What’s New for 2010

The 2010 Cadillac SRX won’t have the good old 3.6-liter V-6 and 4.6-liter V-8 engines, and you’ll see the more powerful 2.8-liter turbo charged V-6 engine in action this time around.

The new turbo-charged V-6 will be able to churn out about 265 hp, but the bad part is that the new SRX will be lot heavier, and the crossover will be almost 4505 pounds.

Performance Specs

Taking a look at 0-60 times, the new SRX achieves the speed of 60mph in approximately 7.5 seconds, and the naturally aspirated version requires almost 8 seconds.

Under the hood, the SRX remains more or less the same, and safety features will include traction control, ABS, antiskid system.

According to latest Cadillac SRX reviews, all-side air bags are also coming for additional safety. A backup camera screen is mounted on the rear view mirror and navigation system with an advance display is also available on the 2010 SRX.

Overview

Based on General Motor’s theta platform, 2011 SRX is Cadillac’s entry in the highly volatile mid-size luxury SUV market, and if it needs to compete with the likes of Mercedes ML class, BMW X5, or Lexus RX, then you definitely need wonders from this car.

The entire body is made up of Martensitic steel that provides extra protection, because the material is one of the sturdiest ones available in the market.

2011 Cadillac SRX Pricing Update

As per the tentative figures, the new SRX wll bear a higher MSRP than that of the current price tag of $33,830, and the engine will also have a slight boost in terms of the horsepower levels. It will be made available in FWD, and not everybody is happy about absence of options in the drive-train

But, once again you should not go by these tentative specs; we’ll keep you informed about the latest updates and news on 2011 Cadillac SRX; until then stay connected, and take a look at the other handy information available on the website.

Panasonic DMR EX78 DVD Recorder Problems

Panasonic DVD-S35 won’t play movies in color on many occasions, but if you connect another device like a Nintendo Wii or Playstation 3, you won’t see any issues at all.

You may have to tweak with the screen or gently tap your Panasonic DVD; this may sometimes work in your favor – but it can’t be regarded as a good way to fix the problem (it is rather sheer luck). If the DVD is still under warranty, don’t waste your time on repair; take it to Panasonic service station, and seek an immediate replacement; otherwise give them time to fix it up! (but still you don’t to worry about the cost)

Panasonic DMR-EX77 DVD Recorder Problems

On many occasions, the Panasonic DMR-EX77 dvd recorder is found to lose the incoming signals from TV and other hardware devices. You may have to seek replacement in case of severe problems, otherwise re-setting connections, restoring factory defaults, and minor tweaks can help you in fixing the issue.

Sachs Cadillac SRX Rear Shock Absorber and Strut Assembly

Sachs offer a premium range of Cadillac SRX Rear shock absorbers and strut assembly that fits in 2004-2008 SRX models. ZF Sachs is acclaimed to be second-largest supplier of chassis systems, OEM strut assembly, shock absorbers, suspension systems, and other automotive spare parts and accessories throughout the world.

Coming back to the Sachs Cadillac SRX rear shock absorbers, they come with a basic warranty of 1 year; however, customers can also opt for the extended warranties up to 3 or 5 years at a minimal additional cost. These shock absorbers bear a retail price tag of $429.84, but they are available in the price range of $250-$300 (depending upon the current discounts) on various online stores.

2006 Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber Rear KYB Gas-a-Just

These rear shock absorbers come with soft ride suspension, and are available at a relatively cheaper retail price of about $190.55. However, you can find them online for about $100, and get them shipped to your door-step free of cost as well (check with your supplier before ordering).

Before You Proceed

Before you plan on purchasing the cartridge, you need to ensure that you changer works after all!

First of all, try to press the eject button without inserting the cartridge, and see if it makes are squeaking noises, or any lights turn on; if there’s any sign of life, you can be rest assured that the changer is in working condition.

However, if there’s no response from the changer, even if you buy the 6-disc cartridge that goes in the changer, you may have little success. So, don’t spend more money unnecessarily purchasing the cartridge unless you’re sure that your changer is still working fine.

CD Stuck Cadillac SRX Six Disc Changer?

If there’s a CD stuck in the Cadillac SRX Six disc changer, you may want to pry it out gently, or consider using forceps and pulling it off. However, you must be careful not to break the cartridge or the CD as such; otherwise it may cost you heck a lot! Stereo replacement on your SRX will easily cost you $700-900, and it is not recommendable to try something silly, when the stakes are that high!

How to change the Cadillac SRX Front Turn Signal Bulb?

You’ll have to begin with bottom plastic cover; get rid of it gently. The key here is to pull off the ‘push pins’ that hold the cover in place. Next, you need to get rid of the plastic piece inside the wheel well in a similar fashion. Having done that, you need to remove a couple of bolts with the help of a 9/32″ wrench or socket.

