A GOOD NORTHSTAR!? 2008 Cadillac DTS

Yes that's right, a Cadillac with a NorthStar is one of my favorite cars. This is a new generation of NorthStar though, no longer riddled with head gasket failures like those before them. Truely a car of excellence and man... I want one...

[@panam4974]

My 2006 and 2008 DTSs were great cars. Drove each about 85,000 miles. The 2006 held up well in a helluva wreck; collapse panels worked well. The gap between the rear end of the left front quarter and the leading edge of the driver’s door remained true. By the time State Farm [finally] told me that the 2006 would be rebuilt I had already bought the 2008 Platinum DTS. Loved both cars; now in a 2019 CT6-V. What beautiful car. They’ll bury my as in a Caddy!🥰

[@israelballew4155]

2004+ northstars are actually very reliable engines. If you look up the headbolts on rock auto, that's the year they revamped the design. These are what you want to have for a cross country road trip. The last great American highway cruisers.

[@42luke93]

And if it’s not Northstar , the 3800 is a good engine too from what I have heard as well

[@42luke93]

@@SeanPennII Oh the Buicks must of gotten them then. Thanks

[@paulsosa1872]

@@42luke93 the Buick Lesabres are a poor mans Cadillac I love those cars and engines very smooth & plenty of power.

[@jeffshadow2407]

@@paulsosa1872 Smart man's Cadillac!

[@walteranderson145]

I’m looking to get a cadilac dts what year should I get that has the no longer has overheating and fixed design? @isrealballew4155?

[@SkylineFTW97]

Funny, a customer of mine got a 2008 DTS a couple mnths ago. They put tires on it pretty much immediately, and it developed a bad power steering pressure hose and a bad T fitting in the heater hose, both of which I replaced. The heater hose is a huge pain, but that's done and it no longer overheats. The power steering hose was comparitively easy, enough that I was able to do that one in the field despite spending 40 minutes underneath it due to a lack of space. But she runs great now that she's fixed. Super comfy, decent sounding engine.

[@michaelwilliams9663]

I love these DTS Cadillacs so much. I currently own one. Mine is an 09 white with the tan interior. So anytime a youtuber brings one to the channel, they just make me smile. This black one looks in prestine condition. Thanks for showing this one.

[@tombob671]

Great to see dad doing so well.

[@clintlefebvre1013]

I love my 07 DTS Performance edition! It has 135,000 and I bought it for $4k last year. I've had to put a little work into it but I really love the ride and interior. Being a Luxury III trim it has magnetic suspension, massaging seats, power rear seats, and sunshades in the back doors and rear window. Great cars, I hope you find one someday for you to enjoy. Love your videos man, keep on keepin on! -Clint

[@rockinrides]

Those were the last great old school Cadillacs. Cool to see one in great shape. Great vid Jay!

[@Dana_Danarosana]

That DTS is SHARP! But to be fair, ALL the Northstars COULD be good... IF you got lucky enough to get one that the head bolts weren't overtorqued at assembly. A person had about a 1 in 10 chance of getting a good one. I totally lucked out. I have a '99 Deville w/ 192K that purrs like new. I love it. It has the Firestar Gold paint and absurdly comfortable gold leather seats.

[@ChevySS1968]

Thanks for the ride! I recently bought a 2010 DTS, 50k miles, like new. I am happy happy joy joy

[@malcolmmccall1546]

How much was the purchase price

[@RossEnzo]

You’re never broke when you’ve got good friends and a good heart. Dude that car would be sweet for your grandparents! Maybe look up north for cars if you can, we have a lot of cars up here. Aren’t you my Age? 24? Man I’ve watched you’re stuff for 3 years. I hope you and the fam are doing well.

