89D15CRX Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hello all. My name is Robert and I just bought my first Cadillac. It's a 1995 Sedan Deville with the 4.9 OHV motor (althought I wish it had the 4.6 Northstar...) but it's got 85k on it and looks amazing. It's a champagne color with a light cream interior. It had NO rust, scratches, or dents in it and was elderly owned and ALWAYS garage kept. All power options as well as AC work perfectly. This car has 0 flaws. The only problem I have got from it so far was a SES light the day after I bought it. I took it back and when I did, it was off. They reset the PCM and it ended up coming back the next day. Well, after reading a couple of posts here I found out how to check the SES light to see what code it was giving. I got P052 history, P085 history, and T072 history. I figured it was the P052 that was setting the light off so I cleaned the throttle body and EGR tubes and it went away. It's been 3 days and 175 miles and it hasn't come back. The car has better throttle response and the tip in is nice. I actually layed a 40 foot strip in it...lol Anyway, I'm glad to be here and I'll get pictures of it up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Welcome and congrats. The 4.9 is no slouch and is very reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hello all. My name is Robert and I just bought my first Cadillac. It's a 1995 Sedan Deville with the 4.9 OHV motor (althought I wish it had the 4.6 Northstar...) but it's got 85k on it and looks amazing. It's a champagne color with a light cream interior. It had NO rust, scratches, or dents in it and was elderly owned and ALWAYS garage kept. All power options as well as AC work perfectly. This car has 0 flaws. The only problem I have got from it so far was a SES light the day after I bought it. I took it back and when I did, it was off. They reset the PCM and it ended up coming back the next day. Well, after reading a couple of posts here I found out how to check the SES light to see what code it was giving. I got P052 history, P085 history, and T072 history. I figured it was the P052 that was setting the light off so I cleaned the throttle body and EGR tubes and it went away. It's been 3 days and 175 miles and it hasn't come back. The car has better throttle response and the tip in is nice. I actually layed a 40 foot strip in it...lol Anyway, I'm glad to be here and I'll get pictures of it up soon. When you have a chance drain the coolant (it must be green one) and refill with green Prestone. Add two tubes of Bars Leaks Golden Seal powder, which you can buy at local Wal-Mart for $1.44. Check out the heater. Heater cores are known to get plugged. If so, you need to flash backflash it with a garden hose through a disconnected heater hose. Then you can refill the cooling system. You'll be glad your Deville came with 4.9 engine. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothos Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Nice purchase and welcome to caddyinfo WARNING: I'm a total car newbie, don't be surprised if I ask a stupid question! Just trying to learn. Cheers! 5% discount code at RockAuto.com - click here for your discount! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89D15CRX Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 The only thing I don't like about the 4.9 is the fact that it's only 200HP and 275 lb ft of torque. What is the northstar rated at? I HAVE heard that the 4.9 is a more reliable engine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown_eyes Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Congrats on your purchase! That's a nice looking Deville! 2001 Deville, Sterling Silver exterior with Dark Gray leather, 93k miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 The Northstar is rated at 275/300 HP and about 300lb/ft of torque. The 4.9 IS very reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I didn't think the 4.9 required Bar's leak. Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPreston2001 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I didn't think the 4.9 required Bar's leak. No I dont think it does. Its more for the aluminuim N* engines. The 4.9 is a very rugged motor and will last you a very long time, it just lacks the punch of the N*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I didn't think the 4.9 required Bar's leak. No I dont think it does. Its more for the aluminuim N* engines. The 4.9 is a very rugged motor and will last you a very long time, it just lacks the punch of the N*. Okay folks, stop confusing people! 4.9 liter engine came with supplement (Bars Leaks) installed at factory and DOES require it. The block is aluminum. Change the green (silicated) coolant every two years (I do every year) add a tube or two of Bars Leaks Golden Seal POWDER and you'll be fine. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 ALL the 4x's did. 4.1, 4.5 & 4.9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 ALL the 4x's did. 4.1, 4.5 & 4.9. Correct. The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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