drain bucket is getting down below and what containers you have to pour the spent coolant into for proper disposal. Siphon the coolant from the overflow reservoir is desired, then rinse that out with water as well.
How do you get coolant out of a Saturn radiator?
Remove the jack. Grab the pliers and the drain bucket and crawl under the front of the Saturn. Locate the petcock valve of the radiator along the bottom rail of the radiator. Position the drain bucket beneath the petcock valve and turn the valve counterclockwise to open. Use pliers, if necessary. Coolant will begin trickling immediately.
Grab the pliers and the drain bucket and crawl under the front of the Saturn. Locate the petcock valve of the radiator along the bottom rail of the radiator. Position the drain bucket beneath the petcock valve and turn the valve counterclockwise to open. Use pliers, if necessary. Coolant will begin trickling immediately.
Why is the radiator cap off on Saturn SL1?
Run the SL1 with the radiator cap off to allow the air to bleed from the radiator. As the Saturn heats up to running temperature, it will suck in coolant, requiring more to be added as it purges air pockets from the radiator, spilling some of the coolant in the process.
How often should I change the coolant in my Saturn SL1?
Changing the coolant in your Saturn SL1 is part of the scheduled maintenance routine. Depending on how much you drive the car, the SL1 should have the coolant replaced every two to three years for optimal performance.