1996 saturn sl2 cold starts great, hard time warm/hot starting surges when stopped in traffic/at light

SOURCE: 1996 saturn sl2. surges at

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is problem with Head Gasket. Replacing the head gasket it will be fix it.

Head gaskets run anywhere from 20-50 dollars depending on your truck/car, as for installing them on a truck they are relatively easy compaired to todays newer cars. they are located above the block your where your spark plugs are, they stop oil from seeping out of the motor. do it your self and it may take a few hours or pay some one and it will cost aroud 200.00 and up.


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SOURCE: 1996 Saturn SL2 car won't restart after running

engine coolant temp. sensor is cracked pull it out it is on the side of the head.. easy fix you will see its cracked when you pull it 15 dollar fix

SOURCE: '98 SL2 Saturn Traction Control

traction control is for wet or slippery conditions it can either be turned off or on

SOURCE: '98 SL2 Saturn Traction Control

Traction control helps limit tire slip in acceleration on slippery surfaces. In the past you had to feather the gas pedal to prevent the drive wheels from spinning wildly on slippery pavement. Many of today's vehicles employ electronic controls to limit power delivery for the driver, eliminating wheel slip and helping the driver accelerate under control. Don't turn it off.

SOURCE: i have a saturn sl2 1996,,, it is hard to start i

fuel, oxygen, and spark. Check all of these. Is it getting air. Is your filter clean. Are you getting spark. if not check your plugs wires and coil. finaly check your fuel. Are you getting enough fuel. Replace the filter, make sure you are getting enough psi's before the injectors. also make sure the fuel pump is working.

You will probably need to put your car on a computer scanner.

Let me know what you find.