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2001 Saturn SL1 Repair Question


Topics covered: Egr valve, Engine, Exhaust.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on April 12, 2009

Engine knock

Noises problem
2001 Saturn SL1 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 120000 miles

My daughter's 2001 saturn SL1 knocks when accelerating during warm weather, in the winter it doesn't. What could it be?
Avatar Asked by buckbuick

Answer

Replied on April 12, 2009

Check the EGR valve if its not opening exhaust gases will not recirculate and cause the engine to detonate/ping called spark knock-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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