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Hello. I have owned 4 98-99 Aurora Autobahns, and one 2001 Caddy ETC. I have never encountered a problem with the legendary head bolt/gasket failure on my cars. I really miss my ETC and was thinking of buying another someday. Just how common is this head bolts backing our causing head gasket failure anyway? I mean there are TONS of Northstars out there. Are some years better than others? I am thinking of sticking with 2001-2002 ETC (maybe even 2000).
I wonder what the percentage of cars with this failure is? And I am thinking that using Dexcool and never changing it and allowing the engine to overheat too many times may be the issue. Maybe cars that are meticulously maintained do not even have this problem? I use Prestone Extended Life anti-freeze, and change it far more often than recommended.
C'mon, share your opinion and experiences with the North Star V8 in regards to this matter.
I wonder what the percentage of cars with this failure is? And I am thinking that using Dexcool and never changing it and allowing the engine to overheat too many times may be the issue. Maybe cars that are meticulously maintained do not even have this problem? I use Prestone Extended Life anti-freeze, and change it far more often than recommended.
C'mon, share your opinion and experiences with the North Star V8 in regards to this matter.