Spark plugs on this car are replaced at 100k, which I would also put on wires, the smoke out the tail pipe is just oil and carbon, the rings are sticking and need cleaned with a solution that cadillac knows about, they dump it in the cylinders and it cleans them it may also take a couple times. It works good
if you are smelling antifreeze you have a leak, places to look heater hoses, water pump, radiator, or heater( rub your hand on the carpet on pass side frt floor board and smell your hand) the coolant cristlizes so you may not see it unless its pooring out, never seen a head gasket leak coolant, it just overheats and blows it out the overflow jug
scan your codes for problems, off and warmer on the heater controls at the same time, with key in the on position, look at the IP for them, write them down and post them here! Stalling may be due too crank sensors
as for the starting try a fuel PSI regulator its cheap 25 - 30 bucks and easy to install. Its in the fuel rail on top of the motor, get it at the dealer, dont put thoes cheap parts on that car
not trying to scare you but you would be surprised on how many people keep driving there car even knowing its overheating, til it dies
Friday, April 4th, 2008 AT 3:45 AM