WORST ENGINE EVER!? - 2006 Cadillac SRX High Miles Review!!

[@TopLineRacer]

What do you think of the Cadillac 3.6l?

[@1SeanBond]

Neat lil car!👍

[@dillonh321]

Better than Northstar.

[@dillonh321]

When the Northstar first came out it blew headgaskets. When the 3.6l v6 came out it just drank a little oil.

[@steveo201]

It got some good top end power but the timing chain :( and the trans won’t hold up to it

[@steveo201]

It also loves oil and belts

[@adriennegee6994]

I also own this car and I love it. Mine is a 2005 3.6l in pearl white with over 250k miles. It has primarily been driven in the northeast, southeast, and southwest. Replaced 2 coils during the 16 years I’ve owned it. Extensive road travel and never a problem.

[@TopLineRacer]

That's great!

[@southerncross3638]

Exact same here, except we're in the south east.

[@issavibez394]

Newer generation is far better and nicer

[@adriennegee6994]

@@issavibez394 I am sure the newer upgrades have more features, however what I personally don't like is the rounded back on the newer models. Just a personal preference as I travel with Rottweilers and dobermans so more space for them in the cargo area with the older models.

[@targetrandle1993]

I think the color is the game changer...that's the key to it lasting longer than the other v6...😂

[@imaspacewoman]

My sister bought her Cadi 2006 SRX in 2012. No problems with motor, changes oil every 3000 miles and it does NOT use oil. It has 152,500 miles and I bought it from her with some minor repairs that are needed to be done, such as Purge Solenoid needed replacement for 40 bucks which I did, rear strutts I have new ones for tailgate, they need replacing, glove box will fall off if you open it so its locked closed until I try a fix with JB weld. And now coming home from a 2 hour trip and its freezing cold I find out the heater on the drivers side is putting out cold air. I'm hopeful all it needs is a Heater Core Flush. The car though Runs great! So to clarify what you are saying ALL 3.6 engines do NOT use oil. This one does not.

[@YN-cz1cq]

I have the v8 , got it for 950$ at a auction super clean. oil change and changed my spark plugs and that’s all good to go, 140KMiles 12 years old, I’m in San Bernardino California 💯

[@TopLineRacer]

That's awesome! I would definitely buy one with the Northstar over the V6. Thanks for watching!

[@The20thCenturyLimited]

Early model Northstar engines were the ones you want to watch out for. The Northstar in these srxs have been refined and dont really have the "headgasket" failure issue like the early engines.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

They still had oil leaks.

[@camaromodschannel]

People bashing the Chevy 3.6 v6 it is a very good engine. IF you take care of it!! Change oil. and keep it full. I have a 2008 cadillac sts with 172,000. miles on it, and just now needs a starter this month. I have a 2011 cadillac sts, with 63,000. miles on it, no problems except a leaking oil pan. I had a 1996 sts with the v8 Northstar another good engine, but has head gasket problems. Bottom line CHANGE OIL, Not when ths milage meter says to, but half way at 50% an oil change is much cheaper than another engine...

[@TopLineRacer]

So it's a good engine you just have to do an abnormal amount of maintenance and monitoring to keep it running? The 3.6's have gotten better over the years but theres a reason GM made changes. Some of the early ones lasted a long time but they aren't a good engine over all.

[@camaromodschannel]

@@TopLineRacer I got a Keeper,,LOL No Problem with mine..

[@southerncross3638]

Oil is definitely the key, oil is cheaper than a motor, change mine every 2.500 miles, 260.000 miles on it , no problems.

[@Michiganrox21]

I have a 2010 DTS, no leaks at 85k miles. Love it so much. Want an SRX with the north star so badly. I found an ‘07 SRX V8 with 70k miles for about $7500, considering snagging it!! Doesn’t seem like the V8’s are easy to find anymore

[@dillonh321]

4:54 when you get leather seats you need to condition them especially if the car sits in the sun alot and through harsh temps otherwise the seats crack and rip. It's pretty normal for a car that has leather seats that hasn't been taken care of.

[@JM811Cars]

The problem with the 3.6 is the rear pcv valve. There is an updated valve cover that fixes this problem. If you keep an eye on your oil level, that 3.6 will last you forever. Update the valve cover, you'll be set.

[@MrTikibars]

So what exactly would I need to change i got this same exact car and it consumes a lot of oil

[@JM811Cars]

@@MrTikibars valve gover gasket

[@ronh4458]

The 2006 3600 did not have a pcv valve, which is why it use so much oil.

[@southerncross3638]

I shoot a couple of squirts of throttle body cleaner down the pcv, 250.000 no problems, service often, 18+ miles per gallon.

[@Salpeteroxid]

@@southerncross3638 I'm about to pull the trigger on one. Where is the pcv valve? And can you see the chain like you can in a lot of BMW's?

