Cadillac Just Gave Up on America and Why You Should Be Mad

Cadillac Screwed America Over and Why You Should Be Mad. Japanese vs American Culture, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Japanese vs American luxury cars. What happened to Ford, GM, Chevy, and Dodge in America? Are Toyotas reliable? Who makes the best luxury cars? The most reliable luxury cars to buy. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@meatrocket1]

Does Cadillac replace the valve cover gaskets for you? Free? 😆

[@loganw.3520]

Hey Scotty how was going to jail for indecent exposure after flashing FCA employees

[@chrilos9106]

No quality. No body buy

[@friarfanatik1978]

My pops just got a 2014 CTS V supercharged RWD 70k seems solid?? Any words of wisdom from the Scotty crew??

[@Will-wp2cp]

Scotty, My 2009 GMC Sierra with 95,000 miles has an ac system that almost always works just fine. But when it gets really hot outside like the other day, it sometimes keeps switching from pulling inside air to pulling outside air and not cooling properly. But then when I keep pushing the inside air button after a minute or so, it goes back to working just fine! What do you think - could it be the AC Pressure switch, and if so can I repair that myself or will I lose all the coolant when I disconnect the old one?

[@jaredthibodaux6796]

I used to work for a Cadillac dealership and I sold many CTSs, it was shockingly rare to have any customer complaints and honestly it was very rare to ever have a CTS in the shop for anything other than an oil change. I would know I was constantly prowling the service lounge for customers.

[@koubicube]

I have mixed feelings about this car. I want to purchase one, there are very good reviews but there's also people who had only problems, I can't decide smh

[@capturingperfectionphotogr1144]

This isn't completely true. Visit any cadillac cts forum and search timing chain and you'll see why. Two timing chains later (in less than 10k miles) and mine still burns oil.. This car is notoriously bad

[@superque4]

How long did you work there? I'd imagine it takes a few years for this sort of problem to start flooding svc depts.

[@ghost9547]

@@capturingperfectionphotogr1144 did you change the gasket scotty point

[@nickking1510]

@@capturingperfectionphotogr1144 bet they put on the cheap Chain kit that sold on line 199$ as a replacement or the auto parts stores sold the inferior chains also . Instead the quality chain kits lasts and is much more money . But I believe the Ford F-150 and 3.5ecoboost and Gm 3.6 2.8 engineers were best friends and all had a chain fetish lolol

[@HenryMcChanj]

Clicked faster than a Cadillac breaking down after the warranty expires

[@meatrocket1]

Bravo 👏🏻😆

[@jimmysapien9961]

Oh plo

[@bngr_bngr]

Henry Henry at least its not a Range Rover. It has the record for breaking down the fastest than any car.

[@aarontaylor6464]

Lol

[@jaya.0069]

Wow! Speedy Gonzales!!

[@toddtccummings]

That's a shame. In my Grandpa's days, Cadillacs would stand the test of time. Also were elegant/rich people cars. He died in 1984.

[@Ali-co5mj]

May he rest in peace

[@deli_g_]

Year I was born. RIP.

[@toddtccummings]

1901-1984

[@Numbahz]

Thankfully there are new kings of the road, the crown has passed on, power doesn't need to stay in one place.

[@jamescarter2013]

How did he die ...? If you don’t mind sharing 🙏🏽

[@randomness1654]

This car actually puts out 304 hp (with direct inject 3.6). The reason they didn't sell well last year was because they were way overpriced. Not because they broke down or were crappy, just 50,000+ was too high for what it was. Also this car is all wheel drive (did you see the little 4 by the CTS badge)?

[@jeffzekas]

I can remember Cadillac back in the 50s, when my dad bought his first caddy, and it was comparable to Mercedes or Lincoln, and my grandfather had a Cadillac in the 30s, when they were V 12 engines and Cadillac stood for luxury

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

That's the problem. Their customers are that old. They to sell to those under 60.

[@alexanderbarcenas6224]

Now they are not that good

[@paulclancy2404]

Yep it was thing do retire buy a caddy

[@paulclancy2404]

Old days competed for biggest engines who could bring biggest motor remember 500ci lol

[@silasmcgee3647]

Nowadays they’re just luxury lawn ornaments

[@Nar01]

The only luxurious thing about Cadillac is the dealership lounge when you have to take it in for repairs

[@1985toyotacamry]

I mean you have to because otherwise customers will cuss them out often

[@somewhere-n-Texas]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ryansmotorsports2199]

Good one, but they are very luxurious. The only issue is reliability and build quality.

[@silasmcgee3647]

Ryan's Motorsports form over function bud that’s what we’ve come to these days you spent 500 bucks on an expensive fan to cool your room five years later you have to replace it because warrantee won’t replace the motor that burned out because fire damage counts as misuse and voids it

[@largetman]

Which you are paying for when you go to the dealer.

[@jayo_z]

I inherited a 2007 CTS and on Monday I finally hit 25,000 miles! I love it. It has the 2.8L V6 and it runs as smooth as the day my grandfather bought it.

[@mortimergladbreath]

You might consider seeing if the fix Scotty talked about has been done. That is a jewel at 25K!

[@alanbarrados4178]

@@mortimergladbreath the 2.8 engine in the 2007 CT’s is different than the 3.6 in the 2008 CT’s.

