Can bad tires lower gas mileage?
New, Full-Treaded Tires Generate More Rolling Resistance Than Shallow-Treaded, Worn Tires. Since the automotive industry estimates a 10% increase in tire rolling resistance will result in a 1% to 2% decrease in vehicle fuel economy, drivers should expect to experience a potential 2% to 4% decrease in mpg.
Why do new cars consume more fuel?
This is because all the vehicles are least efficient and most polluting at thew start of their journey and during short trips. Trips which are less than 5kms don’t let the engine to reach its optimum operating temperature, therefore, the engine uses more fuel.
How to reset the service engine light on a Saturn s-series?
In this tutorial, learn how to reset the light if it is not functioning properly. If you have already fixed the engine issue and wish to reset the warning light on your Saturn S-Series, this video will show you how quick and easy it is to do so. Follow along and get a little piece of mind and don’t worry about checking your engine anymore.
Are there any problems with the Saturn’s series?
Saturn experimented with making these out of plastic, it was a huge failure. ALL of them failed, if you still own one of these cars and it hasn’t been replaced, it has failed. Symptoms include hard starting, rough idle, temperature gauge not working, awful fuel economy, poor performance, and stumbling, among many other things.
Why is my fuel pump not working on my Saturn s?
This is caused mainly by overdrawing from the 12v socket, or high power aftermarket accessories drawing from the same circuit. There will be melted plastic around the fuse. The radio, chime module, dome light, 12v socket, and fuel pump are on this circuit. You will probably know about it when the fuel pump stops working.
What causes a Saturn’s to slam into reverse?
This causes the car to “slam” into reverse and/or harsh upshifts, depending on which is worn. It will eventually destroy the line pressure solenoid, which will make for very hard upshifts. If left for a while, it will knock the input shaft nut loose, further worsening the condition of the shifts.