1998 Saturn SL2. Brand new battery, almost full tank of gas. Acts like it wants to start but doesn't start. Possible problem?

sorry you will have to drop the tank

brand new batteries have a warranty because they fail early on in life. Brand new should equal quality but sadly it does not. It is good to see that the mechanic is interested enough to follow up on his work so hang in there as he may get to the root of the problem

Sounds like u have a few problems happening there. Sounds like your dealing w a weak battery & head gasket problem. Get it to started first but don't run it too long (HOT), then deal w the head problem. Good luck

Saturn SL2 the oil filter is on firewall side of engine, passenger side, it takes 5W 30 Oil, add 4.5 quarts and start car for a few seconds and then re check the oil to make sure it is full.

check the alternator and the battery...

fuel filter dirty,weak spark plugs ,check the gap incorrect gapping will cause same hope this helps

Sounds like you need a new fuel pump. They are located in the tank.

it sits inside the gas tank. you have to drop the gas tank, remove the old one, insert the new one. replace the gas line hose while you are at it. Put the gas tank back in, will take a while to refill the fuel line before starting.

You can replace the fuel pressure regulater in the car.

Had cars like that; the path to the gas tank is probably somewhat constricted with bends causing the gas flow to gag at that point. A '95 Saturn SL2 I owned (what junk, glad I don't any more!) liked having the bend in the fuel spout pointing toward the front to avoid the problem you are having. You might try rotating spout a bit while fueling to see if you can also find a better path for the fuel.