[@elavke5441]

Congratulations I hope you enjoy it. But do make sure that problem was fixed.

[@tashaouh4911]

That 2.8L v6 is a very good engine that car will last ya a long time bud

[@ntstudio28]

Very sad because its so true. I have a 2009 CTS4. Beautiful car, but far less reliable than my 1993 Honda civic. Never buying another Cadillac.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Wowwwwww smh....

[@CRAPO2011]

The styling of this generation was concept car cool back in 2007, they still look pretty modern 10+ years later.

[@fleurdewin7958]

That 93 EG Civic can last you very long if you do not skimp on the timing belt kit change.

[@CRAPO2011]

@@fleurdewin7958 a 1993 civic will develop other annoying old car issues afterall its nearly 30 years old

[@cocmaster4474]

@@CRAPO2011 And the Cadillac will develop 40 years worth of issues & headaches within a matter of atleast 6 months

[@floydefisher]

This Cadillac is so bad, even Scotty's cat is running away from it....smart cat.

[@RaoulThomas007]

He would have stayed if it had been named a Catillac!

[@floydefisher]

@@RaoulThomas007 Maybe a Catnipac? 🤣

[@RaoulThomas007]

floydefisher 😂😂 🐈😂😂

[@timothykeith1367]

The WatchJrGo channel is fixing this 3.6 "high feature" timing chain issue on a 2010 Camaro - same engine, same PCV problem. GM engineers probably wrote internal memos on this issue a long time before it was common knowledge. I think it would have been a simple and cheap recall to fix the PCV issue - otherwise the 3.6 engine isn't too bad, but that's not what the public thinks now. Why didn't GM fix the issue for free a decade ago?

[@honeybadger0559]

This is completely off topic but i decided to post it here since this is one of the top comments. Has anyone here ever wondered why every comment is so positive? Because anything remotely negative will be displayed way down in the comment section and because Scotty is 5had0w b4nn1ng people who say stuff like the cb word. You can try this yourself, post something about cb and then logout of your youtube account. When you go to the video without your account you will see that your comment is invisible.

[@Mastkal]

Love how scotty’s cat made it in the video

[@Snookynibbles]

...yeah, but only after a paw print on to a ‘model release form’. 😸

[@bruhh_007_]

Someone asked for an Cat update in the live, there it is ! 😅

[@jimmysapien9961]

Time to be truthful. The new generation could give a care 👎 nuff said

[@lopez12345ml]

KITTY!

[@markallison8108]

If you look carefully that cat is just about in every video Scotty does.

[@MrBlonde294]

we should make a race Cadillac vs Jaguar, which one is going to breakdown first

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

It's unbelievable that money that people pay for these cars and Cadillac won't build them to last,smh....

[@mattblaster1470]

MERCEDESBENZS600 BASH And the worst part is when they inevitably do break you can’t find parts for them.

[@MrBlonde294]

@@mercedesbenzs600bash her in Germany they telling you how great and reliable American cars are, but the truth is, that it isn't the case anymore and its very disappointing what kind of cars we get from the car producers, i am sad that there are no greate us sedans anymore, the only one is the crow vic platform that is reliable but i heard that the pre 2005 had problems with the radiator. i like rear wheel drive sedan, i personally drive a merc w210 e280 from 1997 and its got over 280000 km ~ 174000 miles on the clock, and its still got the original engine and transmission, of course it needs repairs, the worst parts are some electronic components, but its a nice car and has a smooth ride

[@benjigruber9292]

At least a jaguar is a nice car tho. Cadillacs are cheap inside

[@joshbacon8241]

MERCEDESBENZS600 BASH It’s like Cadillac don’t want them to last...

[@antonfarquar8799]

When I was 3 yes, Three , I had already gotten the car bug. One of the first cars I recall was a 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood - I went over to it and hugged the tire - when I was in College in Oklahoma I bought a 12 year old 1960 Cadillac Fleetwood - I grew up in Houston, Tx and on break I would drive the Fleetwood from OKC to Houston - leaving @ midnight I would arrive in Houston @ 5:00 AM . Try that with a Cadillac today - - the engine would melt like an ice cube in Tucson. The comfort space and elegance of my '60 far surpasses ANYTHING they make today !!! The bean counters destroyed GM and Cadillac.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

I guess Cadillac just doesn't care any more,smh.... Hugging that tire was FUNNY,LOL,you was very happy,lol, totally understandable though....

[@josephgaviota]

You should watch the movie "North by Northwest," and see the nice Cadillac in there.

[@antonfarquar8799]

@@josephgaviota Oh but I have watched it - the Cadillac in that movie is a 1958 Sixty Special Limousine - back when they made real limos not these stretched jokes that you see nowadays.

[@josephgaviota]

@@antonfarquar8799 Nice!

[@ryansmotorsports2199]

I'm having the worst experience with my Cadillac

[@H1storybr3akdown]

What’s wrong with it bro?

