I have a saturn 1997 sl runs out of water and oil so fast. do you know why?

Question

I have a saturn 1997 sl runs out of water and oil so fast. do you know why?

Answer 1

Notice any leaks, or big puddles?  Also, Is there major steam coming out of the exhaust when you drive the car?  If so, then blown head gasket, or damage to the cylinder head.

Answer 2

Without any signs of leaks, the simplest explanation is probably a blown head gasket or other failure that allows both coolant and oil to flow into the cylinder.  During combustion, they're incorporated into the fuel change and burned off.  If the fluid loss is rapid as you say, power should be severely reduced, since both coolant and oil will inhibit the combustion process.

Answer 3

Yes I know why and it would cost more to fix that than the car is even worth. Might want to top it off with water and oil and go trade it in.

Answer 4

That would be because of the massive coolant leak.  Where that is I couldn't tell you.  I'n not psychic.  You'll need to take it to a garage to find that out.

Answer 5

1...leaking it

2,,burning it

those r your choices...trade it or junk it..DON"T put thousands of dollars into it

Answer 6

UH OH better take it in for a diagnosis you may have big problems...

Answer 7

How fast is "so fast"?  If you're talking weeks, you have a leak or leaks.  How serious depends on where the leak or leaks are located.  The oil leak is probably internal - maybe the rings are bad and the engine is burning the oil.  However, it could be that seals or gaskets have failed and it's just leaking somewhere, like around the valve cover.  

The water leak could be the same thing - if it's internal, the coolant is going through the engine and out the exhaust.  If it's external, you'll see puddles under the car.

The best thing to do is to take it in and have it diagnosed by a professional.  Someone has to actually look at the car and see what's wrong.  You'll pay for this inspection, and you should get an estimate for the repairs, too.  You might also ask for a general inspection of the whole car.  Ask if it's worth putting the money into repairing this one if there are other problems that the mechanic notices - suspension, tires, transmission, etc, etc.  The car is 11 years old - almost 12, actually.  If it's got a lot of miles on it, then it might be time to get new wheels - or newer, at least.