2008 Saturn Aura Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2008 Saturn Aura — 3.6L V6 and 2.4L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Saturn published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2008
Engines
3.6L V6 — 217 cu in, DOHC
2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC
3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, OHV
TrimsXR Sedan 4-Door · Green Line Sedan 4-Door · XE Sedan 4-Door
Federal record1 recall · 677 complaints · 375 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Aura manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 812
  • General Information 1,854
  • Accessories & Equipment 3,183
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 373
  • Body & Frame 902
  • Hybrid/Electric Powertrain 843
  • Brakes 875
  • Maintenance 22
  • Drivelines & Axles 24
  • Restraints 431
  • Electrical 2,856
  • Steering 370
  • Engine Mechanical 911
  • Suspension 217
  • Engine Performance 2,076
  • Transmission 1,141
  • Axle Nut/Hub Nut 159

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Aura

  1. Power Train — automatic transmission › gear position indication (prndl) · 12V460000
    If the tabs were to fracture and separate, the shift lever and the actual position of the transmissi.

Owners have filed 677 complaints and Saturn has issued 375 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Aura. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2008 Aura manual

Is this manual specific to the 2008 Aura?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.6L V6 and 2.4L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the XR Sedan 4-Door, Green Line Sedan 4-Door, XE Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Saturn published for this year.

What 2008 Aura problems does it help with?

1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 Aura, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Saturn dealers.

Does it include 2008 Aura wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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