[@ryansmotorsports2199]

@@H1storybr3akdown Between the 2014-2015 Cadillac CTS V sport models, there is just recently a highway safety recall on the rear axle/ slip differential failing. The pins with a single sheer design tend to get overwhelmed over time and break off which leads to the differential locking up. The parts were made in many locations and with various parts, so not every model is affected. I went and did the job anyway as a prevention, but my service provider at heritage cadillac in Morrow, GA didn't do a VIN search to see if my car needed it. I believe mine didn't from latter research. Anyhow, my differential locked up and failed a month and a half after the recall work and I'm ruing this entire car at this point. I'm also dealing with a P0017, crank position sensor code, it's bank 1 exhaust position, so that's B, which is over the passenger side of the engine bay. I did my ignition coils and spark plugs and had to do an EVAP purge valve replacement since the code before this was a leak in the EVAP system.

[@alexanderbarcenas6224]

@Supreme Tuner or a Lexus rcf if he has the money

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Not cool at all,smh...

[@H1storybr3akdown]

Ryan's Motorsports WOW! That’s insane. Whoever you took it obviously just wanted to grab cash from you I would’ve just got rid of the car

[@guffey8]

I have an 08 CTS4 and love it. I baby the thing and change the oil a lot so it's been very reliable for me.

[@airsickgrove]

For any fans of Rush, the Caddy represented here was built in the home town of Neil Peart. St. Catharines, Ontario Canada

[@j.t.cooper2963]

BFD.

[@macgyver_7_6]

rip Neil

[@johnrecaptcha4504]

Scotty: Cadillacs are junk, poor designed....etc... Also Scotty: Looks pretty nice, solidly put together, rides pretty well, not a lot of noise, handling is pretty good, makes decent power, brakes well. Soctty's Deadly Sin: guilty pleasures

[@nickc530]

The guy really doesn’t process the things in his brain before talking

[@user-bz3et5gm7n]

I owned a 2008 CTS and had it for 11 years. This was a fantastic car that was very reliable. Never an engine problem. The only issue was I had to replace the bearings all around over the life of the car. Other than that very few issues. The only reason i got rid of it is because it got into an accident and it cost too much to repair vs the value of an 11 year old car. So i bought a 2018 CTS and love it. Scotty makes so many generalizations it's crazy. Funny how Cadillac has recently been second in initial quality while BMW and Mercedes are at the back of the pack. I also own a Cadillac XT5 which was not moving and smashed into by a Lexus RX. The Lexus came out way worse than my XT5 in that collision. Be honest and stop with your biased reviews. There are other brands than Toyota and Lexus, and GM makes some great cars these days, Cadillac being one of them. How do I know, cause I've owned many brands and keep going back to Cadillac cause they have been the most reliable for me. How people trust his feedback is beyond me, this dude has zero credibility.

[@rafidalbotany1109]

Most of these cars have issues overtime either you just got lucky with it or just maintained it really well!

[@djkdawg]

@@rafidalbotany1109 there is no luck with it, I buy used luxury cars at auctions, and I found alot of luxury brands, not just Cadillac has issues used, the reason the first owner got rid of it and now the dealer is auctioning it off, is because the first owner dogged it out and left all of the issues for the next man, and if you are not the type that can fix any issue with the car, I would avoid buying any luxury brand used, they normally have issues. cheap cars no matter the brand will outlast a luxury version because it has less electronics and gadgets to go wrong, that's just how cars work, also if you dont drive the v6 like a v8, they tend to last longer, it all comes down to the person that drives the car and how they keep their foot in the gas peddle everyday like its a nascar

[@heiltd1286]

Cadillac, Camaro and Corvette are all pretty decent.

[@clarkgriswold4057]

@@LC_1974 Japanese and Koreans make better cars though. I'd rather take the bus than buy a Chrysler lol. Let's tell our US auto makers to do better.

[@X56th_SFS]

It's the opinion of a grown man that calls himself Scottie, take his opinion with a grain of salt.

[@Niro.C]

I really love that generation CTS (2008-2013), it has a great American design, very good interior and engine choices were all V6. Speaking of which, does the 3.0L V6 (272 HP) a better option for the CTS and more reliable ? Did GM fix the problem on those 3.6L in later models of that CTS. By the way, they didn't stop making them, they just call it the CT5 now ...

[@BrandonHanson]

You knew when you spotted the first generation Escalade as a rebadged GMC Denali in 1999. It was like Cadillac hitting a wall in quality.

[@CRAPO2011]

While work truck looking the 1st fen escalades are tough as nails with the good ol vortec 5.7

[@axemasterson9027]

My 2000 Escalade still drives like it's new,and I tow a 4000lb trailer with no problems....

[@anthonysloan1669]

Sure Did I saw that one too

[@sergeeternal3778]

GM should of been bankrupt long ago but governments help them survive, how cute!

[@subhan7782]

Yah by using American tax payers money

[@sergeeternal3778]

@Zilla Deliva Totally true. I believe it was an unpaid bill of nearly $2 billion.

[@KyprosEc]

@@sergeeternal3778 our Federal government bought their shares and sold them back to gm at 1/2 price during the 2009 recession. I think it was closer to 4 billion loss.

[@weebsary9846]

Remember toyota and bmw took some bailout money too but it was gm who begged to get that money

[@hacatan24]

Government??? More like us lol

[@mitchcross6271]

"It only puts out 265 HP" - actually that's true of the smaller engine. The engine in this Cadillac has 304 HP. Just saying.

