1997 Saturn SL2 No Oil Knock

1997 SATURN
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PASSIONET_POET
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Hi,
I have a 1997 Saturn SL2, it has 137,000 miles on it. Just recently I overlooked an oil change and my car had no oil in it and eventually while riding on the reeway I heard some small knocking, and it was hard to accelerate. It eventually cut off and started smoking. I want to get my car fixed because itspaid for and everything else is fine with it. What did I do to my car?And what do I need to do to get it fixed? Is it worth it? :cry:
Apr 22, 2006 at 3:44 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Sorry to hear about your problem. :shock:
I would guess your engine is ruined. If you have a strong desire to keep the car look into have another engine from a junkyard installed. That would be the most economical way to get back on the road. A local junk yard or e-bay should be able to help with a replacement motor. I would consider this if everything else on the car is in good condition.

Good luck and let us know. :)
Apr 22, 2006 at 10:24 AM
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The engine was likely ruined by running with no oil. If the rest of the car is in good condition, the most economical repair is to install a used replacement engine from a junkyard or online source.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Saturn SL2 with 137,000 miles missed an oil change until the engine had no oil. While driving, it began knocking, became hard to accelerate, then shut off and smoked. The expert believes the engine is ruined and recommends a used replacement engine if the owner wants to keep the otherwise sound, paid-off car.

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