I've watched your videos for a while now. I found you because I've drooled over the Saturn Sky since I was a little kid. I always thought it was a great looking car, affordable, and was just downright fun. As I got older, I got good "economical" cars when I was going through school, but last month I finally did it. I was in the market for a new car, I'm financially stable, and I decided to buy a Saturn Sky. It was a big deal for me because this was my first what you'd call an, "adult purchase" as I've previously always had my parents holding my hand or helping financially. I bought one from a really nice gentleman who took extremely good care of the car. She only had 17k miles on her and I got the car at a very respectable price. She's such a joy to ride and it's great to finally have this car, but now it's time to add some more fun and thanks to you Mike, this will all be so much easier. I have watched so many videos of yours about customizing your car, whether it's your newly added touch screen, interior, exterior, everything. Many of your mods I'm getting very similar products or designs because they're things I wanted and you introduced me into the possibilities. I'm not familiar with installing mods on my own, but I have good friends that can help me through it professionally, and I just need to thank you. Your videos are a joy to watch and has helped me figure things out about the car I've wanted since I was a little kid. Thanks again and keep up the videos, I always look forward to them. And if anyone is interested I'll put some pictures of my car down below. imgur.com/tqpljAm imgur.com/aGwR25J imgur.com/NWgccvn imgur.com/6uIbAsZ
Wow. Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm so glad you were able to purchase your Sky. It looks great and I like that color. Thanks for watching my videos and I'm glad they are inspiring to you for modifying your car. I'm sure you'll have a fun time driving and showing it off. I should be coming out with more videos soon. We had a family emergency the last few months which has slowed me down. But I'm back on track now :)
I heard you mention your fluid had 100,000 miles on it.. Since you autocross what is your maintenance schedule and have you changed the timing chain? Signed possible future sky owner.
Hi David. Even with autocross, I still do the usual maintenance schedule of 3000-4000 mile oil changes. I've already replaced my steering fluid, antifreeze, and transmission fluid within the past year so that should be good for a while. I plan on swapping out my diff next year so that will be all fresh then. And as far as autocross, it's usually just 2 maybe 3 times per month so those events don't put a huge amount of stress on the engine and parts. So there's really no need to adjust a maintenance schedule too much. Just keep an eye on things. And no, I haven't changed my timing chain or water pump.
Your power steering pump was overheating? What made you aware of that? Did you get a code or something??? (I've never heard of that happening or how it could be diagnosed.)
After doing a bunch of runs in autocross, I would make a turn to park my car in the grid. When making that then, I could hear the power steering pump whine. I then checked the fluid and it was was foaming and bubbling. It was way too hot. However, when it cooled down it was fine. For normal driving the OEM fluid is fine. For aggressive driving, the engine gets very hot and since the power steering reservoir is so close to the exhaust manifold, it gets real hot too. Redline power steering fluid does great in high temperatures.
Great video Mike thanks for posting I only have 25.000 miles on my sky can't drive it year round in Michigan still to much snow on the ground 18 inch tires on icy roads make ditch diving easy but hey springs around the corner looking forward to the next video 👍
I k ow the feeling. I used to live in Pittsburgh so I know all about snow and long winters. I'm now in Nashville and we had an inch of snow one day and that's it. Lots of rain, though.
I really like the red stitching on your dash sections, is that original or custom? Hey, thanks so much for the informative vids, keep them coming. I’m female, 64, and just did an oil change in my Sky myself thanks to your video!
I agree but I had to do something because of autocross this weekend. When I get back, I may do the same procedure 3 or 4 more times while driving in between (as long as I have enough new fluid left) which will pretty much replace everything. Or I can do it by unhooking the low pressure line near the pump which is more work and messier. Not sure which way I'll go just yet.
Hi Mike I own a 2009 Sky RedLine for 2 yrs now and have 31000 miles in it. I live in chicago and would like to belong to a Sky club in the area do you know of any club near chicago. Thanks for all of your videos they are very descritptive and easy to understand. You are a good teacher! Ps: Already changed oil several times also install a new battery last year thanks to your videos. Marc 😀
I've seen that done too. For now I am taking the path of least amount of work. And most of the people that have moved their power steering reservoir originally had it next to the turbo, so that position is very hot.
Unfortunately no since I have a manual. A lot of auto transmissions don't have dip sticks anymore. They pretty much just want you to change the fluid at the recommended mileage (check owners manual). My Kia Sorento is that way. I had a jiffy lube place change the tranny fluid and they had to figure out how to add it back in once it was drained. Turned out that they had to remove the front wheel to get to the fill hole. That's some wonderful engineering right there.
Yes. One is coming. There's a lot of footage that I have to edit so once that's done, I'll post it. Sorry it's taking longer than I wanted. And no, it's not a wrap.