[@aluisious]

Wow, that's 3 HP more than a V6 Camry. LOL

[@ThatOneMule]

I have an 07 STS. My Dad gave it to me years ago. It is still running great. I was taught to check oil when I fuel up. I replaced motor mounts and ujoints. This car is wow.

[@luxurreview]

I don’t care what Scotty says, I still love my Cadillac CT6!!

[@tipdog36]

Same...luv my XTS

[@paoxiong8608]

"I'm a mechanic. I don't want to spend my spare time working on my own car." Nailed it.

[@garcjr]

Luxury cars with plastic headlights (scratching my damn head).

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Totally unacceptable....

[@garcjr]

@ycart tosey That too.

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@ycart tosey Just sad,smh....

[@luka_abh]

All cars for at least last 15 years had plastic headlight lenses. You just can't make the glass in the shapes you can make plastic lenses

[@robertthomas5906]

I think all of them are plastic today.

[@stephenhenderson2840]

My wife is driving a 2011 3.0 CTS with 53,000 miles and she noticed that a change engine oil light warning occurred. I checked the oil dip stick and to my surprise it showed none. I added 2.5 qts which brought the level to full. Thanks for the video. I will be paying closer attention to the oil in this car which has had no issues during the 25,000 miles of our ownership. I have been trying to talk her into a new Lexus but she loves her Caddy.

[@zeroxlulu]

I've had a 2012 CTS for the past 5 years, has almost 150,000 miles and the only issue I ever had with it is when the OEM alternator started going out a few months ago at around 140,000 miles. Other than that it's given me no trouble 🤷‍♂️

[@robertlamont9712]

I have had to change the ignition coils... started around 50,000... must have done 7 of them... its a 3.6l 6 cyl. Have 140,000 miles on the car now... 2006.

[@gerardogonzalez1217]

In Southern California a Cadillac CTS is worth more than a Mercedes E class around the same year 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@apprenticefelix7740]

w212

[@md-oz8te]

how

[@anonymousandy2139]

Mercedes sucks unless it's made in germany

[@apprenticefelix7740]

@@anonymousandy2139 better then a caddy

[@anonymousandy2139]

@@apprenticefelix7740 performance wise yes but they break just as much and Mercedes and BMW are the top 2 most expensive mass produced cars to repair

[@ivanmachmueller7264]

Bought a 2 yr old Xts with low miles and it was junk , engine lite on , missed fired , in shop 14 times , junk

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Dam shame cause they look so GOOD,smh....

[@CRAPO2011]

Really didnt know those were trouble

[@paulnadratowski3942]

Holy cow

[@Bongwater123]

Sounds like an Audi I had lol

[@TOLMEX79]

Sounds like an astra i had, no more GM for me thank you

[@MrFindoutman]

1. They still make them, just called CT6 now 2. I had one, very reliable (as long as you maintain it like you’re supposed to) and I drove it very spiritedly lol 3. It CLEARLY said CTS4 on the back which means it IS AWD 4. It has the 3.6L DI (again, says it right on the back by the 3.6L badge) engine so it makes 304hp (not 265 like the PFI model) Cmon Scotty, at least know your facts on the car you’re working on!

[@valeriephilmore1870]

I drive mine spiritedly to

[@BELCAN57]

At least it doesn't have the "V 8-6-4" engine. That was a stinker.

[@robertthomas5906]

I thought so to. I ran across a guy that claimed he had one and it never did fail. Eventually the rest of the car fell apart. Ran across a guy at the airport that has a GM diesel caddy recently. Still running, 500K+ miles. That one was fine. Maybe if they don't put the connecting rod through the side of the crank case in the first 100K miles you're fine.

[@anthonybarrow1142]

Yes my mom had one. Pieces of crap.

[@raymondtuckerjr1886]

You've got That right! I had an 81' El Dorado. It committed suicide.

[@apolloniaaskew9487]

The V 8-6-4 engine is now the Active Fuel Management/Dynamic Fuel Management.

[@TeeroyHammermill]

>Steve P: V8-6-4 is ancient history. 1981.

[@carlife6529]

Drove a 2014 Cadillac ATS, I loved it. Smooth, premium speakers, amazing for a while

[@willfull1604]

US Military in the middle east call the bathroom "the Cadillac"

[@edrader]

in prison a tumbler of coffee with cream and sugar is called a cadillac

[@ecoRfan]

My grandpa always called it the head. Was in Marines back in the 1950s.

[@edrader]

@@ecoRfan early 70s the head or latrine

[@kanethompson708]

Lol

[@blackspider9561]

I was fascinated with cadillacs as a kid growing up in the 70's. I wouldn't dare buy one these days

[@youarerightboss]

GM Gigantic Malfunction

[@mikefoehr235]

Goodone.

[@mikefoehr235]

Godly Mistake

[@youarerightboss]

@@mikefoehr235 GM Ghoulish Manure

[@Scooter30FTW]

Government Motors (bailout)

[@bigpapab]

Thank you Scotty for the praise. I'm from St.Catharines Always good videos.

[@hershell973]

My 2008 CTS has 281000 miles and has been a great car. The only major repair was the timing chain like Scotty mentioned.

[@QueElevenSpeaks]

about how many miles when changed

[@darrylt8502]

"He wound up buying himself an Acura: it handles better, get better gas mileage, and it doesn't break down." Acura in a nutshell.

