| Re: Saturn SL1 2002 [message #498286] |
Tue, 01 November 2005 02:32 |
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"sable024" <sable024 [at] nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:4485e8079024362d5767504e57aaa77a [at] localhost.talkaboutautos.com...
> Hi, I just purchased a 2002 Saturn Sl1 last week. I noticed, after a week
> of driving it, that when I first start it up, it sounds louder. When it
> warms up (usually about 2 miles) it then purrs like a kitten. Is this
> normal? This is my first Saturn and I also don't know much about cars. I
> have an 18,000 mile warranty but I was wondering if this is normal before
> I contact the dealership. I have had many old undependable vehicles, so I
> am wondering if this is just me being afraid something is wrong with my
> new one. Other then that the car runs like a dream. It also has 69,000
> miles on it and it is a 5 speed manuel. The dealership said they inspect
> all their cars thouroughly before selling and fixing anything that needs
> fixing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
>
Probably timing chain which is not as quiet as a timing belt particularly
when cold. Good reason to idle for a couple of minutes and take it easy for
the first few miles until engine reaches operating temp. Your engine will
thank you for it.
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