As you can see I have a 08 Redline. Just love the car even with it's few drawbacks. Have watched all of your videos. Will be going to the nationals in NY with the Michigan club, are you going ? If so it would be nice to meet you as a fellow enthusiast. Ron
@@ronlebert4245 Yep. I'll be there. I'm going to try to meet as many people as I can. Try to find me when you're there. I'd like to meet you as well. Do you know about the autocross event we're having there on Saturday?
@@MikesHouseOfMods Yes I do. Don't know if I would enter. I was in a autocross club in my younger days. I really enjoyed it, but it was so hard on the car that I lost interest. My sky is my baby but I do run with the club events. We did West Virginia in October, five days of back road charging. I ran over 2000 mi. there & back home. Such nice roads, beautiful scenery & friendly people. Ron
@@ronlebert4245 I understand. When I bought my Sky, I never even thought about doing autocross. But I wanted to learn how to drive the car and find it's limits....so I signed up for a performance driving school last year (which I also did again yesterday). Once I did the school, I was hooked on autocross. As for it being hard on the car, I guess it could be, but believe it or not, GM made the car specifically to beat the Miata in autocross. So it's pretty much made for it. And I actually baby this car through maintenance and upgrades more than I do with my daily driver. But I know most owners enjoy doing the group runs....I do too...and that's awesome as well.
Nice quick and clean operation Mike (MHoM). I sure appreciate your videos . 👍👍👍👍
I've watched your videos for a while now. I found you because I've drooled over the Saturn Sky since I was a little kid. I always thought it was a great looking car, affordable, and was just downright fun. As I got older, I got good "economical" cars when I was going through school, but last month I finally did it. I was in the market for a new car, I'm financially stable, and I decided to buy a Saturn Sky. It was a big deal for me because this was my first what you'd call an, "adult purchase" as I've previously always had my parents holding my hand or helping financially.
I bought one from a really nice gentleman who took extremely good care of the car. She only had 17k miles on her and I got the car at a very respectable price. She's such a joy to ride and it's great to finally have this car, but now it's time to add some more fun and thanks to you Mike, this will all be so much easier.
I have watched so many videos of yours about customizing your car, whether it's your newly added touch screen, interior, exterior, everything. Many of your mods I'm getting very similar products or designs because they're things I wanted and you introduced me into the possibilities. I'm not familiar with installing mods on my own, but I have good friends that can help me through it professionally, and I just need to thank you. Your videos are a joy to watch and has helped me figure things out about the car I've wanted since I was a little kid.
Thanks again and keep up the videos, I always look forward to them. And if anyone is interested I'll put some pictures of my car down below.
imgur.com/tqpljAm
imgur.com/aGwR25J
imgur.com/NWgccvn
imgur.com/6uIbAsZ
Wow. Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm so glad you were able to purchase your Sky. It looks great and I like that color. Thanks for watching my videos and I'm glad they are inspiring to you for modifying your car. I'm sure you'll have a fun time driving and showing it off. I should be coming out with more videos soon. We had a family emergency the last few months which has slowed me down. But I'm back on track now :)
Hey Mike, Thanks for offering up your expertise to us rookies. This vid is excellent in that it is quick and easy.
Thanks again.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching my videos. I really appreciate it.
I heard you mention your fluid had 100,000 miles on it.. Since you autocross what is your maintenance schedule and have you changed the timing chain? Signed possible future sky owner.
Hi David. Even with autocross, I still do the usual maintenance schedule of 3000-4000 mile oil changes. I've already replaced my steering fluid, antifreeze, and transmission fluid within the past year so that should be good for a while. I plan on swapping out my diff next year so that will be all fresh then. And as far as autocross, it's usually just 2 maybe 3 times per month so those events don't put a huge amount of stress on the engine and parts. So there's really no need to adjust a maintenance schedule too much. Just keep an eye on things. And no, I haven't changed my timing chain or water pump.
Your power steering pump was overheating? What made you aware of that? Did you get a code or something??? (I've never heard of that happening or how it could be diagnosed.)
After doing a bunch of runs in autocross, I would make a turn to park my car in the grid. When making that then, I could hear the power steering pump whine. I then checked the fluid and it was was foaming and bubbling. It was way too hot. However, when it cooled down it was fine. For normal driving the OEM fluid is fine. For aggressive driving, the engine gets very hot and since the power steering reservoir is so close to the exhaust manifold, it gets real hot too. Redline power steering fluid does great in high temperatures.