[@bocabec6744]

In the spring of 2019 I bought a clean 2008/110K miles on it from a Mercedes dealer for $3200 "as-is." They said the motor was shot and told me the only way for me to get it off their lot was via a tow truck. I had them pay for the tow to my home 20 miles away. I drove it to a Pep Boys and asked them to do a diagnosis. They called an hour later to ask if they could add 3 qt's of oil. I said just change it along with the filter. It was all it needed. The previous owners did not keep up with the maintenance. I charged up the a/c for $30 bucks and had the rear brakes done. That's it. The car rides nice, sounds great, gets up and scoots and I would trust it on a long journey. It has 3rd row seating and when all is folded down I can sleep back there stretched out (5'10"). So far I like it. I watch the oil level like a hawk and will be changing it again soon.

[@derrickrayford6453]

My 2005 had no issues with the sunroof and they does open damn near all the way not halfway like you said 🙄🤫🤐🤦‍♂️

[@glenmurra3856]

The same thing with my 2007 SRX this guy obviously does not know what he's talking I wish KZbin would check these people before allowing them to shoot their mouth off about something they don't know I'm a mechanic and my SRX has 153000 mi on it with no problems if you take care of things like you should your vehicle will last obviously this guy doesn't

[@EluzzionTV]

I have a 2005 Srx with 200k miles. Had to replace the front and rear end differential. I hate that it’s staggered fitted tires but I love The car.

[@cenewton3221]

Cadillac finally fixed the head bolt problem for good on Northstars beginning with the '04 SRX & the '05 STS. There were no similar problems with the Northstars after this time, and they were produced through the STS' 2010 model year. 2002 & 2003 models weren't quite as notorious for the head gasket/head bolt problems but they did crop up quite a bit. Between '93 & '02 almost every one of them had the problem (even if it may have gone well over 100k miles before hand), and those that didn't, didn't because they were put into the shop before it occurred for the aftermarket cert repair.

[@curthominid5423]

The early LD8 ans LC3 fwd north star engines were a problem, not the north star LH2 and LC3.

[@Browningate]

Good thoughts. I wouldn't mind seeing more high mileage reviews like this. People who actually know what's up seem to recognize that the Northstar is actually pretty solid. It makes an already good-looking car (at least by 3-row mom wagon standards) dependable and quick. The only thing it'd be missing is ventilated seats, but I suppose they had to reserve that feature for the fully-equipped Escalades of the day.

[@TopLineRacer]

The newer Northstar were very solid. Much better than the 3.6. And I plan to get back to doing more high miles reviews once I finish up the project truck. Thanks for watching!

[@videoswithliyah2890]

I have a 2008 srx... 77,000 miles..... Perfect condition

[@TopLineRacer]

Sweet! Just keep that oil topped up!

[@Goose_RL_]

I have a 2006 with 290,000 and it's perfectly fine.

[@TopLineRacer]

That's great to hear. I know there is some higher mileage ones out there. So they definitely can be a reliable motor if properly maintained.

[@adamwatson6473]

@@TopLineRacer i have a 2006 cts with 270k and still running strong. Only thing i ever needed to do to it was charge the coil packs and plugs once. I own a 2007 srx with 160k and still running fine. No way this is a bad motor. I believe the one in this video was abused. No way a northstar is a good motor.

[@TopLineRacer]

@@adamwatson6473 if the oil is kept up on them they are okay but timing chain failures are everywhere on these motors. Feel free to search it and you'll see what I was talking about.

[@angiecentino6666]

I have 2006 with 233K. It is good to hear that the "oil use" is not caused by a seepage on cylinders but by poor design on variable "thing". My annoyance here is replacing signal bulb. Hard to replace and it goes out in a month.

[@JM811Cars]

@@angiecentino6666 the pcv was a bad design, there is an updatet valve gover/gasket that addresses the issue. If you watch the oil level they'll last forever.

[@keelytempleton2399]

I seriously love the way these look, very classy.. but now I'm nervous about getting one.. hmmm

[@TopLineRacer]

I like the cars but the 3.6 engine causes a lot of trouble.

[@p.l4856]

Get one with Northstar V8 instead then, they are generally more reliable. Not much of a difference in fuel consumption between the two engines anyway.

