Representative photoBattery boost for a 1997 Cadillac DeVille
Battery boost for the 1997 Cadillac DeVille: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
- Length
- 5.33 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Cadillac DeVille for battery boost
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
- 3 bodies this year: de ville 4dr sedan base/d'elegance, de ville 4dr sedan concours and de ville 4dr sedan d'elegance.
1997 Cadillac DeVille: every figure
| Displacement | 4.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 566 L (20 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
| Dimension | De Ville 4dr Sedan Base/d'elegance | De Ville 4dr Sedan Concours | De Ville 4dr Sedan D'elegance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.33 m (210 in) | 5.33 m (210 in) | 5.33 m (210 in) |
| Width | 1.95 m (77 in) | 1.95 m (77 in) | 1.95 m (77 in) |
| Height | 1.43 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.43 m (56 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.89 m (114 in) | 2.89 m (114 in) | 2.89 m (114 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,820 kg (4,012 lb) | 1,814 kg (3,999 lb) | 1,709 kg (3,768 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Cadillac DeVille
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 269 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (73), engine and engine cooling (51) and fuel system (39). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V110000 | 2004-03-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L V8 ENGINES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE NYLON TUBING USED IN THE FUEL RAIL CONSTRUCTION MAY DEGRADE AND CRACK. ADDITIONALLY, THE 1995 MODEL YEAR USES A UNIQUE UNDERHOOD FUEL RETURN LINE THAT MAY CRACK. CRACKING OF THE FUEL RAIL OR RETURN LINE TUBING CAN RESULT IN A FUEL... |
| 97V064000 | 1997-04-28 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL MODULE OR THE ELECTRONIC BRAKE AND TRACTION CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) TO CYCLE DURING A NON-ABS BRAKE APPLICATION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the DeVille
Your 1997 Cadillac DeVille needs battery service? We arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The engine is the 4.6L 8-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
What we arrange
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
Driving while yours is at the shop
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
What to ask
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Small things that help
Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Let us know
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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