Why do we buy Saturn parts from GM?
Keeping a large inventory of Saturn auto parts also helps us reduce our costs because we purchase by the semi-truck load from the GM. Volume ordering allows us to pass huge savings onto you and give regular customers access to wholesale pricing on all our inventory.
Where is the thermostat located on a car?
The thermostat housing is usually under the upper radiator hose. Unbolt the housing and remove the thermostat, using a screwdriver and pliers. Take the thermostat inside. There will generally be a number somewhere on the body, giving it’s opening temperature usually between 160 to 190°F or 70 to 90°C.
How to replace an automotive cooling system thermostat?
Easy step by step guide on how to replace an automobile engine cooling system thermostat, this information will vary per application but follows the same process. Begin with the vehicle on level ground, engine cold, in park with the emergency brake set, disconnect the negative battery cable and wear protective gloves and eyewear.
How can I get the thermostat out of my car?
The thick black hose runs from the side of your radiator and attaches to the top or side of your engine block with a tube clamp. Use a screwdriver to loosen the nut on the tube clamp and then pull the hose off of the engine. Set the end of the hose aside for now so you can access the thermostat housing on your engine.
How to replace the thermostat on a Saturn Ion 2.2?
This is the procedure for replacing a thermostat on a Saturn Ion 2.2 Ecotec. Before doing the job, purchase the two O rings for the crossover pipe and the thermostat housing. This job will take a bit of patience as you will be working in tight areas. Loading…
What makes a GM thermostat an OEM part?
OEM GM thermostats are made from quality materials that make it last as long as the original thermostat. A GM thermostat is an exact fit replacement part that never needs to be modified in order to get it to fit. When you buy your OEM GM parts from us, you’ll get fast, affordable shipping. Order today and get back on the road.
Easy step by step guide on how to replace an automobile engine cooling system thermostat, this information will vary per application but follows the same process. Begin with the vehicle on level ground, engine cold, in park with the emergency brake set, disconnect the negative battery cable and wear protective gloves and eyewear.
When does a Saturn’s series engine fail?
The aftermarket replacements have a quality problem; best bet is to find a low mileage junkyard replacement or order the OE part (~$70). Not hugely common, but still a recurring failure. They usually fail when the engine is hot. You’ll be driving along, and suddenly the engine dies, and won’t restart until it cools.
Keeping a large inventory of Saturn auto parts also helps us reduce our costs because we purchase by the semi-truck load from the GM. Volume ordering allows us to pass huge savings onto you and give regular customers access to wholesale pricing on all our inventory.
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.
Where did the 1998 Saturn’s series come from?
1st owner purchased on 11/05/98 and owned in CA until 07/23/14 • 2nd owner purchased on 07/23/14 and owned in AZ until 02/16/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 6,500 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 2,524 miles/year.