Perhaps a case of sunk cost fallacy, but I just can’t let my Harriet go.
I have a rocky history with car ownership, including multiple incidents wherein the state determined some previous owner failed to pay or sign something-somewhere and voided all transfers of ownership thereafter (this is called a “cloud” on the title).
She’s only had one owner before me, they’re one of my best friends, I know exactly where they live… and if there’s ever a cloud in the sky… I can go to their house and walk right in because I have a key… and garage door opener. 😂
But, she’s in rough shape, boy… and dad’s no longer able to help me fix my cars since he caught a terrible case of the death. I know, I’m pissed about it too.
So, this is where the repository will reside (as I acquire it) of my “special” knowledge about the 2005 Saturn Ion (Level 2) *not* redline! (I believe they call it a “4-Door Coupe” a nonsense term from some marketing department, no doubt) 2.2L 4cy [L61 “Ecotec”], DOHC not supercharged!
[ ] Check Tire Pressure
[ ] Charge Battery
[ ] Check Vacuum Line for Fuel
[ ] Attempt to Replace Fuel Filter, Again (round four?)
How to: Temporary in-line fuel pump fix to get you back on the road
[ ] Replace Coil Pack
[ ] Replace Catalytic Converter