So in this video I just doing some take review of cadillac sts. a little background story what have done to the car so far. Some tips I've learn along the way. Enjoy.
The V8's nice lot of power is just there's a lot of things that you want to keep in mind like the year of that v of that Cadillac you have depends on the year.There's a lot of issues and I could explain to you if you want to know what they are
They're not all bad issues.It's just some stuff to look out for when you got the V8.To preventative maintenance is what I would call it just to make sure that your car is running tip top and you get it in check before it gives you more problems down the road.But if you want to know, let me know I can either explain to you.Just tell me what year of the V8 you got
Love my v6 07 STS. Original engine and tranny. She is still going strong and sound. Had to change the motor mounts but nothing beyond maintenance other than that.
Yes I would say so, my sts was two owner with 96,000 second owner was my dad before it was mine. If you don't know the person your buying it from do your home work, what I mean is do a car faxs report look the all over check the fluids look for any that the my not be sound. Like rust spots has it been in a accident of flood and if you have good mechanic friend bring him and ask him to look it over to make sure everything looks good if you know some one.
I say no, I've owned 3 Northstar equipped caddies and there's reasons why you can buy any Cadillac with this drivetrain for dirt cheap. 1. Head Gaskets: Northstars have a horrible reputation for blowing head gaskets in their earlier models, thankfully I never blew mine but it is a very common problem because of the fine threading on the head gasket bolts which strip the aluminum block and loosen. 2. Oil Leaks: This I can vouch for with every Caddy I've owned. You will leave oil spills no matter what this is unavoidable, most often its the crankcase of crankshaft seals, and it will burn on your block and reek. 3. Climate Control: AC will eventually go out, all 4 did on mine. 4. Radiator Tanks: The radiator has 2 PLASTIC tanks on either side of the radiator and they retract and expand as your radiator is pumping coolant, this leads to friction, and eventually a crack like with all plastics you bend, then a coolant leak. To each his own, but buyer BEWARE if you buy one. They're beautiful cheap stylish cars, plenty of horsepower, and it took me 3 tries to eventually walk away but I'm glad I did. I have an ATS 2.0 coupe now.
@@pumpkinface8151 The one caveat I'd give you is the LH2 Northstar on '05 models and later fixed the head gasket issue with thicker bolts and coarser threads. Otherwise can confirm the oil leaks on mine, though so far it looks like valve covers and oil pan/transmission pan. Really hoping the crank case and crank shaft aren't leaking. The radiator is really worth replacing if original, as the plastic does get VERY brittle after 17 years.
It is time to change your differential bushing us with a clunking noise coming from when you keep moving accelerating it's going to clunk so that's the sign that it's your rear differential bushing just like I did in my video
Looks nice i found it, just ordered it! do u know how to fix " Catalyst System Low Efficiency Baank 2 "p0430-00" i have changed all 4 sensor on it still have the light on n this code! what could it be?
If you changed all four sensors and you still have the light and it's saying the Catalyst then the only thing left is the Cadillac converters you have to replace them that means that they're bad
One other thing you can do before you purchase new Cadillac converters is go by a catalyst cleaner what it does the cleans out your Cadillac converter to get all the the whatever is causing it to fail out now could be the last resort before you go and purchase two new cats so I would try that
First I'd go online and try to Google search a remote start module for your car to find out why is it not why is it not working or you could always take it into the dealership have them diagnosis for you but not fix the issue that way if you want to fix it yourself you can or find out how much it cost
But me personally I would go on CZcams or a Google search it and find out what kind of part you need to replace it I believe it's just a a remote start module that you have to replace not quite sure where it's located probably under your dash somewhere
Nothing the Roar pedal only enhanced the throttle and nothing else. The difference with traction and stability off is that if you starting lose it will not stop you thats all.
I got a 2010 Cadillac STS when I start it it runs about 10 seconds and then dies and the dash says throttle problem .could it be a wire chewed into by a rat . When it was parked it was running
If it was sitting that long and it may be by a rat but you'd physically would see that the wires were chewed that could be a possibility or could be a bad throttle body or your throttle position sensor is bad or it's all bad and that's why it's not working.
