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Exterior Color: Sable Black Interior Color: Black Leather Weight: 3,892 lbs L37(Engine Code 9),
4.6L or 279 CI300 hp @ 6000 rpm,
290 lb ft @ 4400 rpmWheelbase 111.0 inches (2819 mm) Length 204.1 inches (5183 mm) Final Drive Ratio 3.71:1 Compression Ratio 10.3:1 Top Speed: 130 mph (elec limiter) Options on my car: Radio, AM/FM Cassette with DSP & 12 disk CD changer Chrome Wheels Garage Door opener Electronic Compass Gas Mileage Rating: 17 city, 26 highway 1996 STS maintenance:
| Mileage | Item | Cost | Where? |
Symptom |
|
75,910 |
Purchased Car |
$15,400 |
Mailbox, Etc. | |
| Shop Manual |
$120 |
www.helm.com | ||
|
76,261 |
Brake service, front and rear new pads, turn rotors |
$208 |
Kwik Kar | Low mph squeak |
|
76,262 |
Single (non-repeating) EGR pintle failure |
Should be covered under warranty |
Sewell if it repeats |
PC1406 |
| "The Shield" Car cover |
$58 |
carparts.com | ||
| CD changer stops (due to overheating)? | 109F | |||
|
78,131 |
New Fuel Pressure Regulator. New EGR valve. New parking brake valve(?). |
$15 for state inspection |
Crest Cadillac in Plano |
Slow to start; Backfire. PC1406. Parking Brake slow to release. |
|
80,560 |
Parking brake slow to release. Exhaust rattle. | $24 oil change | Crest Cadillac | Loud rattle. Turned out to be a bent exhaust bracket. |
|
80,601 |
DIC says "Service Emissions Controls". Replaced o2 sensor, intake manifold gasket | Warranty | Crest Cadillac | 12/22/2000 |
|
81,300 |
Changed to K&N Filter | Recycled from 92 STS | Pep Boys | p/n 33-2086 |
| ATF fluid change - Mobil 1 | 3/28/2001 | |||
|
83,920 |
2 new tires Michelin Pilot XGT Z4's | 4/12/2001 | ||
|
85,159 |
Slow to crank. New battery. | GMPP Wtty | 4/2001 | |
|
86,196 |
PC0717 Speed sensor failure; Service Transmission Soon |
GMPP Wtty |
Crest Cadillac replaced sensor | |
| No-Start; Towed to dealer. Tightened cables but no help. | Crest Cadillac where they found battery cables loose | |||
|
86,500 |
Radio time intermittent | |||
|
88,115 |
Cooling system power flush, oil change |
$125.45 |
Crest | 6/28/2001 |
|
90,607 |
shifter loose after PRNDL repair |
$0 |
Crest | |
| (N/A for per month repair) | Engine rebuilt to correct excessive oil usage. 4615cc versus 4565cc. |
GMPP Wtty |
9/28/2001 | |
|
|
A/C Blower motor replaced |
$600.00 |
Crest (Cost $957 after botched DIY job). | 3/04/2002 Intermittent, then no air flow. |
|
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Water pump replaced, and coolant |
$347.95 |
Crest | 3/07/2002 Leaking |
|
99,904 |
Radiator end tanks replaced, gaskets, coolant, clean core |
$612.84 |
Crest Cadillac | Leaking |
| (N/A for per month repair) | New Tires (4) |
$400.80 |
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| Rear anti-roll bar clamp broken. Fixed in driveway. |
$8.82 |
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|
104,000 |
New Battery |
$76.75 |
Autozone | 6/15/2002 |
|
105,016 |
New Alternator |
$615.13 |
Crest Cadillac | 6/24/2002 |
|
105,402 |
Replace driver's side door; repair paint and detail after
chance meeting with SUV |
$500 Deductible of $4,872.58 |
Crest Auto Body | 7/01/2002 |
|
107,552 |
Coolant leak; Dealer reports head bolts pulling out of block; Dealer to install time-serts in all 20 head bolt threaded holes. New engine mount doglegs. New EGR valve. |
Repair $1,698 + $220 Rental Car |
Crest Cadillac | |
| 114,000 | Brake pads & turn rotors all 4 wheels. | $300 | Kwik Kar | Pads lasted 38k miles |
|
116,000
April 18, 2003 |
Refrigerant Leak. Mechanic replaces condenser, dehydrator, and low pressure switch. Compressor bombs out on test and has to be replaced as well. | $1,329 for parts & labor plus $356 for compressor with S&H |
Repair by The Driver's Edge, compressor shipped from gmotors.com |
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This is an 'after' shot from having an SUV cave in my driver's door. The 96 chrome wheels are still my favorite from any year so far.
