Hi everyone, I just decided to post this because I just got my first Saturn, in fact my first car as well.

Its a Blue 2002 SL 5-speed. When I bought it the dealer installed new front brakes and a new clutch for free, as well as a free detail job.

This is my first car, and it is the car of my dreams. (kinda rare for a saturn to be the dream car of a 16 year old)

I took it for a spin today, and I just love this car! its only got about 50,000 miles on it, and I only drive about 6-7 thousand miles a year, so this car will last me a long time. plus, monthly payments are only $158.00.

I hit the jackpot with this one, I'm so happy that I had the opportunity to get this car.

(also I was impressed with the sound quality and the fact that the owner's manual was a hardback with full color images, I've never seen that before.)

Welcome Red..............If you want this car to last a long time change the oil at 3000 miles 6000 using MOBIL1. Do not over heat the car. The temp gauge will go up to about the 3/4 mark with the A/C off before the cooling fan kicks on. The fan will always run with the A/C on. I have had many S-CARS and not one of them has burnt a drop of oil because I lived by that rule.

PS: This little car does not mind if you push it a little. Just don't over do it. No freaking tickets that'll save you moneyEdited by: sw2cam

specifically Mobil1? ok, no problem. but how can I avoid overheating my car?

If I bought a used car

1 I'd flush the radiator
2 Have the water pump checked for leaks
3 Add fresh high quality coolant
4 Add Royal Purple ICE
5 Learn where my coolong fan cames on with A/C off and make sure it stays at that mark or below
6-Learn the temp gauge reading with A/C on and watch so it does not go over that mark.

Watch the temp gauge

Edited by: sw2cam

how do I know when my cooling fan comes on? should I pop the hood and check it out? where is it located. i'm really new to cars.

the cooling fan should be right in front of the radiator facing the engine you should be able to hear the fan kick on