Why does my Buick Lucerne engine hesitate during acceleration?
A vehicle with a combustion (gas or diesel) engine requires an exact mixture of fuel and air to run efficiently. If this mixture is thrown off in any way, it may result in an engine running too lean (not enough air), or too rich (not enough fuel).
What happens when an engine is hesitating in a car?
When a engine is hesitating it will cause the car to lunge or surge which will cause a sudden jerk as the car slows down. This condition can cause dangerous situations in heavy traffic when drivers behind expect continuous forward movement.
Can a distributor ignition system cause engine hesitation?
This condition can cause dangerous situations in heavy traffic when drivers behind expect continuous forward movement. Older engine’s are equipped with a distributor ignition system. This systems can cause hesitation when maladjusted, by using a timing light this situation can be checked and corrected.
How much horsepower does a Saturn Ion have?
The new engine was fitted with the ECU from the 2.4-liter engine. The 2.4-liter Ecotec received a similar upgrade: power increased from 170 hp (127 kW) to 175 hp (130 kW) at 6500 rpm, and torque increased from 162 lb⋅ft (220 N⋅m) to 164 lb⋅ft (222 N⋅m) at 4800 rpm .
When did General Motors stop making the Saturn Ion?
Below are the Production Numbers for the Ion Red Line from 2004 to 2007. General Motors decided to discontinue the Ion after the 2007 model year. It was replaced by the 2008 Astra. The Astra shares the Delta platform with the Ion, but is a captive import from Opel.
Are there any problems with the Saturn L series?
“The Saturn L-Series vehicles have been plagued by problems from the very beginning,” said NCCC Vice President Brian Reitter. “To this day, complaints about the L-Series have never subsided.” Reitter says that the most common complaint continues to be the defective timing chain.
When did the Saturn Ion set a land speed record?
On October 17, 2003 at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, the Saturn Ion Red Line, piloted by the GM Performance Division’s “Saturn Land Speed Record Project” set a new land-speed record in the “G/Blown Fuel Altered” Class at 212.684 mph.