If you haven’t yet, I’d suggest following FlyGee & his custom STS V6, it’s a dope watch and may help you have a better understanding of this vehicle. You’ve gained a sub here🦾
Man all these base model sts’s no options and weak v6! 255hp in this car!! At least after 08 the car got 302hp. But the v8 is where it’s at. I need to start a CZcams channel with my sts4. All you guys making these cars look bad….
My channel was about showing people how to work on their cars that may not know how or may not know how to replace a part my show is never about horsepower and superchargers and stuff like that which are cool and yes a V8 is better than the V6 but I'm thankful that I was able to show people and help them out throughout my channel that's what it's all about is helping people out. Plus this is my personal car maybe one day I could get some thing cool who knows. But thanks for the comments.
Just bought a 09sts and I’m glad I found all your content working on changing the brushing and driveshaft bearing
That's awesome hope everything goes if you have any questions just let me know I man have an STS anymore but I still can help.
Oh, and thank you for finding my channel useful and subscribing if you haven't already.
My Dad gave me his just like this same color 20k miles garage kept! Only thing it's the V8
The V8's nice lot of power is just there's a lot of things that you want to keep in mind like the year of that v of that Cadillac you have depends on the year.There's a lot of issues and I could explain to you if you want to know what they are
They're not all bad issues.It's just some stuff to look out for when you got the V8.To preventative maintenance is what I would call it just to make sure that your car is running tip top and you get it in check before it gives you more problems down the road.But if you want to know, let me know I can either explain to you.Just tell me what year of the V8 you got
Love my v6 07 STS. Original engine and tranny. She is still going strong and sound. Had to change the motor mounts but nothing beyond maintenance other than that.
This car still looks beautiful! I had a 2010 sts v8. Traded for a 2018 CTs v, now have a 2023 ct5
Nice
Ya right
Because, I have a pearl white 2005 sts but don't know what size rims it takes
I have a 2005 STS V6
I am looking to buy a 2005 Cadillac STS v8 and then I wanted to know if it is a good buy. It’s a one owner with 97,000 miles.
Yes I would say so, my sts was two owner with 96,000 second owner was my dad before it was mine. If you don't know the person your buying it from do your home work, what I mean is do a car faxs report look the all over check the fluids look for any that the my not be sound. Like rust spots has it been in a accident of flood and if you have good mechanic friend bring him and ask him to look it over to make sure everything looks good if you know some one.
I say no, I've owned 3 Northstar equipped caddies and there's reasons why you can buy any Cadillac with this drivetrain for dirt cheap.
1. Head Gaskets: Northstars have a horrible reputation for blowing head gaskets in their earlier models, thankfully I never blew mine but it is a very common problem because of the fine threading on the head gasket bolts which strip the aluminum block and loosen.
2. Oil Leaks: This I can vouch for with every Caddy I've owned. You will leave oil spills no matter what this is unavoidable, most often its the crankcase of crankshaft seals, and it will burn on your block and reek.
3. Climate Control: AC will eventually go out, all 4 did on mine.
4. Radiator Tanks: The radiator has 2 PLASTIC tanks on either side of the radiator and they retract and expand as your radiator is pumping coolant, this leads to friction, and eventually a crack like with all plastics you bend, then a coolant leak.
To each his own, but buyer BEWARE if you buy one. They're beautiful cheap stylish cars, plenty of horsepower, and it took me 3 tries to eventually walk away but I'm glad I did. I have an ATS 2.0 coupe now.
@@pumpkinface8151 The one caveat I'd give you is the LH2 Northstar on '05 models and later fixed the head gasket issue with thicker bolts and coarser threads. Otherwise can confirm the oil leaks on mine, though so far it looks like valve covers and oil pan/transmission pan. Really hoping the crank case and crank shaft aren't leaking. The radiator is really worth replacing if original, as the plastic does get VERY brittle after 17 years.
