Towing for a 2005 Cadillac STS
Towing for the 2005 Cadillac STS: 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 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
- Length
- 4.99 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 2005 Cadillac STS for towing
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2005 Cadillac STS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 23 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,700 | US$4,550 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,062 | $4,586 | $4,830 |
| Dimension | Sts V8 4dr Sedan Awd |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.99 m (196 in) |
| Width | 1.84 m (72 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.95 m (116 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,919 kg (4,231 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 2005 Cadillac STS
- NHTSA lists 3 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 101 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (23), power train (22) and engine (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V589000 | 2007-12-20 | power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK. |
| 06V125000 | 2006-04-20 | suspension:rear | CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD. |
| 06V020000 | 2006-01-25 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery | CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE WARNING CHIME. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Towing for the 2005 Cadillac STS
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a tow on the 2005 Cadillac STS, we connect you with a trusted shop. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Your car, your notes
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The 3.6L 6-cylinder is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive.
The steps
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A rental while you wait
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Small things that help
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Getting a clear quote
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
When you know your dates
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request towing
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.
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