[@mikefoehr235]

Like Lexus

[@devilsmetsfan6393]

Acura is just a dressed up Honda, no luxury at all.

[@sentero1856]

Cadillac is just a dressed up GM Though?

[@teamskdm1]

;exus is far superior. more reliable and they actually make rwd sports cars. acura has nothing that compares to the powerful cars of lexus.

[@bcgrittner]

In the early and mid ‘60’s my family had a ‘56 Caddy Sedan de Ville. It had A/C and the gold Sabre Spoke wheels. That was a very comfortable car. Changing the battery required an engine hoist. So Dad spent for tires, brakes, a battery, oil changes, etc. Back then the Cadillac name meant something.

[@ansonpanz1100]

Our town undertaker had. 57 roadmaster with AC. Really proud of it till time to change plugs. Had to pull out the AC. Big bill.

[@MuteCrimson]

we live in a weird time when a new kia is more reliable than a new Cadillac...or any new GM car

[@lukespack]

The Korean vehicles have passed GM. Sad but true.

[@WarriorOfEden3033]

Yet I would still by a Ford over a Kia 😂

[@kindbud]

ur logo is awfully copycat like of Humble Performance's, also I wouldn't trust a Korean manufacturer at all

[@Lianpe98]

Well I'm young so these times are the norm to me 🙃

[@MuteCrimson]

@@kindbud its a copycat of the HH logo XD

[@Kryptic1046]

I've had my '07 CTS for over 4 years now (110,000 miles on it currently), and I've only had to do one $200 repair in all that time. Car's been solid af. Then again, I stay on top of the oil levels religiously since I had another Cadi a long time ago that burned oil so I already assumed this one would too (and it does). Overall I have no complaints though.

[@SuperBigdaddyjohn]

Have mine for 17years love it. I stay on top of it as well.

[@IyadElBaz]

@@SuperBigdaddyjohn how often do you check and change the oil

[@SuperBigdaddyjohn]

@@IyadElBaz every 3mos change it plugs 6-8 mos at the most i put fuel cleaner once a month engine cleaner as well it helps keep it running smoothly

[@abrahambustos4843]

I just saw a 2007 cts manual transmission V6 for sale. 120k miles and the car looks like it's in really good shape. Would you recommend it?

[@Kryptic1046]

@@abrahambustos4843 - I would say it depends on the price and service history. Make absolutely sure it's had regular oil changes all its life, especially if it's the 3.6 because they are especially sensitive to that. If it's a good price and it's been well-maintained, I'd say go for it. I still have mine to this day, and if I had to pick one of my 3 cars I'd trust with my life to make a long-distance run, it'd still be the CTS. It has never let me down.

[@wesbrown3979]

I owned a 2007 CTS and traded(gave it away) to dealer after 175K miles and bought a 2018 Avalon Hybrid. My CTS was using 1 quart of oil every 500-600 miles. None of the dealer mechanics provided your explanation. The dealer wanted to replace the engine heads for $3-4K. I did not believe them. thanks for the information Scotty. I agree GM cars including Cadillac are poor performers and have fallen way behind the competition.

[@nickking1510]

Wes Brown bought a 2006 cts 2.8 as is from a Kia dealership trade in un certified 2018 . The cts was in mint condition I checked for sludge none transmission was nice and clean diamond white 18 inch factory rims . I redid all the brakes cost me $ 300.00 4 new tires $560 checked lights changed oil. Oil undercoated. Repaired sunroof leak and some wiring minor issues $ 130 for local mechanic to do the inspection car must have been in the south during winters it had 0 rust on under body . Any way the cts cost me grand $2500.00certified doing all the work myself .I change oil every 5000 km runs great I also did a upper induction cleaning and it made a huge improvement to performance . Besides using 5-30 synthetic +5 oz motorkote and a quality low restriction quality oil filter I also check oil weekly it uses about a pint between oil changes . The only problem I have is one rear wheel bearings is slightly noisy and I purchased a replacement from car quest $74.95 with abs sensor will be changing it in 2 weeks . Like the car handles well decent milage . Waxed the car couple of times it literally looks new , the cts won’t be winter driven here in Ontario Canada as road have more salt on them than some of the fast food French fry’s and kill cars and trucks in less than 8 years . My daily driver is a 3.8 2004 Grand Prix with 408000 km on the clock which also gets regular maintenance . As a teen student I worked at a village gm dealership and did everything from body work ,paint ,detailing, paint restoration,assisting mechanics rebuilding engines and transmission, undercoating, and many other duties it was a great addition to shop class . Once I graduated from college electronics I gave up the car business but not my love of cars and my home shop is well equipped to paint and do most mechanical repairs

[@MR..181]

My thought about medical schools.!

[@jwelchon2416]

I was at dinner a while back and one of the diners announced that he bought a new Cadillac. Everyone else started laughing. What a shame. When I was a kid people would swoon over a Cadillac.