Fuel Economy
Here is a log of my fuel economy, in mostly metro driving. My normal routes are somewhat worse than the EPA city cycle for fuel economy -- the EPA routes don't include sitting with the car running in fast food lines, or to pick up the kids from school. Mileage taken per the car's fuel computer.
| Fuel Economy Log MPG per Fill-up |
| 13.9 mpg metro |
| 14.2 mpg metro |
| 15.4 mpg metro |
| Road trip 21.9 mpg at 75 mph in 109F heat |
| 16.1 mpg mixed |
| 13.9 mpg metro |
| 15.5 mpg metro [due to new o2?] winter |
| 25.4 mph 1-way to airport winter |
| 16.2 mpg metro winter |
| 15.2 mpg at 28 mph |
| 23.8 mpg going; 23.0 mpg coming back on 250
mile roadtrip. AC off going, on coming back. 67 F. |
| 22.5 mpg each way 250 mile road trip; AC on, 75-85 F. |
1996 SEVILLE STS
Interior Equipment:
Air bags, driver and front passenger
Air recirculation control
Analog instrumentation
Articulating headrests
Audible theft-deterrent system
Auto-dimming driver's side mirror
Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror
Automatic door locking (customer programmable)
Battery guard
Battery storage mode
Controlled-cycle wipers
Cruise control
Digital instrumentation/trip odometer
Driver Information Center
Dual-zone climate control
Electronic climate control
Fingertip steering wheel controls
Five-position front shoulder belts
Full floor console with floor shift
Front visor vanity mirrors, illuminated
Illuminated entry
Nuance leather seating areas
PASS-Key® II security
Personalized memory, driver's seat
Power door locks with anti-lockout
Power front-seat adjusters/recliners
Power front-seat lumbar controls
Power windows, driver express down
Rainsense wiper system
Reading lamps, front/rear
Rear window defogger
Rear window lockout
Remote keyless entry/key fob
Retained accessory power
Solar-Ray tinted glass
Tilt-adjusting wheel, leather-trimmed
Traction control on/off switch
Trunk valet lockout
Twilight Sentinel
Wiper-activated headlamps
Zebrano wood interior trim
Exterior Equipment:
Brake/transmission interlock
Compact spare tire with cover
Daytime running lamps
Front/rear crush zones
Power antenna
Power, heated sideview mirrors
Simplified, Class 2 electronics
Steel safety cage
Trunk, power pull-down
Tungsten-halogen headlamps
Optional Equipment:
Electrically heated windshield
Electronic compass mirror
Hands-free cellular phone
Heated front leather seating areas
Sunroof
Three-channel garage door opener
Wheel and Tire Options:
Standard: 16 in. X 7 in. cast with Goodyear Eagle RS-A P225/60R16, H-
rated
Optional: 16 in. X 7 in. chrome with Goodyear Eagle GA P225/60ZR16
Audio Options:
Standard: AM/FM stereo with cassette, clock and six speakers
Optional: AM/FM cassette, four Bose® amplified speakers
Optional: AM/FM cassette, four Bose® amplified speakers, trunk-
mounted 12-disc CD changer
Optional: AM/FM cassette, four Bose® amplified speakers, digital
sound processing, trunk-mounted 12-
disc CD changer
Performance:
0-60 mph: 7.1 seconds
Top Speed**: 150 mph
Range*: 520 miles
EPA Estimated Miles per Gallon: 17 city/26 highway
*Estimated highway range: multiply EPA highway estimate by fuel tank
capacity.
**With optional STS tires
Engine:
Northstar 4.6L V8, 32-valve DOHC
300-hp, 295 lbs-ft torque
Aluminum block and heads
Compression ratio: 10.3:1
Tuned-port fuel injection
Crank-triggered ignition
Fuel: Premium
Driveline:
Front-wheel drive/transverse engine
Four speed automatic transmission
Viscous converter clutch
Final drive ratio: 3.71:1
Suspension:
Fully independent, coil spring
Integrated Chassis Control System
Continuously Variable Road-Sensing Suspension
Steering: Power, MAGNASTEER™ Variable Assist Steering
Turning Circle: 43.4 ft
Brakes: Power, 4-wheel disc, ABS
Traction Control: Bosch ASR5
Capacities:
Oil: 7 quarts
Coolant: 12.5 quarts
Fuel: 20 gallons
Trunk: 14.4 cu ft
Battery: 12.8-volt
Towing: 1000 lbs
Curb weight, lbs/kg: 3869 lbs /1755 kg