[@MStufft]

I love love love my 2011 DTS, and mine has the bench seat

[@merrilllee1080]

God I love my '08 DTS Premium (black on black), upgraded from a 2015 Altima. I will not change a thing about my car, I'm keeping it all stock. She came with 106K and now at 120K, massage seats, 8 speaker bose system, moon roof, rear window shade etc, etc... I was fortunate to have stumbled upon this car at the right time. So far all I've swapped was the purge valve, rear fuse block and of course threw some Michelin's back on and replaced the rear driver door motor/regulator. I never wanna let her go. GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@mahatma171]

Thank you for explaining the '05-'11 MY Deville/DTS improvements. I do own a '06 DTS and I love the car w/ 152k miles on it. As long as you keep up w/ maintenance they do go way into the 200k mile range, even 300k miles.

[@tommyhall350]

Jay. Love your videos always good to watch good job buddy

[@WilliamCLAnderson]

I LOVE Cadillacs myself! Would love a CTS. This DTS is gorgeous too! 😍😍😍

[@damianlachapelle3288]

I do love DTS too!!!!!

[@NotXero]

Always will love the look of these cars

[@MXguy95]

AHH PROTOGEN!

[@collinsandrews7320]

Love it! I have a blk on blk 09. DTS it has been one of the best cars I've owned going strong with 120,000 miles, never any mechanical problens.

[@jackmeriustacktheratrix5021]

Also a huge column shift fan right here. Had 2 p-71 crown vics now have a charger pursuit. All have/had the column shift just so satisfying!

[@NickHudson2]

Hey Jay good to see you buddy! These are lovely cars and that one looks in great condition 👌

[@jwarehouse1]

Thank for the update on Northstars! i like when you bring up what is good about certain makes and models, and which ones to AVOID!!!

[@k.c.marshall921]

Especially avoid ones from the mid to late 90s.

[@42luke93]

Yes! One of the last Cadillacs with the front split bench seating!

[@WizardMower]

If I had a shot of jack&coke for everytime you compliment bench seats/column shifters, I'd be drunk. Nice to see you, I Found a mower that has a column shift. now I'm looking for one. only issue is they offered floor shifters so it's not easy to find column shifters.

[@42luke93]

@@WizardMower yeah I do stress it a lot. Disappointed I cannot buy a new sedan with that option. Nice to hear about the lawn mower. Waiting for the day someone does a modification on a golf cart and adds a column shifter.

[@jewllake]

love your videos and reasoning - so pragmatic.

[@MXguy95]

Ahh thank you !

[@Ulford]

Dont kick yourself so hard man, what youre doing for youre grandparents is fantastic. One day soon you will get youre Cadillac. And you deserve it! Great video.

[@MXguy95]

I really appreciate the kinds words buddy! Thank you !

[@jhooie]

Such a classy-looking car. I have always loved these DTS

[@jameslee8519]

Me2

[@hakeemsd70m]

Me three. The exterior has aged really well, especially the finlike taillight treatment. Definitely a car that looks even better in person.

[@danielbritschock3873]

Great video! Very Base model DTS but still a beautiful Caddy!

[@gibco25-offical56]

That’s a keeper! You will like it.

[@Underappreciatedclassics]

My dad just recently sold a 2005 Deville with the 2nd generation 32V. It had 180,000 miles at time of sale. Unfortunately it had failing rear main seals and manifold head gaskets. The shop wanted 4,000$ to replace it. But my lord for the 4 years we got out of it. It was a land sofa and I loved it so much! My dad is currently looking for a Replacement, possibly a 2008-12 DTS.

[@k.c.marshall921]

This 2nd generation DTS was built in Detroit from 2006-2011. Last one rolled off the line May 27, 2011. With only 11,000 produced and built for the 2011 model year.

[@majorpayne5289]

👍Nice Caddy! Lotta car right there. Loved my 1999 STS. It was loaded! My factory BOSE system was awesome too! Sold it at 66K miles for more than I paid. Great car and it would fly! Truly beautiful Cadillac! The head bolts were a fine thread and the fix was a course thread head bolt. Great engines after that, imo. Cadillac....Simply a great car said ELVIS & I agree 😂😂😂👍✌️🇺🇸

[@jr1479]

Had an '08 DTS. 3 cons...drinks alot of premium gas, plastic parts breaking often. Parts are a fortune. Also had a '00 STS. Awesome 'till the head gasket went.