Have you noticed the Redline PS fluid works well? I plan to fully change mine soon
Great video Mike thanks for posting I only have 25.000 miles on my sky can't drive it year round in Michigan still to much snow on the ground 18 inch tires on icy roads make ditch diving easy but hey springs around the corner looking forward to the next video 👍
I k ow the feeling. I used to live in Pittsburgh so I know all about snow and long winters. I'm now in Nashville and we had an inch of snow one day and that's it. Lots of rain, though.
I really like the red stitching on your dash sections, is that original or custom? Hey, thanks so much for the informative vids, keep them coming. I’m female, 64, and just did an oil change in my Sky myself thanks to your video!
Crude, but effective! Every little bit helps. I'm going to try it this weekend!
I agree but I had to do something because of autocross this weekend. When I get back, I may do the same procedure 3 or 4 more times while driving in between (as long as I have enough new fluid left) which will pretty much replace everything. Or I can do it by unhooking the low pressure line near the pump which is more work and messier. Not sure which way I'll go just yet.
Hey, anything to get that old fluid out. A few cycles of your original procedure should be quite effective.
@@paul42171 Yeah. That's probably the way to go. It takes longer to jack up the car than it does to siphon out the fluid....lol.
Hi Mike
I own a 2009 Sky RedLine for 2 yrs now and have 31000 miles in it. I live in chicago and would like to belong to a Sky club in the area do you know of any club near chicago.
Thanks for all of your videos they are very descritptive and easy to understand. You are a good teacher!
Ps: Already changed oil several times also install a new battery last year thanks to your videos.
Marc
😀
Hey Mike I seen a video the other day were they moved the power steering pump over by the battery to keep it cooler .
I've seen that done too. For now I am taking the path of least amount of work. And most of the people that have moved their power steering reservoir originally had it next to the turbo, so that position is very hot.
Do you have a video on how to check the transmission fluid on an automatic base line 2007 sky,I can't even find the dip stick
Unfortunately no since I have a manual. A lot of auto transmissions don't have dip sticks anymore. They pretty much just want you to change the fluid at the recommended mileage (check owners manual). My Kia Sorento is that way. I had a jiffy lube place change the tranny fluid and they had to figure out how to add it back in once it was drained. Turned out that they had to remove the front wheel to get to the fill hole. That's some wonderful engineering right there.
Is maintenance the same process as the Pontiac solstice? I know it’s the same chassis but I wanna know if everything is the same.
Yes. I have the base model Sky with the 2.4L engine. The base model Solstice has the same engine.
Mike Martin alright man thank you, your channel is going to be big! God bless you!
Is there a video of the change to the hood and rear deck coming
I hope
Looks great
Is it a wrap
Yes. One is coming. There's a lot of footage that I have to edit so once that's done, I'll post it. Sorry it's taking longer than I wanted. And no, it's not a wrap.
Can you use regular power steering fluid?
Yes. I only used the Redline because of the added heat of autocross.
Mike where did the black out on the hood & trunk come from. It looks nice.
Ron Lebert
Thanks Ron. I painted it with plastidip paint. I'll be posting a video when I'm finished editing it.
As you can see I have a 08 Redline. Just love the car even with it's few drawbacks.
Have watched all of your videos.
Will be going to the nationals in NY with the Michigan club, are you going ?
If so it would be nice to meet you as a fellow enthusiast.
Ron
@@ronlebert4245 Yep. I'll be there. I'm going to try to meet as many people as I can. Try to find me when you're there. I'd like to meet you as well. Do you know about the autocross event we're having there on Saturday?
@@MikesHouseOfMods Yes I do. Don't know if I would enter. I was in a autocross club in my younger days. I really enjoyed it, but it was so hard on the car that I lost interest.
My sky is my baby but I do run with the club events.
We did West Virginia in October, five days of back road charging. I ran over 2000 mi. there & back home.
Such nice roads, beautiful scenery & friendly people.
Ron
@@ronlebert4245 I understand. When I bought my Sky, I never even thought about doing autocross. But I wanted to learn how to drive the car and find it's limits....so I signed up for a performance driving school last year (which I also did again yesterday). Once I did the school, I was hooked on autocross. As for it being hard on the car, I guess it could be, but believe it or not, GM made the car specifically to beat the Miata in autocross. So it's pretty much made for it. And I actually baby this car through maintenance and upgrades more than I do with my daily driver. But I know most owners enjoy doing the group runs....I do too...and that's awesome as well.
Martin did you get wheels & tires
I bought them used from a friend of mine. I use them for my autocross wheels. I still have the stock wheels for everyday use.
What wheels are those?
Good video Mike!!! Thank you!!!
Very good job and usefull..make a video to change antifreeze fluid..
I have a video changing the thermostat...which also shows how to change and bleed the antifreeze. ruclips.net/video/ch-OIUG59Xk/видео.html
@@MikesHouseOfMods thanks!!!