1997 Cadillac Seville STS from North America - Comments

I have a 1998 Cadillac Deville that has an engine skip every now and then. The problem that I have is, I can't find what is causing the engine to skip because it comes and goes. I have changed the spark plugs and wires the coil and the injectors. I also have changed the TPS sensor. When the engine skip starts to happen, all I do is give it more gas or let up from giving it gas, and the engine skip goes away. I will drive it for a couple of days and it runs fine, then all of a sudden it starts skipping and back firing again. I don't get any check engine light or codes. Can anyone help me with this issue?

My dad bought a 1993 Seville STS with 160,000 miles on it, for $1,800. It ran great and everything worked, but at 185,000 miles he noticed that it started using oil suddenly. Oops, time to put it back on the auction and unload it! Which he did, fetching $800. Still, no complaints for driving 25,000 miles and 2 1/2 years for only $1,000.

I have a 96 STS that I bought with 92,000 miles, and luckily purchased an extended warranty.

Since then, I have replaced the transmission, A/C compressor, alternator, radiator, serpentine belt, 3 window motors, steel brake line ($420 parts and labor), and now the "Low Oil Pressure, shut off motor immediately" light came on. I have already replaced the oil pressure sensor to no avail.

Even with the warranty, I have spent over $4000 in 2 years on maintenance alone, not including routine stuff like oil changes, brake pads, and tires. I am about at my wits end here, the warranty company refuses to pay for anything to be done about the oil pressure until the engine has been completely ripped apart and diagnosed. My solution to the oil pressure problem is to simply rev the engine and raise the RPM's. My "Low Oil Pressure, shut off motor immediately" light came on at a stop light, I just drove it like nothing was wrong and the light went off by itself. I am going to try the heavier viscosity oil and if that doesn't work, I am trading it in to a place, taking my $1000 trade and buying a Honda

Cadillac no longer says "distinguished" to me, it says "Foolish". Live and learn folks, too bad it has to cost so much.

I purchased my 96's STS in 2006... Car was in great shape with 100K on it. Started spending money on it with the alternator went bad.. Haven't stop since, water pump, serpentine belt, radiator, rear wheel tire bushing. Now, leaking Anti-Freeze!!! The next thing is the head gasket job.. I guess it is not bad if I spend 30K+ on the car plus interest... I'm going to keep my baby. Because it beats a 6 year car payment!