Northstar coolant loss

[David Cooley]

>A fairly remarkable comment was made that the Northstar V8 (and I assume
>the derivative Oldsmobile Aurora V8) could run in a mode without coolant,
>pumping air and normally combusting alternately on two cylinder banks.  I
>assume that this is some sort of failure mode that allows the owner to
>make his way to a service station.  Is this correct?  Could anyone from GM
>(Ed or Andrew) elaborate? 

Cadillac advertises that it can be driven up to 200 miles after coolant loss
to get to service.



>
>This would seem to be a noteworthy development in engine science and
>speaks well of GM engineering (often unfairly criticized by import car
>owners).  Getting off subject here a little bit, it is known that car
>transport ships often return to Japan empty.  I have always wanted to have
>snotty-nosed Accord and Camry owners placed on these ships for the return
>voyage.  The trade deficit would be quickly solved, and, more importantly,
>the US would relieve itself of its most noxious citizens. 

Hear Hear!!!!!!

Later,
Dave
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