New or Returning S-Series owners' checklist Version 3.0

[MLX10]

Haha don't get too jealous I just hit 88k and I'll be packing the miles on her. plus my "mechanically sound" comment was premature. doing work on her constantly but I love her just the same.

[MrAnon]

Eh, it's a good excuse to get out of other work. "Sorry, honey, can't do the lawn today - gotta work on the car. The flux capacitor isn't fluxing like it should..."

[Pitcher]

Wheel Lug Nut Torque: All S-Series lug nuts are to be torque'd to 100 ft/lbs.

[nateandrews6]

this is not so much a reply...i'm getting a 1993 SL@ next weekend.what i'm trying to locate is either a burgandy sunroof exterior panel,or glass.maybe even possibly the motor.i'll know more when i get it.does anyone know where i can either find a used one,or cheap aftermarket?

[gas3987]

This is a fantastic wealth of information. I'm looking forward to owning one of these SL2s, and hoping I get a good specimen!

I do have a question on the "reverse slam" that I have read a lot about. Is it more prevalent when the engine/transmission are cold, good and hot, or just all the time?

I'm going to take a look at a 2001 with 159000 miles on it that, by the pictures anyway, looks in real good shape and they claim well maintained.

Thank you for sharing this!

[Skippy3410]

Hey everyone, I'm a new member and can't seem to figure out how to make my own post, so I was hoping someone could help answer some of these mystery's... I have 2001 SL2 Saturn and it has 258*** with a manual trans and I have extremely high RPM's at 55... Just changed plugs and wires. Cleaned injectors. It made a difference for about a week, but it went back to running like poo. I went from 400+ miles on a full tank and I'm down to 250 if I'm lucky. Check Engine Light is on. code that comes up is EGR. I was told that the EGR would not be causing the RPM problem.

[Saturn2002SL2]

See below...

[Technologist]

Originally Posted by MrAnon

Alright, that's just not fair! Here I was thinking I was the low-mileage 95 SC2 champ at 86k and you come along with only 85k. Cheater! Meanie! Evildoer!

I am the new owner of a "primo" SL2... bought it with 75K miles on it and just turned 76K miles. It was garage kept until last year, so most everything is really sweet!

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