fesoferbex Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hello, I just bought my first Cadillac yesterday. After perusing the internet, I believe I purchased a car that has been discussed on this forum before: http://caddyinfo.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=42798 It's a 2006 CTS with LS2 & T56 swapped into it. I've owned 19 other cars in my life, but this is the first GM performance vehicle I've really gotten my hands on. I'm sure I will need help, lots and lots of help I live in Norman, OK. I bought it from a guy in Denton, TX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterset Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Welcome. 19 is a lot of cars. Remember it is a 9 year old car that will need some attention. Give it a good going over and consider changing the fluids if you don't know the maintenance history. I still own my first new car - my 1996 Sedan Deville. I swear by fluid changes, and twice a year spraying of an entire can of wd-40 on the mechanical and electrical to keep moisture away. Oil and filter by the olm or every 1 year Coolant change every 4 years Brake fluid every 3 years or brake pad change Power steering with turkey baster after 8 years Transmission after 10 years. I did mine after 18 years!! But upgraded to Dexron VI for my automatic. Don't get flushes just drain and fill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesoferbex Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Fluid changes are one of the first things I do when I buy a car, even if the prior owner swears up, down, and sideways that they did it. (Unless they just happen to have receipts which is rather rare, sadly). But yeah, I've owned a lot of cars, and I currently own 5. This CTS is pretty nifty and it does have some stuff that needs addressing. But undoubtedly I'll figure out GMs like I did my subies and hondas, that is, I learned with the help of fellow car enthusiasts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99EldoETC Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Does it have an unrestricted exhaust? How does it sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesoferbex Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Does it have an unrestricted exhaust? How does it sound? Actually it has a relatively stock sounding exhaust. I can roll along in 5th and 6th on the highway and not even hear the engine turning over at 1500(ish) RPM. If I mash the pedal it comes alive, but it all stays (relatively) quiet, which may be nice since I don't want (or need) any tickets while I'm transporting my family around town. Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 You need a Borla cat-back or at least mufflers to get the good V8 sound. I had them on my 1997 ETC for the last several years and never had a complaint about the noise. -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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