[@madjwills9045]

Me too saw one on CL for $1500 I’ll have to pass

[@jonathanbunch1065]

Do not get one if you hate throwing out alot of money fixing them I have one with lots of problems I am constantly putting money into it fixing it and a lot of times it's the same thing over and over

[@Runbow]

My dad had one and it was a shitbox tbh

[@rustytoronto]

I have the 2004 Srx with the 8 cylinder engine at 105 k miles and is a great engine, it runs 4-6 or 8 cylinders, computer controlled of course and that amazed me, the only issue I have is the price of the shocks, make sure the shocks are in good condition, it gets pricey, thanks for the video, cheers :)

[@nouvel2140]

My panoramic roof doesn’t leak. 2004 SRX. 138,000 miles. Not really any paint chipping. However the Freeon leaks so I gotta get that fixed. Driven very long distances in it and had no issues! Only thing I’ll say is prepare to spend A FORTUNE on gas. V8 engines are no joke

[@crazycooln01]

The gas part has gone worse 😬

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

I owned a 2010 Buick Enclave with the 3.6 V6 engine. Owned it for just over 100,000 and sold it. Still running today with 201,000 miles as the owner called me, thanking me for selling him years ago a well maintained car. No such issues with that engine. The Cadillac V8-6-4 made in the 1980s was much worse as was the Cadillac HT4100. This engine is fine these days.

[@stldweller]

I agree Ive had this same engine 3.6 in an 2008 impala, 2010 traverse, and now a 2014 equinox. Ive put hundreds of thousands of miles on this engine no problem's

[@georgehelwig8297]

I also have the 2008 SRX 3.6 with 93K miles on it. Bought it new, so know that it was not beat up by someone else before I got it. I followed the OLM until a recall where GM reset them from 5K interval down to 3K interval. It was about that same time that I got an extended warranty from GM for 10 years / 120K for the chains....which has come and gone That shift probably caused early damage to the chains and guides as the oil levels dropped below minimum levels. Car drinks oil to the tune of 1 quart per three weeks of local driving. Right now have the dreaded rattle on cold startup - goes away under 5 seconds. I change the oil / filter myself with synthetic regularly at 3K, but noticed over the past year the rattle getting worse. It is a ticking timebomb waiting to go off and unfortunately will be junk once the chain jumps. My Understand that the left bank is the culprit with most of these failures as the vents in the valve covers are way to large and let oil back into the intake manifold where its burned.

[@petardenchev75]

I have a V6 SRX 2005, I live in eastern Europe and I can say the car is quite nice. Love it. The engine needs oil top up, thats true. But it runs solid, so I guess me and the previous 2 owners did not let it run on low oil levels. I would say it is a very reliable and powerful engine, suits the car quite well and so far I havent had any issues with it- the car has 270'000km. You just have to remember to put some oil in it every 1000km. From one oil change to the next one it need about 3 liters of oil to refill. I don't think thats such a big problem :D

[@rogerpackham15]

I bought an '07 yesterday. 100619 miles. Nice ride!

[@philancell884]

I have a pearl white 2005 with the Northstar engine that's done pretty good by the standards. It has 145K on it

[@Steven_Snell]

I'm buying a 2008 with the Northstar engine tomorrow. 90,000 miles. It's in great shape, clean title.

[@curtbrackenrich7883]

Thanks for the tip. Helps explain why pricing on these older Caddy 3.6 models is so cheap.

[@Vultaggioo]

I have 180k+ miles and it’s been a great car, you have to know how to take care of a luxury car .

[@carolrasmussen334]

I have had one I absolutely love! ALl of the sudden I did notice some noise that kind of sounded like the timing chain. I took it in and told them to work it over while I was on Vacay. They did just under $2K worth of work, said they replaced the starter, but it was starting fine for me. They said the starter went out when they were working on it. So I took it home, and did not feel like it was quite right. One day driving down the road, I lost all access to wipers, radio, everything and it said the security system had been breached or somethign like that. I was able to turn the car off, and it came back on just fine. We had a cold snap, and the car never started again. The mechanic is telling me I need a new motor. I put in a new battery before I had it towed to the shop. So what you are saying about the "jump time" makes sense. Do you really have to replace the motor to fix it? I love the car, but is it really worth finding a used motor and spending $4k to put a ;used motor in it?

[@atrahasis3899]

As far as driving experience goes, I too like the Northstar. It's quiet, powerful and smooth, all of which, at least for me, are important qualities in an automobile. That being said, it suffers from some serious design flaws GM could have easily avoided, but GM has a long, honored tradition of inexplicable, fatal flaws. It's also a bitch to work on, or around. My 2002 Deville is one of the most comfortable, easy to drive vehicles I've ever owned, and given my centenarian sense of style, I enjoy looking at it as well. Unfortunately, the Northstar is shoehorned under the hood and I loathe having to take half the car apart to make repairs. It also leaks oil like a sieve, has a mystery miss that vanishes for long periods of time and blows white smoke out one tailpipe (For variety) at just the right temperature, under specific conditions, and then, that too vanishes mysteriously for long periods of time. I can't, say, therefore, that it's a great engine, because it really isn't...but I still like it. I may need therapy. I don't like anything about the 3.6L.

[@Mabeylater293]

Get aLexus LS430. It’s the best “Cadillac” Cadillac NEVER built. U can find them at decent prices for all the car you’re getting.

