94 SW2 Oil eater

Linda · 2006-04-27T09:44:02+00:00

I understand the 94 S models eats oil and should be checked regularly.I forgot who told me this but I hope he's reading this. Why doe theyeat oil? I have no leaks, and do not burn but I do find myself low a qttime to time and do not understand why.Thanks Linda

Apr 27, 2006 25 Replies

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SnoMan 20 years ago

You are over playing this. If engines blew or were damaged that easy there would be a LOT more dead cars on the road! when oil gets down to 50% or capacity then you need to start worrying but not at 10 or

20%. I am not saying that you should run it a quart low all the time but what I am saying is if it is a quarter to a 1/2 a mark below full of so there is no need to panic or top it off unless you are planning a extended trip. Also contray to popular belief, a 10 to 20% overfill will not hurt a thing either as it take a lot more overfill than that to cause problems. SO it you are "worried" about your oil consumption, add a extra 4 to 8 ounces at top off to extend top off intervals.

----------------- The SnoMan

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IYM 20 years ago

Reminds me of an old "Home Improvement" episode -

Tim: "I just don't understand....the engine is seized! It's got no oil!! Didn't the oil light come on?!?!"

Jill: "yes"

Tim: "Yes?!?! And you didn't stop?!?!?"

Jill: "Well, I thought the light would get brighter if it reeeeally needed it".

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Lane 20 years ago

I currently own 2 Saturns, and have been an owner for more than 12 years. I've been through more than one engine, and have seen others in my car club suffer oil-related failures and have to say this.

If you run at all below the full mark, ANYTIME, you are asking for it. S-Series engines have proven over the years to be very touchy when it comes to oil. They like it full, and they like it changed at the 3000 mile mark. An owner is free to disregard either or both of those. But if you do, you are shortening the life of your motor. Guaranteed. While it won't break instantly by running a quart low, you are using up your small margin of safety. From one Saturn owner to many others, I urge everyone to please get in the habit of checking their oil and keeping it at the full mark.

Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]

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Linda 20 years ago

Hi YMMV, Well said and it's nice to hear a pilots take on autos. I keep a quart in the SW2 all the time. Love my 94 and replaced the motor when I replaced the trans from 6th Planet Auto Parts in Florida. They sell only used Saturn parts. Hope this one lasts longer than the 160k on my old one. Still love my wagon but being Saturn doesn't have any more I'll probably buy something else when it's time. Thanks again Linda

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Private 20 years ago

I am also a big believer in the mini SW body type. When combined with a good roof rack they allow tremendous utility and great fuel economy. I have even slept in mine, and seldom have a reason to put the rear seat back up. If Saturn had continued to produce the S1 series wagons I would have purchased another new one but now I guess I will have to just make do with what I have, hopefully for another ten years or more. By that time there will be a whole new generation of cars to choose from. I think it is sad that GM has abandoned the economical SW in favor of gas hog SUVs and plain sedans with no cargo space.

Good luck with yours, YMMV

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NapalmHeart 20 years ago

Just as a point of reference, "YMMV" is an acronym for "Your Mileage May Vary."

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