Almost There… The Final Step to Replace the Blinker Lights

You will be able to find on of them at the dead bottom (6 o’clock position) and the other on the inboard side (9 o’clock position). It may be a tedious job, because they require long reach wrenches to be taken off. If you succeed, the entire lamp assembly should topple, and you’ll have to just take out six more ‘torx’ screws, before you can replace the bulb.

Alternatively, you may leave the light assembly, get rid of torx screws and let the plastic housing fall off. You’ll be able to get direct access to turn signal, and fog lights.

Tip: Try to torque your wheels to 100 ft lb.

What Can You Find in Cadillac SRX Repair Manuals

Some of the online repair manuals give only basic information, which most of the Cadillac SRX owners are already aware of; therefore, there’s no point in wasting time on reading such info. However, there are many useful Cadillac SRX repair manuals that can be used as DIY guides for performing repair tasks, which otherwise may involve hundreds of dollars, as labor charges.

Whether you’ve to deal with a stuck seat belt, stuck CD, ignition problem, changing battery or something else, a good repair manual can be your savior.

Where Can You Find Cheap Online Repair Manuals for Cadillac SRX?

There are several places where you can find free online repair manuals for Cadillac SRX. However, you may have to waste a lot of time on researching good sources. On the other hand, if you just need a repair manual for Cadillac SRX right away, you can get one online for $10-$20 pretty easily.

You can find many cheap online repair manuals for Cadillac SRX on eBay: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Cadillac+SRX+repair+manual

Overview

Both the V6 and V8 have wider tires on the back by default, than the front, though the radius of both remains the same. Basically, the rims are same, but tire sizes are different, which is mainly due to the weight bias.

For instance, a rear engine Porsche weighing about 3300lbs comes with a 40/60 weight bias; 225/40/18s on front and 285/35/18s on rear. The 2004 Cadillac SRX also has a similar case, though the bias is on the lower side, coming to about 55-45%.

What Are the Good Options?

If you want to make use of types with the same tire size for 2004 Cadillac SRX, you may have to consider aftermarket tires like Michelins, or the Goodyear GT2s size 275/45-R20. Using the latter option, you’ll be able to rotate tires from front to back so as to get them worn out more uniformly.

Another good combination is Lowenhart LD6 22 x 9.5 with Pirelli 265/35-22 front and rear. You can of course try the standard factory fitting tires for the 2004 Cadillac SRX as well.

Overview: What is VIN and VIN Rules

In 1950, the VIN was introduced by the American automobile manufacturers for casting and stamping id numbers on cars and its parts. The VIN is referred to as Vehicle Identification Number. The purpose of creating this VIN was to give correct description of a specific vehicle among mass production of cars.

The rules of the VIN are:

• Each vehicle identification number should have seventeen (17) characters.
• Two vehicles which are manufactured within the period of thirty years should not have same VIN.
• The VIN should be mentioned inside the passenger cabin of the cars such as passenger cars, trucks, and multipurpose passenger vehicles that are about 4536 kg or slightly less GVWR.
• Each VIN has at least one character among the set of [0123456789] and [ABCDEFGHJKLMNPRSTUVWXYZ]. The font of the VIN should be in san-serif and capital characters.

What is VIN of 2008 Cadillac SRX?

The VIN for 2008 Cadillac SRX was allocated to be 1GYEE437080147979. The 2008 Cadillac SRX had the choice of two engines – the 3.6-liter V6 for 260-hp and 4.6-liter V8 engine for 320-hp. On the 2008 Cadillac SRX, rear-wheel drive was standard and all-wheel drive was optional.

Overview

Cadillac SRX shares its base engine with the XLR luxury-sports roadster; the acclaimed 4.6-liter Northstar engine that delivers 315 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm and 320 horsepower at 6400 rpm.

It makes use of a five-speed automatic that gives smooth operation even during long drives. If you wish to use the Cadillac SRX as a sports vehicle, the lever should be in the manual mode.

Maximum Towing Capacity

The latest generation Cadillac SRX has the standard towing capacity of about 1000 lbs and it can be increased up to 3500 lbs with the additional towing package. Coming to the specifications of Cadillac SRX, it has a dual overhead cam 32-valve aluminum alloy V8 engine with variable timing. The size of the engine is 279 cu. in, and it is clubbed with the 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission.

The dimensions of the wheelbase are 116.0 inches, and the overall length is around 195.0 inches. The curb weight of the car is 4442 lbs.

The fuel capacity of the new Cadillac SRX is 20.0 gal and the drive train works with front engine works well with the all-wheel drive-train.