[@wolfscott4561]

I just did a tune up job on one of these today at work. I thought it would be easier than it turned out to be, but I figured it out and got it done in about an hour

[@laurawashington725]

In 2015, We bought a 2004 with the Northstar V8, AWD, 3rd Row, and Tow Package. Currently at 125,000 miles (It's a backup car, due to Escalade/Corvette/STS) Incredible bang for your buck!!! Only problem with the Northstar variant is the Horsepower!!! Stretched chain in the transfer case @ 100,000 miles. Pretty easy job though, under $300 to repair myself. Also ended up buying a Cadillac STS with the same drive train (Northstar/AWD) That engine finally went @ 325,000 Miles due to coolant leaking into the cylinders (Transmission still going strong), still runs but going to be rebuilding that engine soon. Back to the SRX though, going to be dropping some cash on updating the outdated radio here soon and maybe an E&G Grille, Can't wait to have a 7 in screen / Wireless Apple / Android Auto while updating the interior look!!! Northstar LH2 is a solid motor.

[@TopLineRacer]

Thats awesome to hear! I have had pretty much all good luck with the Northstar as well! I have had nothing but a terrible experience with the 3.6l unfortunately though. Thanks for watching!

[@wicked8139]

Great review keep up the good work!

[@TopLineRacer]

Thank you!

[@jbone1383]

This was a great review! However, I decided to pass on one recently b/c they also develop leaks in the rear diff's that will cause them to fail prematurely & the transfer cases almost ALWAYS end up failing on the AWD models! Not a cheap fix! Lots & lots of complaints on NHTSA about the steering angle sensors going bad on these, too😤 which apparently has something to do w/ alot of DIC lights coming on & causing driveability issues 🤷‍♂️

[@thesuperdeeshow]

Thanks for the honest review

[@tomvandyke7542]

I have a 2004 SRX with the V8 and have been spending about $1k per year on unplanned maintenance almost every year since 2009...when the warranty expired. My driver's seat is torn in exactly in the same spot. The spoiler on the liftgate came off at 70mph on the freeway....and the GPS costs a few hundred per update. The side view mirrors do not return to programmed position and the adjustment for pedals and steering wheel doesn't work any longer. The wheels are all rusted on the inside, something the mechanic says he sees a lot. I would not buy another cadillac...

[@Blue-moon12]

Good to know as I saw an 05 V8 AWD. I may give it a pass

[@bobcaracappa8597]

I have a 06 cts it has 141,300 miles on her I bought her 2yrs ago with 120,200,timing chain makes noise all the time,bought it like so,I have all the parts to do it but dam car runs n rides soo nice it's hard to put it down ,I run the he'll out of it but seeing n reading all this has put me n gear to put it down n just fix it b4 it jumps time n blows it up.theres a reason I ran across ur video thanks pal

[@kajbyman3006]

Thanks for the video!I did not knew those 3,6 was so bad.I have an Eldorado with Northstar my self,and have not have any other issues exept a stucked EGR valve once.Now i have been looking for a SRX for my wife,and most of them over here in Finland have the 3,6.

[@camaromodschannel]

Good engine if you take caare of it , change oil at 50% no problem with mine with 172000. miles.

[@makaevexis4327]

I got a 2005 SRX with an AC problem and a 3.6l V6 and its got a 0-60 of ten fucken seconds, but boy is she fun to drive anytime. Engine sounds nice too

[@donamarie9625]

This man knows what he is talking about. He is absolutely correct. The Northstar engine is a far better engine and unfortunately not the engine I have. Listen to this man.

[@TruGentleman78]

I have 2004 SRX and I paid $2,000 for it and it's a great vehicle!

[@southerncross3638]

The key to this engine is never let it get below half a quart low, second is stop sludge build up which the engine likes to produce which blocks the galleries that send oil to the timing chain ,I keep the pcv clean and every oil change put in a bottle of Rislone engine treatment, purrs like a kitten absolutely no timing chain problems doesn't burn oil 265.000 miles.

[@TopLineRacer]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@marc31415]

I love the 3.6L its an AWESOME engine. its Standard on current model JEEP (2024)

[@Londonolivia43]

I have a 2007 exact same color V8. Got it when my dad passed. My son drives it more than me and has dogged it out. Currently the engine light is blinking 🥺. Can someone tell me what it maybe? I know it’s probably serious. I will probably take this week to have it looked at. I just hope it’s nothing to bad. Thank you!

[@SmokeyRam]

Great review, before I bought my 300M Special I was thinking about buying one of these or a Chrysler Pacifica (old model). Now I'm glad I didn't get one lol. I'm not sure if you noticed but once you had the camera pointing at the head unit of the. Cadillac I noticed that the interior is very similar to the 300C, pay attention to the door grab handles, where the wood grain is placed, and steering wheel also notice what's black and what's tan, same thing as the 300C. I might be the only one who noticed it😂

[@wicked8139]

My friend I've also noticed that too lol

[@TopLineRacer]

I can see some similarities but even though this isn't the best interior for a luxury car the fit and finish and overall wear and tear is much better than in my 300. I'd take the caddy interior any day over my Chrysler. Thanks again for watching man!

