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I have a 1997 saturn sl1, when i brake and turn i hear a metal on metal sound. i am somewhat confused because it only happens at certain times like when i just start my car and begin to pull out while turning, also sometimes when i come to a stop sign, right before i come to a complete stop i hear the metal on metal sound and i noticed that i can feel it somewhat through the clutch
It could be the low brake pad indicators making the noise, indicating that the pads need to be replaced soon before damage to the rotors occurs. Have your brake's inspected and may have to replace the brake pads and rotors. You can save some money by turning the brake rotors, but there not to expansive and you might as well replace them.
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The park neutral safety switch is bad ! Put the vehicle in neutral an see if it starts then .
BTSI solenoid ???? What do you think this is ? I do believe you have this mixed up , it's really called shift interlock solenoid > a safety system that will not let the vehicle shift from park unless the driver is pushing the brake pedal .
Only the manufacturer's recommended oil weight should ever be used in your engine.
While using a heavier weight oil might reduce the leakage somewhat, (but not much), the benefit will be more than offset by the internal damage that an UN-recommended oil weight may cause to your engine. The engine was built with certain tolerances between the metal parts, and a higher weight (thicker oil viscosity) may not be able to penetrate the spaces, causing premature wear.
In short, don't do it. Repair the leaky seal, or gasket, and only run what Saturn says you should run.
these cars are common for the automatic serpentine belt tensioner breaking down, causing an almost plastic like rattle. the fact that it gets worse in gear and with the A/C on confirms this suspicion. buy a quality brand name, such as a delco, or else you are asking for more problems. avoid the goodyear brand. good luck!
prop the wheel off the ground that has the noisey bearing involved. Turn the wheel by hand spinning it as fast as you can. You will hear different noises as it spins if bad. it could sound very smooth and when it hits a certain location the noise will come and go. If the sound is like scrapping metal instead check the inner brake caliper sheild. That could be bent instead causing this sound
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