94 SW2 Oil eater

Discussion in 'Saturn S-series' started by Linda, Apr 27, 2006.

  1. Linda

    SnoMan Guest


    You are over playing this. If engines blew or were damaged that easy
    there would be a LOT more dead cars on the road! when oil gets down
    to 50% or capacity then you need to start worrying but not at 10 or
    20%. I am not saying that you should run it a quart low all the time
    but what I am saying is if it is a quarter to a 1/2 a mark below full
    of so there is no need to panic or top it off unless you are planning
    a extended trip. Also contray to popular belief, a 10 to 20% overfill
    will not hurt a thing either as it take a lot more overfill than that
    to cause problems. SO it you are "worried" about your oil consumption,
    add a extra 4 to 8 ounces at top off to extend top off intervals.
     
    SnoMan, May 1, 2006
    #21
  2. Linda

    IYM Guest

    Reminds me of an old "Home Improvement" episode -

    Tim: "I just don't understand....the engine is seized! It's got no oil!!
    Didn't the oil light come on?!?!"

    Jill: "yes"

    Tim: "Yes?!?! And you didn't stop?!?!?"

    Jill: "Well, I thought the light would get brighter if it reeeeally
    needed it".
     
    IYM, May 1, 2006
    #22
  3. Linda

    Lane Guest

    I currently own 2 Saturns, and have been an owner for more than 12 years.
    I've been through more than one engine, and have seen others in my car club
    suffer oil-related failures and have to say this.

    If you run at all below the full mark, ANYTIME, you are asking for it.
    S-Series engines have proven over the years to be very touchy when it comes
    to oil. They like it full, and they like it changed at the 3000 mile mark.
    An owner is free to disregard either or both of those. But if you do, you
    are shortening the life of your motor. Guaranteed. While it won't break
    instantly by running a quart low, you are using up your small margin of
    safety. From one Saturn owner to many others, I urge everyone to please get
    in the habit of checking their oil and keeping it at the full mark.

    Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]
     
    Lane, May 2, 2006
    #23
  4. Linda

    Linda Guest

    Hi YMMV,
    Well said and it's nice to hear a pilots take on autos. I keep a quart
    in the SW2 all the time. Love my 94 and replaced the motor when I
    replaced the trans from 6th Planet Auto Parts in Florida. They sell
    only used Saturn parts. Hope this one lasts longer than the 160k on my
    old one. Still love my wagon but being Saturn doesn't have any more
    I'll probably buy something else when it's time.
    Thanks again Linda
     
    Linda, May 4, 2006
    #24
  5. Linda

    Private Guest

    I am also a big believer in the mini SW body type. When combined with a
    good roof rack they allow tremendous utility and great fuel economy. I have
    even slept in mine, and seldom have a reason to put the rear seat back up.
    If Saturn had continued to produce the S1 series wagons I would have
    purchased another new one but now I guess I will have to just make do with
    what I have, hopefully for another ten years or more. By that time there
    will be a whole new generation of cars to choose from. I think it is sad
    that GM has abandoned the economical SW in favor of gas hog SUVs and plain
    sedans with no cargo space.

    Good luck with yours, YMMV
     
    Private, May 4, 2006
    #25
  6. Linda

    NapalmHeart Guest

    Just as a point of reference, "YMMV" is an acronym for "Your Mileage May
    Vary."
     
    NapalmHeart, May 4, 2006
    #26
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