Saturn SL1 owners have reported 2 problems related to engine overheat (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
About three weeks ago the engine overheated. The engine oil and coolant mixed together because the head gasket was cracked.
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The engine oil and the antifreeze is mixing together in the vehicle. This causes the engine to overheat while driving. Had taken vehicle to dealership and was informed by the mechanic the engine cyclinder bead was cracked and needed to be repaired or replaced.