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Saturn Ion Spark Plugs Change 2.2L

Trying to get better gas mileage out of the Saturn. Update 5/10/15, the gas milage stayed the same or went down slightly. Going to try a third set of plugs.

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British_Leyland(Alexscott100) commented on 24 Mar 2015

My 2003 Saturn Ion had 109,000 I think on it and never been changed. I put the most expensive plugs in before I didn't have good throttle response and my city mpg was 17 it went up to 30 mpg city after the plug change

ebackhus commented on 11 May 2015

+British_Leyland(Alexscott100) 2.2l with a 5-speed manual

British_Leyland(Alexscott100) commented on 11 May 2015

+Erich Backhus is it a automatic or Manuel

Erich Backhus commented on 10 May 2015

+British_Leyland(Alexscott100) I just picked up an '04 Quad Coup 3 for the wife which has 149K on it. No idea what the plug wear is but if your numbers are true then that's badass! Right now my concern is the busted windshield wiper linkage.

Robonza commented on 01 Dec 2014

I always pull the plugs out when the engine is "warm" as it requires a fraction of the torque to break them loose (lower risk of thread damage). I think the issue is if you install plugs on a hot engine you will easily over tighten them so a cold engine for the install is ideal. Interested in your thoughts here. If you install an oil catch can the plugs will stay a lot cleaner which has to help with mileage. I like to run a catch cans on my cars.

Oldsmob455 commented on 02 Dec 2014

+Robonza My thought is the hole was drilled and tapped when the head was cold. When the head is hot it is expanded and distorted which may lead to thread issues.

Kevin Konkel commented on 01 Dec 2014

Three videos in one weekend

Robonza commented on 01 Dec 2014

Yes, I really enjoy this channel. I can watch this instead of working on my car!

Oldsmob455 commented on 01 Dec 2014

+Kevin Konkel A new all time record! lol

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2003 Saturn Vue FWD 2.2L 111k Miles Ball Joint Brake Pads Brake Rotors Brakes Catalytic Converter Cold Air Intake Control Arm Exhaust Manifold Fog Light ...

Alternator Removal

91-02 Saturn S-series alternator removal.

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Kevin Klingler commented on 25 Jan 2016

Thank you so much for your videos, they are very well done but I can't seem to see how it is that you are making the belt loose enough to slip off. Do you have a wrench on the piece that is moving at the very beginning of the video?

Kevin Klingler commented on 25 Jan 2016

+richpin06a Thank you. I will give it another try.

richpin06a commented on 25 Jan 2016

+Kevin Klingler I am moving the belt tensioner with a wrench in order to remove the belt.

Daniel Reno commented on 08 Jan 2016

how do you loosen the pulley

richpin06a commented on 09 Jan 2016

+Daniel Reno The way i do it is i use a impact wrench.

Tyson Jess commented on 08 Dec 2015

Does your electrical connector have one or two wires coming from it?

richpin06a commented on 10 Dec 2015

+Tyson Jess This one has two wires from the connector.

EverythingUPLD commented on 02 Dec 2015

I have a 97 sl2 and was wondering if this could be a tribute to my lights (all in and out) flickering when I accelerate and at idle. I was to check connections and grounds and it does this sometimes but not a lot or really last long.

EverythingUPLD commented on 03 Dec 2015

yep, and I found it to be just a loose connection with the positive terminal on the battery :) and I also cleaned up the ground connections Thanks for the helpful video.

richpin06a commented on 02 Dec 2015

+EverythingUPLD Have you checked it with a multimeter when it acts up.

dawson smith commented on 29 Oct 2015

Hey Rich, I live your videos. You have helped me out countless times. Would you know of any other stock gm alternators that will bolt up? I know the wireing is going to be different. I'm looking for something with more power!

richpin06a commented on 29 Oct 2015

+dawson smith I think they used a cs 130 but am not sure what other vehicles are the same.

Christopher Begaii commented on 06 Feb 2015

My Saturn SL2 1993 won't crank over, the battery is good and the radio and lights come on and stuff, but the engine just won't crank over. I've put a new fuel pump in, and I was wondering if it is possible for the Alternator to be bad?

Christopher Begaii commented on 10 Feb 2015

+richpin06a Yes. The fuel pump just isn't putting out any pressure.....It only shoots the fuel out like a drinking fountain....

richpin06a commented on 10 Feb 2015

+Christopher BegaiiIf you turn the ignition switch to run can you hear the fuel pump.

Christopher Begaii commented on 08 Feb 2015

Also the fuel pump doesn't have any pressure behide it to, so is it possible that there isn't enough or any gas getting to the engine to cause it to ignite to turn the engine over....

Christopher Begaii commented on 07 Feb 2015

+richpin06a Yeah, its sounds like it wants turn over, but it doesn't all it does is wide up when i turn the ignition key.....We've done that fuel pump trouble test and everything is above 12.20 volts, so we know we have plenty of voltages getting to the fuel pump.....

richpin06a commented on 07 Feb 2015

+Christopher BegaiiWhen you say crank do you mean the engine is not spinning over when you turn the ignition key to start.

Christopher Begaii commented on 06 Feb 2015

+richpin06a I haven't, how would I do that, may I ask.

richpin06a commented on 06 Feb 2015

Have you check to see if voltage is getting to the starter.

Mazda 626 - Header, Downpipe, and Exhaust Manifold Removal

Finally got the needed components off and can continue my main mission of removing the head for the purpose of a partial rebuild.

User Comments

spelunkerd commented on 13 Oct 2011

You'll be amazed at how much easier it is to remove exhaust bolts when you apply heat. Although oxyacetylene is best, I know you've got limited resources. A small propane torch would be about $20, and better than nothing. Just be wary about where you point it.