Yeah I been thinking about getting one but if I do it's gonna be the 07 V8 STS
rear differential ???? bushing I have the clunking and wondered what that was & why? can you elaborate on suggest a video of yours .
It is time to change your differential bushing us with a clunking noise coming from when you keep moving accelerating it's going to clunk so that's the sign that it's your rear differential bushing just like I did in my video
New to your channel and I have a 05 Caddy Northstar V8 that needs some help
Ok welcome to FIXITDANIEL how my I help.
I have the same color and model Daniel. I need the led side light. Can you help where can I find it and parts
Looks nice i found it, just ordered it!
do u know how to fix " Catalyst System Low Efficiency Baank 2 "p0430-00" i have changed all 4 sensor on it still have the light on n this code! what could it be?
If you changed all four sensors and you still have the light and it's saying the Catalyst then the only thing left is the Cadillac converters you have to replace them that means that they're bad
One other thing you can do before you purchase new Cadillac converters is go by a catalyst cleaner what it does the cleans out your Cadillac converter to get all the the whatever is causing it to fail out now could be the last resort before you go and purchase two new cats so I would try that
@@fixitdaniel I actually already have done that, I did it twice....
Would u know which part that is, mine is the V8 AWD
What do you mean which part do you mean the Cadillac converter like how to order the part I'm not for sure what you're asking
@@fixitdaniel yes, what part or parts for I have to order
I have a V8 STS and my auto start has stop working can u give some Insight on this
First I'd go online and try to Google search a remote start module for your car to find out why is it not why is it not working or you could always take it into the dealership have them diagnosis for you but not fix the issue that way if you want to fix it yourself you can or find out how much it cost
But me personally I would go on CZcams or a Google search it and find out what kind of part you need to replace it I believe it's just a a remote start module that you have to replace not quite sure where it's located probably under your dash somewhere
I have an 06’ STS with the 3.6 V6 engine. When do you think I should do a tune up?
Well if haven't done one in a while the sooner the better
How does the roar pedal effect the car with traction and stability control off ?
Nothing the Roar pedal only enhanced the throttle and nothing else. The difference with traction and stability off is that if you starting lose it will not stop you thats all.
I got a 2010 Cadillac STS when I start it it runs about 10 seconds and then dies and the dash says throttle problem .could it be a wire chewed into by a rat . When it was parked it was running
If it was sitting that long and it may be by a rat but you'd physically would see that the wires were chewed that could be a possibility or could be a bad throttle body or your throttle position sensor is bad or it's all bad and that's why it's not working.
Along with the throttle body not working do you have any check engine lights.
If you can find out if there's any check engine codes it might also be a blown throttle sensor of fuse too so you My have checked it and get diagnosed
@@fixitdaniel that is the only thing so far.
The did get there and chewed a lot of wires my son fix a lot of wires that he seen. Thank you
Welcome
my car keep saying add coolant and i did and couple days later it said add coolant again and nothing is draining on the ground what do i do
several parts could be the guilty party. It could be a blown head gasket, a fractured cylinder head, Damaged cylinder bores, or a manifold leak.
If you haven’t yet, I’d suggest following FlyGee & his custom STS V6, it’s a dope watch and may help you have a better understanding of this vehicle. You’ve gained a sub here🦾
Ya I follow him too on youtube and Instagram iam the guy that got him to put the roar pedal in his cars.
Thank you for subscribing it mean a lot to me.
Thank you I fellow him as well.
What's size rims does it take?
can i find an aux input or bluetooth system on it
I am not sure
put 20s on it and it will look awesome,
Man all these base model sts’s no options and weak v6! 255hp in this car!! At least after 08 the car got 302hp. But the v8 is where it’s at. I need to start a CZcams channel with my sts4. All you guys making these cars look bad….
My channel was about showing people how to work on their cars that may not know how or may not know how to replace a part my show is never about horsepower and superchargers and stuff like that which are cool and yes a V8 is better than the V6 but I'm thankful that I was able to show people and help them out throughout my channel that's what it's all about is helping people out. Plus this is my personal car maybe one day I could get some thing cool who knows. But thanks for the comments.