1996 Saturn SW - Maintenance & Specs

The 1996 Saturn SW belongs to a Saturn SW lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 9 model years, from 1993 to 2001. The 1996 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1993) and later (2001) SW model years also documented. Detailed oil, fluid and parts specifications for this generation are still being expanded - the related SW model years listed below may carry more complete records.

Oil specifications for this vehicle should be verified with your owner's manual or authorized dealer.

No NHTSA safety complaints or open recalls are currently on record for this vehicle, which for an older or low-volume model often reflects limited reporting.

Quick Specs

Engine oil

See owner's manual

Common Trouble Codes

P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A

Related Vehicles

1995 Saturn SW 1997 Saturn SW 1994 Saturn SW 1998 Saturn SW 2009 Saturn Aura 2009 Saturn Outlook 2009 Saturn Vue 2008 Saturn Aura

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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.