i was just given an sl1 SOHC. could anyone tell me any specs at all for this model. what about any recalls or common problms i should know of? with current gas prices im not too concerned with performance versus milage and dependability. im still a lil curious of what lil power this car has and what possibilities to build it up. preferably somethin cheap. lol. thanx in advance

Throttle body fuel injection.
85 horsepower at 5,000 rpm.
107 ft/lbs torque at 2400 rpm.
9.3 to 1 compression.

100,000 mile maitenence list.
Replace the ETCS (unless it has already been replaced with the all metal unit)
Change the coolant (Replace thermostat if heater performance is not up to par)
Change engine oil and filter
Replace AUTOMATIC transaxle fluid and filter (Mobil 1 ATF strongly recommended)
You DO NOT need to change the manual transaxle fluid
CLEAN Throttle body and IAC passage
CHECK the CV joint boots for grease leakage
CHECK the steering rack boots for leakage
CHECK the drive belt and tensioner
CLEAN the EGR valve pintle and passages
REPLACE the spark plugs (NGK CONVENTIONAL PLUGS .040 gap)
CLEAN the coilpack towers and coilpack mounting bolts
CLEAN the MAP sensor vacuum ports
REPLACE the PCV valve (SATURN ONLY PART NOT AFTERMARKET)
INSPECT vacuum lines
INSECT/ADJUST rear brake shoes
GREASE parking brake cables and linkages (especially on rear disk cars)
CHECK rear door threasholds for rust
Lubricate door hinges, latches and stops
Lubricate (silicon spray) window glass channels
CHECK tierod ends and ball joints for wear
CHECK rear suspension links for wear/damage
CHECK exhaust system for leaks/damage
REPLACE fuel filter
FLUSH out body panels with clear water
Check inflation of SPARE TIRE
Rotate tires and INSPECT front brake pads
LUBRICATE front brake lock and guide pins (And rear lock and guide pins on 4wheel disk cars)
Check cam cover gasket for leakage, replace if leaking
REPLACE the battery if over 4 years old. (CHARGE if under 4 years old)
CLEAN Battery terminals and battery cables

No cheap horepower fix.
Enjoy the good gas mileage.

is there anything i could do to build up hp? or is it just designed to be be a simple driver

is there anything i could do to build up hp? or is it just designed to be be a simple driver


No, theres not much you can do to the single cam engine. The double cam engine gets all the love. Just enjoy the gas savings. You should get 35MPG highway if everything is working properly.

no reason to modify the tbi motors. they are what they are, weak. gas mileage should be good, but of course all s-series get good gas mileage. my car gets better gas mileage then most all saturns.

what do you drive and whats so special about it?

97 SL2. nothing extremely special about it. its opened up so it can breathe and exhale easily and everything is managed really well. i can easily see 38mpg driving it hard. if i drive city the entire tank its 35mpg. i take great care of it.

but its under the wrench right now. i pulled the trans out to weld the diff and do some other things while im at it.

damn, sounds good. mine needs a tune up right now. you got a single or dual?

dual