1997 Saturn SL2 Locked Engine

1997 SATURN SL2
192,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WESTONSCHMESTON
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I changed the oil and oil filter myself on a 1997 Saturn SL2 and the oil leaked out as I was driving it. The seal on the new oil filter must not have been tight. Now the engine is seized up but I only drove it for about 30 seconds and under 30 mph. Can I unlock the engine or is it gone? Is it a good sign if I'm able to turn the crankshaft by hand?
Jun 4, 2009 at 5:12 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Dump coca-cola in the cylinders atleast half a can each then try to turn the crank as hard as you could-if it turns-drain the oil/change filter and go from there.

Don't work -engine rod/main bearings could be welded to the crankshaft
Jun 4, 2009 at 5:39 PM