2000 Saturn SLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Exhaust System Check

  1. Remove heated oxygen sensor. Install exhaust backpressure tester in place of oxygen sensor. Start engine and let idle. If pressure reading is not 1.25 psi or greater, go to next step. If pressure reading is 1.25 psi or greater, go to step  3.
  2. Increase engine speed to 2000 RPM. If pressure reading is greater than 3 psi, go to next step. If pressure reading is not greater than 3 psi, go to step  5.
  3. Check exhaust system for crushed pipe, internal muffler damage or heat distress. If problem does not exist, go to next step. If problem exists, repair as necessary and go to step  5.
  4. Replace catalytic converter. After repairs, go to next step.
  5. Operate vehicle within conditions under which original symptom was noted. If system operate properly, system is okay. If system does not operate properly, go to step  1.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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