[@korzym]

*I have that engine in my Pontiac G8. It's called the LY7 3.6L V6. I'm going to replace my chain myself next month, it's a long process but I don't think it'll be too hard. My car has 1 or 2 feet between the radiator and front engine cover, my Milwaukee stubby impact should fit in there fine. You inspired me Scotty!!!!*

[@CRAPO2011]

Some swap this engine into mazda rx8s and old pontic fieros. Some say with super frequent oil changes they havent had timing chain issues

[@korzym]

@@CRAPO2011 well I wish that was true because I changed my oil regularly, 8,000km or roughly 5,000 miles at most and I still got the problem. I don't think the repair will be too bad

[@CRAPO2011]

@@korzym Oh really sorry to hear, you can save a little coin by getting the kit with all the parts necessary for the Timing Chain replacement. G8/SS so you have a baseball field of space / longitudinal config in a traverse/acadia it looks like a giant pain.

[@eliezermayteles5687]

I like the way Scotty say's 1:17 "Lexus can easily go 300k-400k miles"🙄 Well mine started costing me repairs @ 175k..☹️

[@Drod11z]

If you take care of it probably

[@vinzclortho7766]

I was considering an 04-08 CTS, and now i realize, even more now, that i should probably look at something else. It seems that the low mileage Audi i bought was probably the best car purchase i had made in a while. 3200$ for 310hp= 10.62$/hp= good investment. Still runs and drives great.

[@jamesjames3525]

In the 60s the Cadillac was the American Rolls Royce. No more.😒😒😒

[@elfpimp1]

@5:33 did anyone else hear that rattling noise coming from the engine?? Woof..

[@jaygee404]

I thought it was the lifters.

[@ailtorres]

I had this model CTS and it did make a rattling noise. When I took it to the Cadillac dealership he said it was “normal” and nothing they could do. It was the PVC valve.

[@elfpimp1]

@@jaygee404 same here.

[@elfpimp1]

@@FoDaddy I've never heard a dis make that kind of loud rattling.

[@TeeroyHammermill]

>mark price: all I saw was a tire pressure light. Being an 08, the tire sensors are probably all dead and cost $75-$100 each to replace. Most people don't bother replacing them.

[@AbronHawkins]

Cadillac: The Standard of the Endless Money Pit

[@tristana.8304]

I find this off, my father owned one from 2009. His had basic maintenance and serviced it himself. He did replace the timing chains a few months prior to selling it. He sold it about a month ago and at the time it had 257k miles on the odometer on the original engine and trans.

[@pague83]

Scotty, I had a neighbor who in the 1980s bought one of the first diesel cadillacs that came out. It was a gasoline engine that they (gm) made into a diesel. He had nothing but problems with it. It was always in the shop.

[@oveidasinclair982]

My dad learned his lesson on owning a Cadillac when he purchased a 6 year old 96 El Dorado with 92,000 miles for $6000, of course it had the death-star engine in it, but he changed his oil every 3000 miles and after one year he had to put a quart in it every 3-4 weeks because the oil pan gasket developed a bad leak. He took it to the neighborhood garage where he gets a lot of things done and they called him back 2 hours later, come and get your car, we can't change the gasket without pulling the engine. He keep it for 6 more months and in that time frame, anything that had a fluid in it leaked, including the freon in the AC system. He got $3500 on a trade in for a 99 Lincoln Continental, that was a GOOD car until my older sister totaled, that poor car was laid to rest at the local LKQ Salvage Yard.

[@sinaguso1]

I have a 2012 srx premium . I changed plugs and coils myself and regularly change oil with full synthetic. Hasn’t given me problems , only my factory battery died a few months ago. One of the more reliable caddys i think

[@makevet6531]

Thinking of buying a 2016 one would you recommend it?

[@sinaguso1]

@@makevet6531 depends on if it’s a good deal or not. I’ve had to repair my rear diff on my awd drive twice it’s expensive so know that with the awd.

[@jamescosta8270]

I have that exact same car with only 20,000 miles on it thanks for the heads up Scotty you saved me a bundle...

[@bobbates6595]

T O Y O T A!☺

[@CoolCalmCollected_offical]

I currently have a 2012 CTS with 103000 on it and I bought the CTS with 68000 on it. Other than regular maintenance like oil changes & replacing head lights. It has been a privilege driving that car. Absolutely no issues.

[@scooterbeast100]

Scotty does better reviews in his 5 second neighborhood drives than any other car reviewer on youtube.

[@lukespack]

I remember 1980 when GM brought out all those front wheel drive cars. It was a disaster.

[@paulclancy2404]

Yep remember how bad v6 were too 60 80 k in junker

[@angryshoebox]

Chevy Citation. Yikes!

[@paulclancy2404]

Yes exactly I worked in salvage yards in 80s , citation was big seller for parts lol

[@trizkial7592]

What about them V8 northstar FWD cars lmfao have fun working on one of those

[@kccodex8931]

I drove a gold 1972 Coupe de Ville, loved it, 472 cubes of gas guzzling smoothness, when I pulled up to the pump, I would usually bring it in on the starboard side.

[@wnlover6412]

Thank tou for this information and video. ❤

[@some_thicc_sedan]

My 05 STS with the V6 has been doing me very well. I did my research on the engine and it's got good power at 135k miles. I'm on top of that oil lol.

[@SammyTactical]

You better be the way you whip your caddy on your channel. 😂😂 love the channel 💪🏽👍🏽

[@miguelcossabundio3362]

Hey bro!, I’m 17 and just bought my first car it’s a 2008 Cadillac STS with 60,000 miles on it do you have any tips?

