djazzmo Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 The weather has been messy for the last couple of weeks. It has finally dried out a bit and it looks clear for the next few days. I washed down my baby today and guess what happened. She runs faster, gets better gas mileage, and purrs like a kitten. Really it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasher Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 I've never experienced that with a home wash; but I know it's true when I go through a hot car wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Funny how that works. I always think mine runs soooooo much better when it's clean. Does it really? Probably not, but who cares! Brad ---------------------------- 1999 Deville Concours [sOLD] Blk/Blk w/gold package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timothyr Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 and when you mix the hot wash with a k&n and performance chip look out baby... sorry, I could not resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 and when you mix the hot wash with a k&n and performance chip look out baby... don't forget the Tornado System....... LOL......I love it.....LOL..... Brad ---------------------------- 1999 Deville Concours [sOLD] Blk/Blk w/gold package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac STS Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 and when you mix the hot wash with a k&n and performance chip look out baby... don't forget the Tornado System....... LOL......I love it.....LOL..... Hell yeah! i thought i was the only oen who thought that way my car pulls harder when clean.. and the ride qualuty is sooo much better! strange huh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Concours Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 OMG, I thought I was the only one that thought that! You can even make it run better by waxing it. LOL Jeff 98 Concours 90 Seville 04 Corvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Mine run better after I wash them too. The Eldo even purrs when I rub in some leather cleaner/conditioner by hand,(no rag). rek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Ok..I've got the inside skinny..Get some of that slippery Prolong stuff, and lube up the muffler bearings real good-like...You won't believe the difference... '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupillac Posted February 13, 2004 Report Share Posted February 13, 2004 Bob D, where abouts are the muffler bearings? And yes my Caddy loves a warm bath followed up by a leather massage. Cadillacs Rule!!!!!! "Cadillac, it's not a car, it's an obsession" -W.Kingdon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Hank Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 The weather has been messy for the last couple of weeks. It has finally dried out a bit and it looks clear for the next few days. I washed down my baby today and guess what happened. She runs faster, gets better gas mileage, and purrs like a kitten.Really it's true. So whats your point? You have a relationship with your car ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedog Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 yeah, mine likes a good bath too....the longer I spend cleaning her, the better she runs when i'm done Crystal Red Tintcoat Exterior | Shale/Brownstone Interior | 32k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Why does there always have to be a point? These are valid observations by many Cadillac owners. If you have NOT noticed a difference, judging from the responses here, I'd say you better get your equipment checked. I mean your leather treatment applicator, your car wash sponge, the type of detergent (sorry) you use, etc. I've personally noticed that even though the car runs faster and gets better fuel milage when clean, the major effects of waxing seem to make it run smoother and quieter. I've got to go now, I'm missing an episode of "Charmed". Oh, BTW the muffler bearings are after the Catalytic converter, but just ahead of the mufflers, there are two, one for each muffler. Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Concours Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 [yeah, mine likes a good bath too....the longer I spend cleaning her, the better she runs when i'm done ] Are you talking about your car or your gf? Jeff 98 Concours 90 Seville 04 Corvette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCKnROLL Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 And when you throw an oil change into the mix it really runs great then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 >"Bob D, where abouts are the muffler bearings? And yes my Caddy loves a warm bath followed up by a leather massage. Cadillacs Rule!!!!!! "< Oh, BTW the muffler bearings are after the Catalytic converter, but just ahead of the mufflers, there are two, one for each muffler. Let's see...There are actually dual muffler bearings on the early NS's ('93 and '94's) This went in concert with the standard 'Z' rated tires at the time. Because of no speed limiter with the Z tires, the enginners felt at this time, as the Northstar was still in it's early stages the dual muffler bearings would be needed. Along with this early performance enhancement were the beefed up version of the piston return springs. (PRS) By '95 they found that with the larger percentage sales of 'H' rated tires, and less top speed, that dual muffler bearings and heavy duty piston return springs really weren't necesary, so a single bearing in each pipe, and lighter springs were agreed to be adequate. Still, if you can get ahold of those early sets of each , I swear they make your car go faster... Add a chip, and oh, man...look out.. BTW....You know that beachfront property in Montana I have?...It just came back on the market...The last buyer dropped out for some reason..... '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Hank Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 This is 'gullability" at its finest ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 >"Bob D, where abouts are the muffler bearings? And yes my Caddy loves a warm bath followed up by a leather massage. Cadillacs Rule!!!!!! " Oh, BTW the muffler bearings are after the Catalytic converter, but just ahead of the mufflers, there are two, one for each muffler. Let's see...There are actually dual muffler bearings on the early NS's ('93 and '94's) This went in concert with the standard 'Z' rated tires at the time. Because of no speed limiter with the Z tires, the enginners felt at this time, as the Northstar was still in it's early stages the dual muffler bearings would be needed. Along with this early performance enhancement were the beefed up version of the piston return springs. By '95 they found that with the larger percentage sales of 'H' rated tires, and less top speed, that dual muffler bearings and heavy duty piston return springs really weren't necesary, so a single bearing in each pipe, and lighter springs were agreed to be adequate. Still, if you can get ahold of those early sets of each , I swear they make your car go faster... Add a chip, and oh, man...look out.. BTW....You know that beachfront property in Montana I have?...It just came back on the market...The last buyer dropped out for some reason..... Bob D. you are GOOD!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushinthelac Posted February 14, 2004 Report Share Posted February 14, 2004 Iti's all in the head...a cleaner car, makes it look better, makes you feel better, so therefore you feel its performing better lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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