[@wq43ui]

Would you recommend one of this with a V8 to replace a 2005 esv ?

[@jayh40515]

I have a 2006 SRX with 43,600 miles on it. I'm the second owner, garage kept it's whole life, so out of the elements for the most part. Perfect condition, no wrecks, rust ect. Great, comfortable SUV.

[@Doors067]

I have a 2006 Srx with 54, 300 miles on it. I'm the second owner, garage kept its whole life, so out of the elememts for the most part. Perfect condition no wrecks, rust ect. Great comfortable suv. What did you pay for yours, did it cone with the bose and wood trim package?

[@mturner221]

@@Doors067 if you can find one with the Bose system, get it! Best factory sound system i have ever heard by far.

[@localconsumer4078]

Not to mention, just by looking at the overall battered condition of the vehicle, and the neglect of the engine bay, it doesn't look like it was taken care of worth a shit! Which would be safe to conclude, led to the reason why the veh no longer runs......

[@TopLineRacer]

(Stick with me here because I have a crazy idea) It could be because the 3.6 has terrible oil lubrication to the timing chain guides which wears them out prematurely which has been a well documented occurence far and wide. Or maybe it's because the bumper is scratched up like you said. Both ideas work.

[@bhumanecate]

Hi TopLine Racer. I hope you can give me some advice. I'm going to go look at a 2004 SRX at a used dealership, with 43,xxx miles on it. The price is between $7K and $7,500. It is a V8. Is that the northstar engine you are talking about? I love the looks of this car, but I'm a bit worried about what I'm reading and hearing about this car. I don't want to buy a car that I'm going to have to put a lot of money into, because I cannot afford to do that. I am currently driving a Ford Winstar Minivan that has 199,000 miles on it and it has been a great van. I plan on taking the SRX to my mechanic and let him look at it. What things should I have him look at? I've also read that GM cars are some of the worst cars. Thank you.

[@TopLineRacer]

Hey! I will try to help you the best I can. The miles are great on that car and the price seems to be decent if it's in good shape. The engine in that SRX is the Northstar. I personally wouldn't hesitate to drive that car. However, no luxury car you purchase will be as reliable as your windstar or mainstream vehicle like a accord, Camry, Malibu etc. Your mechanic will also probably steer you away from the Northstar engine but I personally have had good experiences with them. He should look out for rust if the car is in the north. Clogged catalytic converters are also common as well as coolant/head gasket issues. The transmissions are reliable. Electronic issues are common as well but are more random so it will be hard for a mechanic to identify them unless it's currently acting up......If you are not mechanically inclined and just need a reliable small SUV I'd steer you toward a Rav4, Highlander, CRV, Pilot, or Escape. I'm a GM guy for sure and I've had great luck with them but in this case you may want to check out some other brands. Hope that helped! Thanks for watching!

[@bhumanecate]

@@TopLineRacer Thank you very much! I appreciate it. I'm afraid I will fall in love with it if I go look at it! But, hopefully my head will win over my heart! No, I am NOT mechanically inclined! lol

[@philancell884]

Check for oil leaks!!!! If there is a oil pan that's leaking it's an intricate job and the engine has to come out of the car. Just went thru replacing a rear main seal in mine glad it wasn't the oil pan.

[@mturner221]

@@philancell884 in what world is a rear main seal easier to change than an oil pan??? Rear main seal, between engine and transmission. Oil pan, under engine. Youve got it backwards my friend so hopefully you paid someone else to do it.

[@philancell884]

@@mturner221 before you slam me genius look up a Northstar Cadillac engine. Yes the transmission has to come out but you can't just change an oil pan seal on a Caddy. it's part of the lower main bearings case. They made it like that to deliver oil instantly to each individual main bearing. You have to dismantle the whole lower part of the engine with the engine out of the car. At Cadillac service it's a 3K job. And if a jackleg mechanic does a fast gasket seal on it one of the journal's to the main bearings could get plugged and I don't have to tell you what THAT means.

[@anthonyam504]

I have a 2004 srx with 270,xxx and I love it

[@offroaddemon1991]

Ok ok here is the best part a out the ly7 aka 3.6 high feature v6. Yea the timing chains are issues yes there 3 of them yea its expensive.... but the thing gives you plenty of warning if you listen to your engine you can hear the chains growling in the front when they get loose well before they skip teeth or come off.. next the srx is a longitudinal engine very easy to replace chains in the vehicle.. and 3rd the ly7 is a no interference engine meaning unless you have the engine reved up beyond 3k rpms when the chain comes off the engine with have no damage slap a new timing set and water pump might aswell replace thermostat also and drive it for another 150k and for God sakes change the oil every 3k these engines love love love fresh oil qith there oil actuated timing tensioners!!!!!

