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02 DeVille Burning Oil
by dan339g
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Aug 25, 2005 (8:15 am)
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A friend recently acquired an 02 DeVille with 35K miles, that is burning a quart of oil approximately every thousand miles. The dealer is telling him this is "normal" for the 4.6 V8 motor. Have others shared this same experience?
Thanks.
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Re: 02 DeVille Burning Oil [dan339g]
by albie54
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Sep 02, 2005 (8:25 am)
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Replying to: dan339g (Aug 25, 2005 8:15 am)
The oil burn is normal on a Northstar V8, only worry if it stops using oil. I am on my second Northstar and love it!!
AL
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Re: 02 DeVille Burning Oil [dan339g]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Sep 02, 2005 (9:27 am)
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Replying to: dan339g (Aug 25, 2005 8:15 am)
I have no problem with an engine burning some oil, but I think a 2002 car with 35K miles burning a quart every 1,000 is not good. I think he should have a cylinder leakdown test done to see what his problem is. For the age and mileage my opinion is that, even for a Northstar, this is not normal and may get worse.
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Re: 02 DeVille Burning Oil [dan339g]
by mnjoe
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Sep 02, 2005 (1:19 pm)
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Replying to: dan339g (Aug 25, 2005 8:15 am)
Absolutely not!!! I had no oil burn on my 1999 or 2002 Sevilles. Never heard of it anywhere before.
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Re: 02 DeVille Burning Oil [albie54]
by bkakwt
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Sep 06, 2005 (10:54 am)
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Replying to: albie54 (Sep 02, 2005 8:25 am)
I have a 2000 SLS with 65000mi iI bought it new in 2000 .....I have put 3 crankshaft sensors,2 right front motor mounts,one 1st & 2nd gear shifting actavator {it would only go into 3rd & overdive would not downshift into 1st and 2nd } and one air compressor ,also 1qt.of oil every 1000 mi AND THIS IS THE "CADILLIAC" OF THE AMERICAN AUTO MGF. THATS WHY GENARAL MOTORS IS GOING BANKRUPT
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Re: 02 DeVille Burning Oil [bkakwt]
by blkhemi
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Sep 11, 2005 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: bkakwt (Sep 06, 2005 10:54 am)
GM will never go bankrupt bkakwt As far as you say this is"the Cadillac of the American auto mgf", I've owned a Lexus, Infiniti, Audi, and BMW. All were HORRID vehicles in terms of maintenance. My '05 STS V8 AWD has been a gem.
Only problem thus far I've had was broken HID headlamp. At 26000 miles, I'd take my good 'ol American car any day.
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Re: 02 DeVille Burning Oil [blkhemi]
by bkakwt
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Sep 13, 2005 (1:31 pm)
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Replying to: blkhemi (Sep 11, 2005 7:38 pm)
The first 35000 mi. were great nothing ever went wrong just general maintenance ever since then it's been one thing after another I know a little about cars I'v restored a 56 T Bird, 54 MGTF, 72 Cutlas Conv. ,59 Chevy Conv., 64 Pontiac GTO ,61Corvett plus 4 motorcycles .I almost forgot my first 49 Plymouth Club Coupe all american except for the MG plus All the autos I drove for everyday and this Cadillac is not a good CAR the bad thing is that Cadillac knows all these problems but just keeps producing them without fixing the problems
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Re: 02 DeVille Burning Oil [dan339g]
by cadman01dts
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Sep 15, 2005 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: dan339g (Aug 25, 2005 8:15 am)
I am chasing the same issue with my 01 DTS . First the dealership told me that there were carbon deposits in the valve train and it was causing the lifters to stick, so the opened it up and cleaned it out. Not the problem, Car burned 1qt in less than a 1000 mi. and was then starting to tick a little louder. Upon a return to the dealership, it was deemed that the #4 rod and a full set of pistons were in need of replacement, (pistons due to a service bulliten ). now i have had the car back a full day finally when the ignition module died and roadside assistance told me to call back on tuesday, cancelling my labor day plans. My deville is a certified pre-owned and has the warranty to 8-07 or 100,000 mi . these issues have happened 70.000-72,000mi .
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Re: 02 DeVille Burning Oil [bkakwt]
by blkhemi
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Sep 17, 2005 (3:35 pm)
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Replying to: bkakwt (Sep 13, 2005 1:31 pm)
I too know a little about cars (american) having owned 5 Corvettes (3 of them I still own '99, '04 Z06, and '05 Z51. You mentioned classics that you've restored. I happen to restore cars myself. '62 Eldo, '57 Chevy,'66 Rivera '69 Corvette L88 just to name a few that I still own and are certifiable DAILY DRIVERS-- NO TRAILER QUEENS HERE. The point I am trying to make is that all in all the Caddy is no worse than some other premium makes (ie: Lexus Infiniti And Lincoln all have some sort of oil burning or sludge build-up problem reported) SO don't slam Caddy. I do agree with you that Caddy has to be aware of the problems. BUT I must say that this Northstar motor has been notorious for burning oil and Guzzling Gas since it's inception in 1993. I should know because I had a '93 STS. But my '05 STS V8 does not have the oil burning problem. However, it is still quite thirsty. My point is this: Caddy still makes a world class vehicle. As I've mentioned on my past post, I 'VE DRIVEN THEM ALL!!
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