When did the Saturn I4 engine come out?
This engine was used from 1995 to 2002. The SOHC engine was available on the base model S-series vehicles (SC1, SL, SL1, SW, SW1) 1992 through 1998 L24 cylinder heads developed issues with cracks developing in the fifth camshaft journal, located closest to #4 cylinder.
What kind of engine does a Saturn’s have?
The powerplant used in Saturn S-series automobiles was a straight-4 aluminum piston engine produced by Saturn, a subsidiary of General Motors. The engine was only used in the Saturn S-series line of vehicles (SL, SC, SW) from 1991 through 2002. It was available in chain-driven SOHC or DOHC variants. This was an…
What was the compression ratio of the Saturn I4?
The cylinder head was also redesigned to keep the compression ratio at 8.8:1 even with the flat top pistons and now featured provisions for an air injection reaction system. This engine was used from 1995 to 2002. The SOHC engine was available on the base model S-series vehicles (SC1, SL, SL1, SW, SW1)
Where is the camshaft located on a Saturn I4 engine?
The SOHC and DOHC engines used different timing chain sets. The SOHC (LK0/L24) cylinder head had 8 valves and was made of lost foam cast aluminum. The camshaft was located in the center of the cylinder head and driven by a chain off the front crankshaft sprocket.
This engine was used from 1995 to 2002. The SOHC engine was available on the base model S-series vehicles (SC1, SL, SL1, SW, SW1) 1992 through 1998 L24 cylinder heads developed issues with cracks developing in the fifth camshaft journal, located closest to #4 cylinder.
The powerplant used in Saturn S-series automobiles was a straight-4 aluminum piston engine produced by Saturn, a subsidiary of General Motors. The engine was only used in the Saturn S-series line of vehicles (SL, SC, SW) from 1991 through 2002. It was available in chain-driven SOHC or DOHC variants. This was an…
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.
What kind of mpg does a 1998 Saturn’s get?
I’ve only put in maybe $200 in repairs besides the oil changes and there’s a couple minor things that I look past since it’s a beater after all. I get great mpg 26 in city driving up to 38 on the highway in an automatic.
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.
Is the Saturn car parts catalog easy to use?
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The cylinder head was also redesigned to keep the compression ratio at 8.8:1 even with the flat top pistons and now featured provisions for an air injection reaction system. This engine was used from 1995 to 2002. The SOHC engine was available on the base model S-series vehicles (SC1, SL, SL1, SW, SW1)
Where can I buy 2002 Saturn body parts?
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