[@randyheath8566]

I traded a 1980 Chevrolet C10 SILVERADO pickup even up for a 2005 Cadillac SRX, it just had the Motor replaced(28,000 miles on it) and the Transmission was Rebuilt

[@crazycooln01]

Square body’s are great 👍🏽

[@charlesmchoop3007]

I could get my hands on a 2006 SRX V8 with AWD & 150k miles / 240k km. There is to much out there in the Internet & still hard to choose. This Video helped but then the comments again make it hard 😂 So, in general, when it seems in good condition & taking care of then I should go for it? How are spare parts for these? I only owned/own three GM prodcuts & when it comes to parts their always cheap (for my taste) but still good quality. Owned a 93 C1500 SportSide Truck (should've never sold), own a 2000 Camaro with the Buick V6 & a 72 Chevelle Malibu Sedan. Parts are way easy to get & "cheap".

[@veganwitch13]

What about the ones with a 4.6 V8 motor? Are they any better?

[@paulyguitary7651]

That’s the Northstar V8 he was referencing. He does like them better.

[@veganwitch13]

@@paulyguitary7651 ohh awesome, thanks for responding. There is one for sale next to my house, i might get it if it doesnt have any issues👌🏼

[@dhall9651]

Mine has 181,000 still running great

[@Buses2Bikes]

That car has been rode hard and put away wet. With that being said..I have a 2004 SRX with the 3.6L and 148K miles and it's got a couple of the same issues. It uses 1 quart of oil every 1000 to 1500 miles. Doesn't matter if I road trip for 2000 miles or city drive for 2000 miles, it will use a quart in that time. My driver's side seat also ripped in the same spot. But being a Southwest car that's parked under a roof every day, no rust, no paint fading and no sunroof/leaking issues. It has been the smoothest driving car I've ever owned. Eventually I will get another Cadillac to keep as my daily cruiser and start modifying this one for the car shows. No one in my area has one and it gets looks every place I go. I'll fix it up a little and put it in some car shows and see what happens.

[@RobynCarle]

I have a 2004 with 185,000 miles on it and it is in really really bad shape. I took possession of this vehicle in this shape. Trying to repair it, not sure if it’s worth my time and money.

[@rexstanley5120]

You’re right about that 3.6 about the Facebook market place 😂 I seen a Chevy impala it said blown engine and a traverse

[@akaRadar]

my o6 SRX is beautiful inside and out! .. people comment on it anytime i take it out… however… my servicer is leary about servicing! the underbody is so severely rusted (and dealer stated it’s been a common issue in this year of the SRX, because of some “underbody shield??) so severe that he advised junking it!! Now how does one just go & do that with a beautifully appearing auto?.. The rust out frame is so extreme that IMO it should be a safety recall! my dealer mechanic advised that he sure wouldn’t drive distance because the body could detach! ( Obviously these are crossovers & intended for families!!) How can Cadillac justify such on a beautifully, garage kept auto? Anyone else experiencing such? .. I just can’t consider junking my beautiful black Betty with the added electric rear seat, when needed, electric sunroof, heated leather seats, dual automatic/manual shift engine & the amazing sound of the bose radio y’all ! .. any Help or suggestions out there?

[@chrismedina5371]

Is the 2.6 v6 in the 2007 models prone to jump time too?

[@bjornkirschbaum3518]

the style is fantastic! the best looking suv of all time.

[@chuckgannon5633]

2006 srx 270,000 miles drives and runs as good as it did new..replaced plugs and one coil pack.everything else is 100% factory

[@Doors067]

Just got my 2006 srx, 50k miles one owner. Hope it outlives the 5 year warranty i got for it

[@bettyegreen3377]

Thank You sir! I will definitely take your advice!

[@shelbysmith2253]

i have the 2007 SRX and having problems with the throttle and engine power reduced message. Please help. The dealership wants $900-1200 to fix!!!

[@McVaio]

I have a 200,000 mile 05 3.6 V6 and the engine is still in perfect condition. Same for the transmission. I replaced the timing chain components on time at 180,000 miles and so I didn't mess it up. Also it doesn't use as much oil as you are describing. I don't know what happened to the engine of this one but it's not supposed to look all corroded like that. Someone treated this car like shit and you are saying it's the fault of Cadillac.

[@TopLineRacer]

Google 3.6 timing issues and youll see the issue is widespread, or just do a search on marketplace. Glad that yours is running well though. Also, 180k miles is still too early for timing chain replacement as they were designed to last the life of the vehicle per GM's service recommendations.

[@acg2002us]

Owned one of these and after all the pain and money I swore to never own a Cadillac again.

