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Michael Fogg Posted on Nov 06, 2012
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2006 CTS Engine light on.

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Whenever this warning light or any other stays on in the dash it is indicating that the systems control module (or the system sensor in the case of lights like low oil pressure, door open indicators etc.) has detected a fault, it then disables the system (this applies to ABS,TCS, TCM, SRS, TPMS, MIL, CEL and BCM faults and others) as long as the light is on. You must now have the dealer hook up a special electronic diagnostic tool and "scan" the system for the fault code that is stored for the problem(s)

Legend of Abbreviations. ABS Anti-lock brake system. TCS Traction control system, TCM Transmission control module, SRS Supplemental restraint system, BCM Body control module. TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor System, MIL Malfunction Indicator Lamp, CEL Check Engine Light.

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SOURCE: My 2005 Cadillac CTS uses

It's normal for most cars with significant miles on there to use oil, you won't see or smell the oil being used because some of it gets burned internally between the piston and the piston rings, I wouldn't worry about it until you start seeing blue smoke coming out of your exhaust while the engine is running, in that case your piston rings are worn aqnd it's tome for a new or rebuilt motor.

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