Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption. Cadillac SLS 2009

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 SLS 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (LH2) 🢒 Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption

Cause

Correction

Faulty cylinder head gaskets and/or cracking or other damage to the cylinder heads and engine block cooling system passages. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle .

Coolant consumption may or may not cause the engine to overheat.

•	Inspect for spark plugs saturated by coolant. Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .

•	Perform a cylinder leak down test.

•	Inspect the cylinder heads and engine block for damage to the coolant passages and/or a faulty head gasket.

•	Repair or replace as required.