2000 Other Cadillac Models loss of acceleration, slight temp

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PEPPER68
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Engine Cooling problem
2000 Other Cadillac Models V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 90K miles
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2000 Caddy sls with NorthStar engine. temp gauge is rising to about half way, coolant level is draining faster than normal....and there seems to be a loss of power and acceleration.
Mar 4, 2008 at 1:34 PM
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[quote:8466304640="pepper68"]Engine Cooling problem
2000 Other Cadillac Models V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic 90K miles
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2000 Caddy sls with NorthStar engine. temp gauge is rising to about half way, coolant level is draining faster than normal....and there seems to be a loss of power and acceleration.[/quote:8466304640]

find the leak, dont overheat it you will cause problems you dont need
Mar 5, 2008 at 10:27 AM
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