[@jimolson9953]

you,ve got a good heart Jay, hope you get your dts someday, good video, THANKS!

[@2003cobramustang]

For being an 08 she’s in great shape!

[@johnlukach4091]

I love these I've had 2. Know what to look for. Front motor mount and water pump are NIGHTMARE jobs. It was the headbolts that were changed then the head gaskets were much better

[@frazzledwizard3595]

One of my dream cars lol. I love caddies.

[@isalite]

I’m selling one, interested?

[@Bobby-cm7vu]

Love the DTS and STS, as bad of an engine they might have I just love these cars.

[@MXguy95]

As mentioned, they got really good after 05! You should check one out!

[@Bobby-cm7vu]

@@MXguy95 yes sir! Though I love the 98-04 sts the most, if I can afford it one day I definetly would pick one of these up.

[@anmous69]

@@Bobby-cm7vu get 02 and up.

[@billsgarage6453]

@@Bobby-cm7vu Had a 2000 STS in pearl red with the black leather.. Loved it to death. Saved my life in a bad accident

[@Bobby-cm7vu]

@@billsgarage6453 my dad had a 98, he loved his to death as well, he would still have it today if the damned snow plow truck didn't total it.

[@umarhassan7282]

The colour combo is just perfect

[@reesebobby99]

Learn so much in these vids

[@d44102]

I like the old Cadillacs from the 80's myself

[@MXguy95]

Those are some mighty machines!

[@chevyboi600]

In the last year or so I been getting informed via KZbin about this head bolt issue revision and I wish I’d known sooner because I love the style of these cars and been wanting one

[@johnl3230]

Love love love these, the STS to. Not a fun of there newer stuff though. I'd love to find a nice one.

[@steve_o379]

I love the DTS I've been in the previous model to this a 2003 one it was ex footballers car drove like a magic carpet so smooth

[@MXguy95]

Those were the ones that had headgasket failures over and over. Just imagine that but with no more overheating problems haha!

[@steve_o379]

@@MXguy95 I know Shame really when they were running ok they were good but least the one you have is the better one of the 2

[@kippaseo8027]

I don't know about the different generations of the infamous Northstar engine but I know whatever generation they still hold the same reputation. I recently had a customer who had a 2009 XLR convertible with the North Star. It's what we call in South Florida a condo car. A condo car is a car owned by a senior citizen who not only put very few miles on their cars but usually keep them garage door under an overhang and have all the schedule maintenance done usually at the same dealership. This 2009 had just under 18K original miles and looked like it just came off the Cadillac showroom floor. As soon as any of the other wholesalers see that it has the infamous 4.6 Northstar they bolt like the car is about to explode. It was stunning to me to see that the book value of this car was almost identical to an Avalon of the same year with almost 200k miles on it especially considering the Cadillac cost almost three times as much brand new. It's a shame because I agree with Jay that they are stunning cars to look at with some of the most comfortable rides I've ever experienced but yikes can they be trouble!

[@Chudhole]

I’ve always liked the looks of most of the north stars

[@sweets6865]

Totally groovy Caddie 😎 great video

[@peterharms3639]

We all reckon, your videos are top notch, that’s why we’re all here.

[@MXguy95]

Well I appreciate that!

[@saladbucket2528]

When I was buying a car last Fall, after my ‘11 Civic crapped out, I was looking at a budget of $8k-$9k. I was seriously thinking about one of these-I absolutely love the design, especially with the screen and floor shifter, but I couldn’t do it. Not because of the engine, but the fuel economy. Sprung for a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid instead, and 36 MPG can’t be wrong, but sometimes I still wish I’d gone for the Caddy instead.

[@flatfoot62]

Beautiful car! You have good taste 👍🏻👍🏻😊🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@NickAcciardo]

Very good Cadillac! I own a 2008 DTS myself and besides the fuel guzzling condition, it’s AWESOME !

