Iam going to be buying a used caddy in the next couple of months and would like some pointers on any problems and or trouble points that the northsatr is prone/not prone to with reguards to reliability? I've heard early versions like to leak oil for example is this true? Also FWIW I'am considering a deville, a seville or an eldorado in the 92-96 model year range,all of these cars use the northstar powerplant so I guess any answers you guys give me can be used a guideline for purchasing a used one. Is there any specific trouble spots to watch out for in any these cars? thanks guys for any help on this one guys.

OBviously someone has not done a searchy!!! :)

Very informative threads..... I know back in th day I posted a whoel list of things to look for on a northstar..... but so I dont lose your attention ill go aovera few things

Headgaskets
Oil leaks
Shift solenoids

THEY SUCK!!! They are no where near a 4.9! :D OK, I'm just joking. :eek:

We had some good threads on this called "4.9 vs. Northstar" and I think there were 2 of them. One in each engine section. Ya, do a search.