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The 2010 Cadillac DeVille is known as the DTS in most parts of the world, and like most large luxury cars the '10 DTS is relatively heavy. Tipping the scales at approximately 4,009 pounds (depending on configuration and options), it is not surprising to see that the newest flagship luxury sedan from Cadillac struggles to garner an official EPA rating of 15 miles per gallon in the city driving and a meager 23 miles per gallon on the open highway.

While weight is certainly an issue in a car this size, the aging 4.6L Northstar engine and four speed automatic transmission are showing their age. With numerous competitors from both home and abroad offing similar power with only six cylinders and far less displacement, not to mention the use of regular unleaded fuel versus Cadillac's reliance on premium high-octane fuel, it would seem that the weak link in this luxury sedan is under the hood. It is also worth noting that GM's Northstar system is fairly heavy when compared to rivals, and the company plans on phasing the aging platform out in the near future in an attempt to remain relevant in a highly competitive market.

The fuel efficiency in the 2010 Cadillac Deville is further hampered by poor aerodynamics. The new Caddy sure looks the part of the stalwart American luxury sedan, but that old-school appearance costs points when it comes to drag. Unfortunately for environmentalists who would love to drive a Cadillac, image is certainly an important aspect of the brand and thus it is probably fair to say that the aerodynamics are unlikely to change radically in the near future.

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Weight Of The 2010 Cadillac Deville Costs In Fuel Efficiency

The 2010 Cadillac DeVille is known as the DTS in most parts of the world, and like most large luxury cars the '10 DTS is relatively heavy. Tipping the scales at approximately 4,009 pounds (depending on configuration and options), it is not surprising to see that the newest flagship luxury sedan from Cadillac struggles to garner an official EPA rating of 15 miles per gallon in the city driving and a meager 23 miles per gallon on the open highway.
 While weight is certainly an issue in a car this size, the aging 4.6L Northstar engine and four speed automatic transmission are showing their age. With numerous competitors from both home and abroad offing similar power with only six cylinders and far less displacement, not to mention the use of regular unleaded fuel versus Cadillac's reliance on premium high-octane fuel, it would seem that the weak link in this luxury sedan is under the hood. It is also worth noting that GM's Northstar system is fairly heavy when compared to rivals, and the company plans on phasing the aging platform out in the near future in an attempt to remain relevant in a highly competitive market.
 The fuel efficiency in the 2010 Cadillac Deville is further hampered by poor aerodynamics. The new Caddy sure looks the part of the stalwart American luxury sedan, but that old-school appearance costs points when it comes to drag. Unfortunately for environmentalists who would love to drive a Cadillac, image is certainly an important aspect of the brand and thus it is probably fair to say that the aerodynamics are unlikely to change radically in the near future.

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Heres a few questions for you Caddy(GM) Guys and Gals.?

How many miles could I expect a Cadillac Northstar V8 from the 94 era to last before needing a rebuild? I found a 94 DeVille Contours with 242xxxmiles on it but it is in very nice shape and I love the white exterior with peanut butter leather. The asking price is $2200 obo. Sound bout right?

CAUTION, be very careful! Northstar engines have a tendency to develop oil leaks with age that cost an arm and a leg to repair! I'm talking several thousands of dollars! My uncle owned an Oldsmobile Aurora that was completely pristine and didn't have that high of miles on it. It had a Northstar engine, and one day it started to develop a bad oil leak. My uncle had to sell the beautiful car for dirt cheap because of this.

Also, I almost bought a Cadillac STS that had a Northstar motor. It was in perfect shape and I really wanted to buy it, but my dad recommended that I take it in for a pre-purchase inspection first. The repair shop found out that the car had a serious oil leak that the dealer was trying to hide. They said "don't walk away from this car, run from it!"

That might not be the case with this car, but that is a lot of miles non the less. I'd stay away from any high mileage Northstar motor!

2000 Cadillac DeVille from North America - Comments
"Beautiful piece of crap." What things have gone wrong with the car? Dash Pad shrank and came loose. Rack & Pinion Steering leaks.

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