[@jeffshadow2407]

My 2008 Buick Lucerne Super had the 4.6 Northstar and routinely got 17 "Smiles" per gallon😉.

[@toddwilliams6]

Great viedo!!! I hope you get YOUR DTS!!!!

[@williamwalker4029]

I am a former Cadillac technician from the late nineties in California. Personally I love the North Star my son drives 06 DTS in our family ride is an 08 DTS. The North Star is a misunderstood work of art. The oil leaks actually kept my children from going to Community College.. we used to get 28 hours for a complete reseal at the dealer. I used to do them in the car once the transmission was out it was Bam Bam done. You're rolling if you are blessed with two of them on a pay period I love the North Star

[@guod1973]

Yes my favorite Caddy this millennium. But the 60s caddys are my jam. Honorable mention to the Allanté.

[@Aprilbennett7378]

I literally WAS yelling about the trunk button😂 I own an 06 so I’m like ITS RIGHT THERE😂lol

[@johnhull6363]

I feel the same way about the DTS and can afford one but have yet to find one that seemed to be a good fit. Must not be the only one... around here they go for crazy money with low miles and garage conditioned

[@justdoitgaming5946]

I got an 07 dts and it’s nice as hell and pretty reliable . I drive like damn Ricky Bobby and never have any problems

[@michaelmelendez1092]

I was in 07. White tricoat, Column shift, sunroof and buckets. Love it. No issues. Grocery store runs are simple.

[@johnnydeville5701]

I absolutely love those 06-11 Cadillac DTS!! 2005 the last body style of the 00-05, has the revised Northstar as well! The 05 model is cheaper than the 06-11.

[@oldscoolcooldiecast1879]

Agree I just bought one under a hundred thousand and in mint condition for 3500 one owner older couple had for the wife husband past with covid so she sold it and moved to Mexico 🇲🇽. Blows my mind it’s definitely a sweet ride

[@zanesutherland406]

Beautiful car!

[@cwbusrides]

I guess you would sing "Santa won't you bring me a Cadillac DTS,please bring it to me." As your Christmas Carol

[@BigDsRc517]

I have a 06 dts with 83000 and love it so far. Gotta love those tps sensors!

[@RageHP-RageHorsePower]

Every little potthole ding ding ding

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

My last boss had one like this, very plush ride , the only issues they ever had was the transmission, Liked vid, Staysafe

[@MXguy95]

Yup, sadly these do have some common weak points with the transmissions once they get up there in miles. I would take it in a heartbeat anyway though!

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

@@MXguy95 me too

[@brianharriss4366]

Nice car! These were sold for a while in the UK but didn't do that well, wouldn't say no to one on my drive though 👍😁. Don't put the videos down Jay there all top notch not mediocre 👍

[@MXguy95]

Thats a shame! people are really sleeping on these rigs ! Thanks buddy!

[@3374jj]

Nice car bud. Good job on the review

[@MXguy95]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@jacobkerr9836]

I love that body style! And your right dam good motor! Sounds good and really runs out good too. Comfy as all hell. We have a customer at our body shop that has a pearl white one loaded with 20 some thousand miles. I always tell her call me if you ever sell this thing!

[@MXguy95]

Gah I bet that pearl white is a sight in the sun! Cadillacs pearl is like no other.

[@jacobkerr9836]

Jay Smart oh it is like a diamond! It sure is lexus has a beautiful pearl too. I wish i could send you a pic jay, found the dealer sales and order sheet from my paps 76 cadillac cpe deville bought new has all the optioned he added so neat to see the costs and breakdown. I thought of you when i found it. Was such a cool find

[@roosterinmarari]

Nice. I just picked mine up last month. 2011 DTS w/ 37k miles, one owner, & Florida driven never seen snow. It is pearl white as well. With a quarter top, sunroof, and Vogue Package. Extremely rare find! I’m absolutely in love with it. I looked for months before I found it. Good luck to you I hope you find one as well!

