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The Northstar engine is a family of high-performance 90° V engines produced by General Motors between 1993 and 2011. Regarded as GM's most technically complex engine, the original double overhead cam, four valve per cylinder, aluminum block/aluminum head V8 design was developed by Oldsmobile R&D, [citation needed] but is most associated with Cadillac's Northstar series.
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But the main problem that soon damaged its reputation was poor quality control at the new, purpose-built Linwood plant, and an underdeveloped design that was rushed into production within three years of planning. Quality issues included the frequent failure of gearboxes and water pumps, poor engine cooling that often resulted in motors ...
The Lucerne replaced the full-size LeSabre and the Park Avenue in the Buick range, and used a revised G platform, nonetheless referred to by GM as the H platform. [1]The Lucerne was introduced with the standard 3.8 liter Buick V6 (also known as the GM 3800 engine) or optional 4.6 liter Cadillac Northstar LD8 V8 as well as optional active suspension, marketed as Magnetic Ride Control.
Looking at reported cases, there seems to be a seven year spike in cases, and a nine-year spike. Cars seven years old have had their coolant go out-of-date and then have another two years for acid coolant to find its way into the head bolt wells and do the damage; the nine-year spike may be due to lease returns that are reconditioned at two years.
Despite their growing popularity, electric vehicles haven't yet replaced all traditional vehicles. And while this is good news for people who prefer fuel-powered cars, even newer vehicles aren't...
According to auto authority Edmunds, a new car loses around 11% of its value the moment you leave the lot and 15% to 25% each of its first five years of ownership.
Year Engine Power Torque Standard Luxury I, II, III: 2006: 4.6 L Northstar LD8 V8: 275 bhp (205 kW; 279 PS) at 5200 rpm: 292 lb⋅ft (396 N⋅m) at 4400 rpm 2007–2008: 275 bhp (205 kW; 279 PS) at 6000 rpm: 295 lb⋅ft (400 N⋅m) at 4400 rpm Standard Luxury Premium: 2009–2011 Performance: 2006: 4.6 L Northstar L37 V8