Engine Burning Oil Problems of Saturn SL2

Saturn SL2 owners have reported 7 problems related to engine burning oil (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1996 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 06/05/2002

I bought my car in 1996 brand new from stamford Saturn car dealer. During the first year, I experienced that my car is using one quart of oil per month. I reported to my car dealer that my car is using 1 quart of oil every month, they recommended that I bring the car to them for oil consumption study for six month. I did not bring my car to the dealer at that time. After six years, my car was using 3 quarts of oil within ten days. I called Saturn representative and the local Saturn car dealer for help. They recommended that I authorize the dealer to do tear down of the engine. I authorized the dealer to the tear down of the engine; after the tear down dealer recommended that, I either have the car repaired for $3000. 00 or replace the engine for $4300. 00. I decided to have the engine replaced with new engine. The Saturn representative would not admit that my car has manufacturer defect, I explained to them this is not normal for a new car to use up 3 quarts of oil in ten days. In the beginning, the Saturn representative agreed if the car had oil consumption or manufacturer defect they would help with the repair cost. However, after the repair they are not helping me with the repair cost. Please try to understand I have family wife and two year old son, my wife cannot work full time because she has to take care of our son. To pay $4300. 00 is too much for me to handle, please help. I paid the dealer with my american express card.

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2 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1997 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 11/08/2001

A extreme problem with oil consumption since the time of ownership of the vehicle and the problem is getting worse with every mile driven. I am at the point now of putting/adding 2-3 quarts of oil every 300-400 miles. Engine freeze is now on the horizon due to sludge build-up. And I've been told this is what Saturns do. Can this be right to the consumer.

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3 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1997 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 09/02/1999

Excess oil consumption: vehicle could stop without warning as a result of engine burn-up. Saturn denies responsibility for defective engine.

4 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1996 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 08/05/1999

I purchased my Saturn Sl2 new in 1996. After 70,000 miles it started using an inordinate amount of oil. Oil consumption started to eclipse 1 qt. For every 500 miles. My oil change service said Saturn engines were notorious for bad rings. I took to Saturn dealership. They wanted several thousand dollars for a new engine. I replaced engine with a Saturn engine with 23,000 miles. After another 40,000 miles the replacement engine exhibited the exact same behavior. I now need to purchase a third engine.

5 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1997 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 02/12/1998

Engin burn one quart of oil every 1,000 miles.

6 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1997 Saturn SL2

Approximately two quarts oil consumption every 3000 miles. Problem existed in previous '92 Saturn sl1 and my current car '1997 Saturn Sl2.

7 Engine Burning Oil problem of the 1996 Saturn SL2

While driving engine stalled without warning. There was no leak or evidence of burning oil. The consumer found out that the vehicle stall because there was no oil in the engine. It was just 3000 miles since last oil change.


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