[@marc31415]

they don't make the Transmission Mounts anymore; I haven't found anybody that makes them.

[@workinghandsautomotiveands4104]

Just bought a 04 srx 4.6 108xxx miles for 875 copart unwrecked needed 2 wheel hubs and a tie end rod same color as yours so yeah you are right bro

[@justinemrick5211]

Northstars have great torque, but they leak every fluid, over heat, and pull head bolt threads out of the block, avoid it at all cost, the 3.6 is far cheeper and easier to fix. I am a Cadillac tech, chains are a gravy job in this particular car especially.

[@paulinebaker9302]

06 cad srx 6 cyl.... 333000. miles. Love it.

[@TopLineRacer]

That's awesome!

[@drivewaygarage1561]

I'm going to look at a 2004 today with the Northstar

[@JB91710]

How is the 3.0 in the CTS?

[@steveo201]

Mine has 245000 on a 05

[@wolfy1987]

I love Cadillacs. Just could never understand why GM can't build cars that cost what they do to be consistently reliable. Seems like they do a much better job with the Chevrolet and Buick brands.

[@memesyandhorrorshorts]

I have a 05 Cadillac SRX 131k Northstar V8 miles with blue title I traded for a 2007 ford fusion on Facebook marketplace with 277k miles in minty condition and no title😂😂😂😂 he traded because the SRX need 2 catalytic converters and suspension work and misfire cylinder 7 runs great tho besides that has slight lifter tick I believe but could be the cats 😂 I’m loving it so far has cosmetic damages

[@jusswhistle]

I have a 2005 srx just had all 6 fuel injectors done ,I bought my own fuel injectors for lesss then 50$ online & was charged 285$ for labor now this was about 2 weeks ago & I’m having a timing belt problem after getting that done sounds ugly when I crank it up for a little while I I need help it seems when I get 1 thing fix another thing needs fixing right after is this normal help PLEASE!!!!

[@TopLineRacer]

If you're shaving timing chain noise then you are on borrowed time until it jumps. I'd sell it right now.

[@bassistdc]

The 3.6 was introduced in 2004. The 2003's had a 3.2 engine from GM's Opel division. I'm referring to the CTS which the SRX is based on.

[@TopLineRacer]

Yep you're correct! Thanks!

[@bassistdc]

@@TopLineRacer I recently bought a 2006 CTS with 119000 miles on it as a second car. It has been well maintained and is great so far. I paid 5000 and am happy with it. I did replace the radiator after the transmission line broke.

[@TopLineRacer]

@@bassistdc Great to hear! I personally love the cars, just gotta make sure they're always topped up with oil.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

3.2 was not a good engine either. They were way worse than the 3.6. Timing belts broke on the GM 54 degree V6 engines.

[@crazycooln01]

What about the 3.6 in the 09’ srx?

[@exeris2037]

I love my 08 srx4, 167000, no leaks same color outside

[@Steven_Snell]

I'm buying a 2008 srx v8 tomorrow, same color. 90,000 miles

[@exeris2037]

@@Steven_Snell mine still going strong 190,000

[@idbountyhunter]

Northern Car’s are the worst, rust, rust and more rust.

[@crazycooln01]

I live next to RI and my 06 Chevy Silverado has 231,XXX miles. The only things that have rust is the rocker panels, rear wheel arches, and a front fender. Otherwise my truck has been running smooth for many years now 😊

[@tyedyeninjatime5141]

How do you take care of a 3.5

[@philfortner1805]

The interior fart filtration is probably most valuable for Mexican night.

[@Tazosniping]

Get this, I just bought a STEAL of a 2006 Cadillac SRX 3.6L, it has 160k miles but is mint. Bought it for $1500 Canadian and there is NO problems after 2 months of driving. Took it to service Ontario and apparently it’s worth $5k 😂 good luck to y’all. It rips and is still reliable to this day for me

[@TopLineRacer]

Did you just brag about reliability after 2 months of ownership? 🤣🤣🤣

[@Tazosniping]

@@TopLineRacer yes sir I did, make that 2 months and another 3 days and counting!

[@TopLineRacer]

I wish you the best of luck.

[@MrTikibars]

Update of the 4 month mark?

[@kash3561]

How about 2 years

[@nickcorcoran7638]

I saw a Cadillac SRX 2010 for 7.5k with 200,10 km on auto trader. Should I assume that there must something with car because that seems pretty cheap to me

[@TopLineRacer]

Just make sure you check it out well. Take it to a mechanic if you have any questions.

[@munjedmostafa1966]

I want to buy cadillac srx 2005 v8 very clean car and seats with 2000$ Or i should buy bmw x5 2001 !?