[@ic1815]

Yes! 2004+ Northstar’s are a good buy. That’s when GM got it “right”. Base model DTS though, interesting. The next package up has heated and cooled front seats, heated steering wheel, front and back sensors, etc.

[@MXguy95]

Fully loaded highway cruiser! Wont feel a thing underneath you and has plenty of pep in her step!

[@Browningate]

If he would've followed the Wizard's advice and avoided the Acadia, he could've been able to afford 2 or 3 DTSs by now. The GM 3.6 teaches folks the hard lessons in life. "Coulda had a Northstar."

[@brettmichael5791]

Good to see a post from you bud

[@Seasonal50]

So classy. Would love to drive one.

[@MXguy95]

Its quite a ride!

[@stevevlossak2443]

That's a nice car man good color 👌

[@lilibethdoherty295]

GM sent millions of loyal customers to Lincoln in the 80's in the 90's they went to Lexus in the 2000's BMW scooped up the leftovers of the Baby Boom and you really can't blame them for leaving!

[@DieseltheWhiteTailedBuck]

Jay: Gooood morning boys and girls of the internet! And Dad. Dad: *being caught off guard* Hey! haha

[@MXguy95]

"HE WASNT READY "lol

[@garyphloyngam7148]

Wow shes a beauty i love my dts !!

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

I have always liked these as well. I know the 2006 and 2007 had some oil leak issues. What would you say is the best year on the DTS? I’m gonna buy one

[@neilschipper3741]

First of all, you make great videos always entertaining and full of information. Secondly, I've been driving Caddy's since the 1970s. Last new caddy I bought was an 05. Absolutely hated that car!! The worst ride ever. Even Cadillac knew it was so bad they didn't put Cadillac on the cars exterior. Two of the caddies have the overheating problem. Dump them at the first side of overheating because Cadillac will charge you over $2,000 to fix. I just found a 1989 baby Sedan DeVille with 58000 original miles. Better than meant, if you hadn't looked at the better than mint. If you had looked at the mileage you think it was Factory fresh! It was always Raven once or twice a week and never out of the neighborhood. Got it for chicken scratch, cheap, cheap, cheap.

[@DjDestinyChicago]

This is the best looking model of Cadillac ever made 😎

[@megami215]

very nice features

[@felipeiturreyes3385]

Nice Cad, ellegant car

[@kbtruck65blair64]

Very nice classy Cadillac.

[@jameslee8519]

I just bought a 06 ❤❤😎 got to change the pully and hope I'm safe far as the heads and over heating lol

[@LesterMoore]

Have a 2008 DTS, got it new. love it. Smooth ride, the Northstar can flat get that sedan moving. I'll keep this as long as possible. Get it detailed inside and out, including the engine well every year and adhere to the maintenance schedule without fail. Wish GM would stop with their small Cadillacs and E-vehicle nonsense. Nobody who enjoys Cadillac wants one of those. Cadillac brand is for winners and signifies you've made it.

[@keithcheatham4410]

I have a P2432 code Air system air flow/pressure sensor circuit low Bank 1, is the check valve for bank 1 on the right lower side or the one on top near the fire wall? Any help would be appreciated

[@OfficialEnzoEdoggYT]

My Great Grandmother has one of these and they're nice!👍

[@MXguy95]

Yes they are! She will get many years of good reliable use from it

[@OfficialEnzoEdoggYT]

@@MXguy95 Yeah! I'm pretty sure she's had it for about 10-12 years already!👍

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice Caddy😃

[@k.c.marshall921]

Hey guys check out Midwest Cadillac repair in Palatine, Illinois. They do Improvement repairs on Northstar engines with head gaskets& head studs and all engine reseals. And the do a stand up job with great pricing too.

[@masonlay4457]

Not a bad looking Cadillac. Didn't mind this generation actually. In pretty good shape and surprisingly a good Northstar.

