Can a tow bar be attached to a Saturn?
A tow plate is a piece of heavy metal that attaches to your car (in a number of places and varied ways) and allows you to hook up a tow bar to your car. Attaching a tow plate to the Saturn was no big deal. I used a Blue Ox bar and plate.
When did the second generation Saturn SL come out?
The second generation SL sedans and SW station wagons were made from 1996 to 1999. They had both featured a completely redesigned exterior. The interior was mostly the same as on the first generation vehicles, while mechanically they went largely untouched. The redesigned second generation S-series went on sale in 1995 for the 1996 model year.
What kind of car was the Saturn’s series?
The Saturn S-series was a family of compact cars from the Saturn automobile company of General Motors. Saturn pioneered the brand-wide “no haggle” sales technique.
What kind of transmission does a Saturn SL have?
The base SL model featured the MP2 manual transmission only, and it had manual steering. On the exterior the car featured unique hubcaps different from the SL1 and came equipped with only a driver’s side exterior mirror (a passenger mirror was a popular dealer-installed option).
Are there any problems with towing a Saturn?
There are no speedometer disconnects (the odometer on the Saturn does not show towed miles). There are no special pumps or lock-outs (Saturn designed the car for towing). The only real problem you might face is disinformation. Disinformation: The Amount of Disinformation is UNBELIEVABLE!
Where did I Buy my 1996 Saturn wagon?
Bought our SW2 Saturn Wagon (Manual Transmission) used with 37,000 miles on the clock. Bought it mostly for commuting, toting kayaks and bicycles including some long loaded down trips from Maine to Florida and Maine to Indianapolis as examples. Great road car.
What did the 1996 Saturn’s series look like?
No complaints about the Saturn’s looks or body. With full set of snow tires it was a snowmobile. Never got stuck, whether commuting on our rural roads or heading to a ski area in a big snow storm. In wagon form it was actually a fairly good looking little car with plenty of cargo room seats down.
How old is the odometer on a 1996 Saturn?
Check back with us soon. Showing 3 of 331 reviews. I bought this car 4 years ago, and took the odometer from 90k to 140k. These Saturn’s are insanely easy to diagnose/ work on yourself. The Saturn forums online are second to none, and will have every repair tutorial possible.
A tow plate is a piece of heavy metal that attaches to your car (in a number of places and varied ways) and allows you to hook up a tow bar to your car. Attaching a tow plate to the Saturn was no big deal. I used a Blue Ox bar and plate.
What causes a bad ground connection on a towing trailer?
Towing Tip! A bad ground connection is one of the most common causes for trailer wiring problems. A bad ground can show up as an overall lighting failure, even when the voltmeter says you have a charge. It can also create intermittent failure, causing your lights to flicker randomly.
What kind of plugs are used in a gooseneck trailer?
The SAE J2863 7-way RV blade format is typically used on gooseneck trailers, utility trailers, cargo trailers and equipment trailers. Trailers are equipped with different plug types based on their electrical components. The chart below provides examples of common trailers and the types of plugs they typically use.
How do you get your car out of a tow point?
You first put the car in park. Disconnecting the car when in neutral can lead the the funniest campground experience you would ever want to see. Disconnect the wires and cables. You pull two quick disconnects and pull one pin out of each tow point and the car is free.