98 Saturn Sl2 overheat
posted by White Noise on May 16, 2008
Greetings,
While I know electronic gadgets well I'm not nearly as good with cars, aside from basic brake and oil changes.
98 Saturn SL2 160k mi. Overheated on the highway, steam and all, pulled off and sure enough coolant had leaked/steamed out. Let it rest and refilled coolant and was able to make it home with the heater on and the temp gauge reading normal. Coolant light blinked all the way. I checked the coolant when I arrived home and it was low and not pressurized. Just looking for some ideas here/ estimate on prices.
Thanks,
-WN
While I know electronic gadgets well I'm not nearly as good with cars, aside from basic brake and oil changes.
98 Saturn SL2 160k mi. Overheated on the highway, steam and all, pulled off and sure enough coolant had leaked/steamed out. Let it rest and refilled coolant and was able to make it home with the heater on and the temp gauge reading normal. Coolant light blinked all the way. I checked the coolant when I arrived home and it was low and not pressurized. Just looking for some ideas here/ estimate on prices.
Thanks,
-WN
1 Other User Has The Same Problem
Posted by Monty B on Jun 27, 2008
I'm not sure if it's the themostat i'm haveing trouble with or the waterpump.
Where does the themostat sit in reguards to both hoses.
One top hose swings to the right side, the other to the front of the engine.
Is the themostat under the alternator?
Where does the themostat sit in reguards to both hoses.
One top hose swings to the right side, the other to the front of the engine.
Is the themostat under the alternator?
Best Solution
posted on May 16, 2008
GuruIf it overheated without being low on coolant the first time you may have a themostat sticking. But I would start with a check of all the hoses for cracks or loose clamps. Also check leakage at the front of the motor from the water pump. It's hidden behind the a/c compressor but you should see splash marks on the hood if it's leaking there. For good info on how to fix it yourself try www.saturnfans.com. There are a lot of good tech tip articles for the S series cars. I lost a water pump pulley at about 90,000 overheated five times getting home. The car now has 230,000 on it and still going strong.
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