[@some_thicc_sedan]

@@miguelcossabundio3362 If it's the V6, change the oil every 3k miles with a high quality oil filter.

[@miguelcossabundio3362]

@@some_thicc_sedan yeah bro I have the 3.6 liter v6, also should I replace the valve cover gasket like Scotty said in the video, in your opinion?

[@some_thicc_sedan]

@@miguelcossabundio3362 I would and also the PCV valve

[@michaelbaka4777]

Good afternoon Scotty! I've got an '08 CTS Performance. 301 hp, 6-speed trans. All the goodies except nav. Had it for 6 years now, and it's been pretty trouble-free. Doesn't use oil, shifts well, handles well for a car with a fat @ss! Got from original owner; he used it for long distance travel. Chicago,Il. to Phoenix,Az. between 6 to 10 times a year. Maybe that's why mine runs so well, she was broke in right. Now she's for sale, I just don't drive her anymore [I've got 4 cars!]. I'm asking $6500. Got 90k on the clock. Gorgeous car, though!!

[@juanitoperez8148]

Where u at

[@gearedsteam12]

I've had 2, a 2004 and a 2012. Still running, little to no problems, Fun as hell to drive

[@matan7668]

Thanks Scotty, love your videos and personality! Learning lots from you wisdom. Take care.

[@nathanwright8477]

Compare this with a Lexus, you can't compare them Love it Scotty 😂

[@williamschultz2326]

Scotty i used to have a 99 Cadillac sls but i ended up junking it due to it blew the head gasket and i wasn't going to pay 5 grand just to do a engine overhaul on a junky northstar engine that had overheating issues when i got rid of it the car only had 114,000 miles on it. I ended up buying a 97 Ford Crown Victoria with only 70,000 miles and have no issues

[@DranioK]

I got my '05 CTS in 2015 Used for 2k (265k miles on it). had very little repair costs till now when the fuel injectors started to fail. I wouldn't buy a brand new one but 2k and not having to really pay hardly anything in repairs for 6-7 years? I'm satisfied with it. I only recently found your channel and am enjoying the videos considering I know very little about cars.

[@leonardceres9061]

I bought a 2011 CTS 3.6 with the all wheel drive and premium package was pretty well-maintained it was an older couple all highway miles when they drove back-and-forth to North Carolina car runs pretty good engine starts right up it’s got around 150,000 miles but no real issues I change the oil every 4 to 5000 miles I put full synthetic in it mobile one with the mobile one filter that’s that’s about it no problems

[@joegreen8687]

I’m about to buy the same car, from an older gentleman, near perfect condition with 117k miles. Any advice?

[@t.khattabi7727]

I think St. Catherines, Ontario is just across from where Scotty's originally from. Pass by it when we go to Toronto

[@animock3051]

He's nowhere near there

[@t.khattabi7727]

@@animock3051 wouldn't be too sure about that bud

[@nickking1510]

Taha Khattabi hey the motors are ok just change the oil,every 5000 km and use low restriction oil filter and I use 5oz motorkote in the oil also. Until I read about the motors are made in st Catherines

[@andred2936]

My mother has a 2007 CTS with that same engine and the oil burning issue is very true, always pouring in a significant amount every couple weeks. Not many miles on it. Also had to deal with an oil leak that appeared when it only had 85k miles.

[@keithlane4343]

You should review a CTSV. Plenty of power. I've had Cadillacs for decades. Never had a problem. I always maintain my equipment. My current Escalade has almost 300k highway miles and has never had a problem. Keep up on the brakes, tires, and oil changes any thy last forever. Take care Bud. Stay healthy.

[@jasonhudson8336]

The tuxedo cat should’ve been inside the Cadillac to give it a more luxurious look.

[@henryperez5111]

Correct me if I’m wrong but I think that the 4 at the end of the CTS emblem means that it’s AWD.

[@alanbarrados4178]

Correct. I bought a used 2008 cts4 3 years ago with 8ok mikes and have put 24k miles in with zero problems so far considering I only drive it in winter. Guess I have been lucky just changed oil regularly I change it with 25% left on oil change indicator.

[@joesailor61]

My 2010 Camaro had that same engine. Had to change the timing chain at 68,000 miles. Then everything else started wearing out. Now have a 2019 Mazda 6. One of the best cars I ever owned so far.

[@TilcTac]

My dad has an 06 Escalade with around 250,000 miles. It’s not his only vehicle and it isn’t daily driven. It was owned by an old lady before he had it and it’s his workhorse/tower/beater. Not a bad way to use an old escalade in my opinion. Still running alright today. 👍

[@user-Timothy1]

1:33 Scotty's cat wondering around looking for another money pit!

[@bohan9957]

Why every single customer who bring their vehicle to Scotty for repair has a crap ton of stuff in the trunk?

[@alanbarrados4178]

I agree it’s like they live in their car....disgusting.

[@BikeronaTrek]

I have a 2008 Cadillac CTS with the 3.6. I bought it 5 years ago with 37000 miles and am still driving it with 94000 miles. It burns a half a quart every 3000 miles. I change the oil with Mobil 1 every 5000 miles myself. It runs great! By the way, it has 304 hp! I looked it up!