[@glenmurra3856]

Just cuz you've had a bad experience with that motor doesn't mean everybody else I really don't think you know what you're talking about I'm a mechanic and the 3.6 l is a very good motor if you do the maintenance like you use the correct antifreeze change your oil frequently and you won't have any basically people like you should not be allowed on KZbin when they don't know what they're talking

[@TopLineRacer]

Thanks for watching! Please forward all comments and complaints to your Mom's house and I will read through them later tonight. -TLR

[@mikemalonetv5385]

Just replaced timing chain... as well as other things. Spark.plugs ect... $1500... 2 days after buying from a car lot. Seems to be running fine now. But what a headache

[@TopLineRacer]

Glad to hear it's running well but unfortunately that situation is all too common with these cars. Thanks for watching.

[@jorgerios7653]

Do u guys think this can be LS swapped easily?

[@TopLineRacer]

Definitely not. I'm sure it's possible but it would be a ton of work.

[@jeremysmith9088]

The wife just bought a 08 and it sucks, water issues in the back door, now it won't start

[@usaidwhatcalibaby9614]

Cadillac or mercedes ? Which one would you pick?

[@TopLineRacer]

I'm personally a Cadillac guy. So I'd buy a Cadillac. The honest truth is both brands have good cars and bad. As a general rule luxury cars are not as reliable as mainstream models.

[@ajl9491]

@@TopLineRacer wierd but true

[@AndresRodriguez-sm1fr]

I think all these new cars a build very cheap , and sold for high dollar. There is nothing like the old cars from the 50s to the late 90s.

[@02WIFE]

Also 3.6 in the traverse 2009 all of them

[@shotgunbullies3805]

I actually own the a 04 srx & the 2011 Chevy traverse & looking to purchase a Chrysler 300c not sure which year

[@TopLineRacer]

Awesome, sounds like we have a similar taste in cars! I'd recommend 09-up. They corrected the valve seat issue that was common in the earlier years. Thanks for watching!

[@ericbrown2288]

My seat did the same thing and I hate that engine I think I put 5w-20 when I should have used 5w-30

[@helpAmerica1]

So it burns oil like a 2 stroke out board. EFI...

[@donamarie9625]

If you know how to work on it and buy it cheap it might be OK. I paid too much less than a year ago for an 09. I paid $3900 and it won’t hold water now. Ii has sensor problems, the cam sensor being one of them. also the timing chain sensor and the timing chain needs to be replaced. Also the pulleys are going out. It needs close to $1500 worth of work. That’s part price. Not cheap to fix

[@Tommyplaysguitar]

My dad has 1 his favorite car loves it

[@godzchozen9913]

Thanks dude I was about to buy this junk

[@ajl9491]

200k on northstar no probs rust in rear wheel wells and water in headlight.standard.

[@TopLineRacer]

Awesome! I love the 05 and up northstar's!

[@ajl9491]

@@TopLineRacer fast! But I don't gun it often...scared of trans probs!

[@TopLineRacer]

@@ajl9491 Those trans are solid. Just send it haha!

[@ajl9491]

@@TopLineRacer haha! I think I will disregard!

[@realname2158]

Bah. Bought an auction 2006 SRX 3.6l V6 for $3800.00. Clean, like new, well maintained, regularly serviced with 140k miles. Yes I did replace the timing chains and the car will last me forever now for $5000.00 and change. It DOES NOT burn oil like you claim these vehicles do. For the low miles I actually drive it it's a definite keeper. If you're a moron and drive it hard then you will have issues but that's on EVERY CAR. And if you switch to HID lights you will most likely screw your electrical up so leave them be. The ONLY issue that pisses me off and this is ALL Cadillac models, are the headlights getting moisture in them. And Cadillac refuses to address that ongoing permanent problem they have. I won't buy any used parts from ebay or Amazon so got new for $225 ea and changed them myself without dropping the bumper pretty easily. But you can take your headlight assy and using a big gauge needle on a large syringe, bead some dax all long the seams (make sure to rub it in with your finger of course) and never get moisture in your headlights. Just have them polished every few years to maintain their clarity.

[@TopLineRacer]

Glad to hear yours is working out well for you. Thanks for watching.

[@jerrycannon6940]

They ride and drive good. Smoorh

[@lorangajapp8086]

Is the northstar fixed by 06?

[@TopLineRacer]

Depends on who you talk to. Some people have had problems with all years of northstar. Personally I haven't had any real issues and have had several.

[@lorangajapp8086]

@@TopLineRacer Thx for the answer :) i had an eldorado with the northstar and i loved the engine...Until it blew....I would love to have an SRX with the northstar but i dont know if i dare :(

[@TopLineRacer]

Hey I personally would have very few worries about it. There's a lot worse engines out there (like the Cadillac 3.6).

[@ajl9491]

@@lorangajapp8086 it's called maintenance....get a grip

[@lorangajapp8086]

@@ajl9491 ?A blown engine is not maintenance......Maybe you should get a grip?