Saturn SW:  Oil Leak Diagnosis

  One of the most common vehicle issues is when it is leaking oil.  Determining where and how your Saturn SW’s engine is losing oil in itself is half the battle.  Fixing the oil leak should be considered a priority.  Allowing oil to leak for too long can cause problems.  The leak could get worse … Read more

Saturn SW:  Leaking Water Diagnosis

  If your Saturn SW is leaking water, it could mean a few different things are happening.  Some water is completely acceptable.  It depends on the situation.  It really depends on where you’ve found it, and if it is really water. Coolant or Water? If you are trying to figure out if your Saturn SW … Read more

Saturn SW:  Oil On Spark Plug Causes

If you’ve found oil on your Saturn SW’s spark plug, it should be a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a major engine problem.  When there is oil on the spark plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines).  There can be other causes as well. Any … Read more

Saturn SW:  Bad Wheel Bearing Noise Diagnosis

If your Saturn SW is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing.  There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum.  That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a  bad bearing before just going in and … Read more

Saturn SW: Brake Sticking → Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Saturn SW’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed.  There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Saturn SW Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more

Saturn SW: Air Conditioner Not Cold → Diagnosis

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air.  If your Saturn SW isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. The only thing that the air conditioning system has in common with the heater is that they both use … Read more

Saturn SW: Bad Alternator → Symptoms & Diagnosis

A bad alternator can leave your Saturn SW without power and unable to move.  Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way.  We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).   How Your SW’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more

Saturn SW Blown Head Gasket → Symptoms, Causes, and Cost

  One of the most common critical engine problems is the blown head gasket. If your Saturn SW has blown its head gasket, you may find it running poorly or not at all.  Below you’ll find the symptoms, causes, and price of a Saturn SW head gasket. A head gasket’s job is to create a … Read more

Saturn SW Troubleshooting: Shakes When Braking

  If you find your Saturn SW‘s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you press the brakes, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem.  There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble.  But, if your SW is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more

Saturn SW: Bad Spark Plugs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

Bad spark plugs can cause many problems with your Saturn SW.  Bad spark plug symptoms may be subtle, or incredibly noticeable. The basic design and task of the spark plug has changed little over the last 100 years.  They sit on top of the combustion chamber and ignite the air/fuel mixture and start the power … Read more