[@dave11686]

I would consider it because they ironed most of the bugs out by then. Then again I love my 4.9

[@MXguy95]

Oh you cant compare it to the 4.9 thats cheating! LoL those 4.9s are bulletproof man. But the new NorthStar's are definitely competing now

[@dave11686]

@@MXguy95 144k miles on mine and still going strong pretty much. Needs a valve cover gasket and a water pump soon but I’m very happy. I’ve had my car now for about six months and 10,000 miles. It’s a 94 sedan Deville

[@MXguy95]

oh bummer, have fun with that water pump job I loathe those. Did a few and am pleased to not have done another lol. But yea, those cars will run forever and youve got the good body on it too, 94 was smooth!

[@dave11686]

@@MXguy95 I got a buddy of mine who is willing to help me out with it

[@anmous69]

I just spent yesterday engine swapping mine. I love them sorry. To explain I bought a clean body(black on black) some idiot tried to seal the mid pan. And promptly locked it up. I then put my 245,000 mile engine in it. Lol

[@brentwalton8854]

And I just looked on Marketplace and there is a 2007 DTS Black on Black with 133.5k miles on it for $4,500. Looks pretty good imo. There is also a 2009 DTS with 179k on it that looks to be in rougher shape for $3,200.

[@BigNickSnr]

Hi Jay - just got an 09 base model DTS with 77K from a good friend whose uncle owned it when he passed. The only issue I am aware of is the ac condenser draining back into the passenger floorboard. Found plenty of info on the tube location for the CTS, but NOT the DTS. Any insight so I can get it cleared?

[@ncarolina27803guy]

I have a 2007 DTS and I want to know what are signs the rear shocks need replacing.. even if it's not sagging.. it doesn't ride very soft in the back.. and it seems like they are stuck in the higher position..

[@id0248]

I was like it's right there the buttons right there lol then u said that we where screaming at ya

[@tommyboy8524]

Those are nice cars.

[@MXguy95]

I think so too!

[@tombob671]

The car wizzard had a $4k fix for the earlier ones. He got a low mile one for his daughter for cheap with a blown head gasket stud. He fixed it and she has put a zillion miles wity no problem

[@shanejoyce1666]

To get the yellow off the headlight plastic, easy fix. Get ya some off bug spray with deet. Spray it on wait a few seconds and rub it in a circle with an old rag. The lens will go perfectly clear. Might take a couple sprays. But always works for me.

[@MXguy95]

That never seems to work well for me. It either doesnt change anything or it only last a few days. The other headlight looks so good I think we will just put one new one in it and call it a day

[@Ree_Devon24]

Is this motor interchangeable with the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville gxp with the 4.6 Northstar?

[@JuanRojas-ph8ol]

Jay make another vid of the Oldsmobile.. That ride was cool.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bbsal4031]

I sure would love to have one of these cars. I've been looking online to get a price range. With some dark window tint and a nice sound system, oh my gosh....

[@rm25088]

they already have a pretty decent sound system depending on trim. Mine has full bose. Of course it won't be as good as aftermarket but it is awesome for stock.

[@razor_wuff]

Very nice Indeed. I haven't had a chance to drive a dts or sts yet... LOOKS SOO CUMFYYYY!

[@douglascopeland5420]

I just love cadillacs don't care what it is

[@lukemartin2476]

I love me a DTS as well as that Caddy smell!

[@thomasdill88]

I'm looking at a 2009 that has 111,000 miles on it. Do you think it'll be a goodbye or do you think I should look at something with less miles

[@williebrown5718]

I also have A a DTS, and everytime you turn the wheel the breaks lock up. What could be the issue?

[@charliesmith9528]

Have a 06 cadillac dts...after we had record low temps in sc car is now running hot after about 15 minutes,,,no leaks,,no oil contamination,,,no smoke,,,did a combustion leak test and pressure test,,all neg,,,any ideas what im missing,,im 66 and always been a do it your self mechanic but this is my 1st dts,,136 k miles and never had a issue