[@flippertheskipper1840]

2014 xts, rear suspension went out at 55k miles. Compressor went bad for the air ride, causing the bags to deflate on the magneride, ruining it. CPO warranty didnt cover the shocks, ended up costing me a good amount of money. Then, the rear shocks went out again, this time only 12k miles later, luckily covered by a parts warranty. Will never buy another one, or any GM product.

[@lynchinjesus]

The cts is one of my favorites

[@nicholasfield6127]

Leased an Equinox. What a mistake. Had access to the employee discount is why we decided to go GM.

[@elavke5441]

What happened? My dad's equinox was great

[@Devoh915]

I am learning this now.

[@robertblacksmith4355]

Scotty does his homework! Knows his stuff Love his stories about his customers..& the cars..

[@T0tenkampf]

does he? he doesn't know the engine he is looking at nor that the sales "went down" because they renamed the platform and still sell it

[@HealeyBrianT]

1:59 Hm a GM with a beauty cover rather than plastic crap

[@jannambio9210]

Thanks to Scotty I now know that all car makes are endless money pits except toyota and lexus

[@6CRAN]

The 2015 CTS -V IS MY FAVORITE CAR! SAD THEY ARE DISCONTINUED. GREAT PAGE SCOTTY

[@CaptainFeathersword]

It makes sense for Cadillac to be moving fast toward 100% electric cars....they've definitely shown that they do not know how to design internal combustion engines.

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

One of the best GM cars 2005 Buick lesabre custom 3800 V6

[@mfernando8639]

Thee best haha used in Delta 88s

[@Modeltrainscarsstereos614]

@@mfernando8639 all oldsmobiles were good

[@rolandmetayer7210]

We Canadians build engines according to what the Mechanical Engineers designed ! ! ! That's it and that's all ! Cheers from Canada, Polar Bear country.

[@Johnkoth]

Same thing elsewhere

[@mikefoehr235]

At least Honda and Toyota get it right often. Cambridge....Woodstock...Alliston

[@christianmarche993]

I don't fault you. I fault upper management.

[@garylangley4502]

My Dad would buy used Cadillacs. In 1968, his 1958 Chevrolet Yeoman Station Wagon was having problems with the Powerglide transmission, and he bought his first Cadillac, a 1963 model 62 four door. Later, he sold that and bought a used 1965 Calais. I loved the next one. It was a 1970 Fleetwood. Pure Luxury. The last one he had was a 1975 Sedan DeVille. My favorites were the '63 and the '70. Although, when they needed to be serviced or repaired, I would take care of that, and he would drive my car. A Studebaker.

[@deadlydavem]

loved the one I had except the oil problem will ruin the cats. Rear wheel drive independent suspension is only second to BMW. Get a CTSV and you've got a real fun driver.

[@DNNYYCLR]

Even the cat is running away from the car🤣🤣

[@gsxellence]

Scotty this is AWD it says "4" on the trunk meaning AWD.

[@RRr-qn3ue]

He doesn't care. He is all about supporting rice burners and bashing ALL American made cars. I would take a CTS over a little rice burner any day.

[@RRr-qn3ue]

That CTS will last just as long as any luxury rice burner if maintained the same. By the way the 3.6 CTS engine is 335 horse , not 265 as he says.

[@ericg4x4]

Scotty is not nearly as smart as he thinks. Good thing ignorant people on KZbin that don’t know any better, keep supporting him by watching his videos. I’ve worked on plenty of Toyota, Acura, Honda’s etc. and know they all break. I’ve seen Toyota Camrys that were not maintained burning oil like crazy!

[@bilkolteikhai5120]

@@ericg4x4 yeah yeah yeah. Good luck buying Junkie Cars. You CAN"T hide the truth bud. It is a matter of well-earned reputation over the years when it comes to reliability in Japanese cars. You can do and say whatever you want about junk US cars but at the end it is the consumer who ends up paying for premature failures. I 've owned GMs and Fords and I am proud to say that I have quit them cold turkey along long time ago. I only buy Japanese cars now!

[@bradleycole2655]

Mines currently at 222k miles only problem was timing chain and it still runs good. Do normal oil changes and run premium and it works good

[@philancell884]

I have a 2005 Cadillac SRX. I love the car! It was my Mother's and she left it to me when she passed in 2015. It definitely is expensive to care for! It's especially hard on brakes and tires. I replaced catylectic converters that were part of the exhaust manifold and that really broke me it was almost 2000 dollars

[@Sethnotasithsr]

9:40 Ya gotta love Scotty haha😂😂

[@taimurray04]

Me watching with my 2016 Cadillac SRX in the garage👁👄👁

[@countleoponevonflikinstein8832]

get rid of it before its too late!

[@Marcosrivera101]

I have a 2012 srx and I'm nervous

[@taimurray04]

BeAsTLy CT lmao, does yours have the 3.0 motor or the 3.6 like mine?

[@Marcosrivera101]

@@taimurray04 3.6

[@taimurray04]

BeAsTLy CT Oh good, I heard those are deemed a little more reliable...😂

[@bluefrog8670]

Wow Scotty, thats crazy! Everyone else says that the holes in the PCV are too small!

[@RToddRothrauff]

The 1965 Deville convertible pic seen at 0:27 and 7:00 makes me miss mine ! I had a '65 ragtop many years ago and would own another one in a heartbeat.

[@AshtonColby]

They are one of my favorite looking cars though... 😩🙏