Bought a used Cadi CTS (I know, BALLER!) 2005 WITH 55000 Miles. Drove it 1000 + miles it was down almost 3 quarts of oil. Took it back to the dealer, they want to do an "oil consumption test". They say that GM says 1 quart of oil every 2000 miles is acceptable (I think). Anyway it is burning at least 2 quarts every 1000 miles. No leaks, doesnt smoke at start up and havent seen it smoke at all. Must be burning oil at speed or something. Anyway, am I screwed or what? They say they will take care of it but they havent told me what they are gonna do about it. I need to look thru my paper work, but they offered some bs short term warranty. Fudge.
After arguing with them about how to fill and check the oil, they filled it correctly and said that they would either rebuild or replace the engine. We will see.
Update: To make a long story short, this dealership has been pissing me off and made this entire deal into a pain in the ass. I get a voice mail yesterday saying that the are going to replace rings, seals, pistons, timing chain, and crank. Should I be scared? A new motor is one thing, but now I will have a Cadillac CTS with a rebuilt motor. I think this could kill resale. IDK, opinions on the situation? At this point I just want out from this car.
If I do try to sell it, rebuilt and new are different. I think I am going to take a big hit on this. I should push for the dealer to take it back. IDK, I like the car but am rethinking this whole situation. How do I know they are doing all the proper things for the rebuild? They are a Cadillac dealer.
Ask for the parts back. I would like to believe it will run much better, but I also believe you will still end up with the same problem. Sell it and don't look back.
It is a warranty issue and GM is telling them what to do. I am assuming they are doing it properly , but I still am uncomfortable. This whole situation sucks.
I think That they may not change the pistons unless there are undersize. they should at least hone it and rering. ,Ill bet though that the pistons are undersized and need replacing. At some point your going to have to trust them. and if they screw you then they have to look forward to seeing you again and often. Ive been in a situ. like this and they replaced the short block,but it was a ford. with .030 oversized bore , with standard pistons and rings, Ford new about it long before I found my issues.
They at least need to hone for a new cross hatch pattern to seat the new rings. Hopefully they measure the bores properly!!
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