OEM 2001 Cadillac Catera Oil Filter

2001 Cadillac Catera Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the engine oil and oil filter on 2001 Cadillac Catera?

  A: The procedure to replace the engine oil and Oil Filter requires a vehicle at level position followed by engine lifting and appropriate support. Letting the oil drain for five minutes becomes necessary because the oil pan contains internal baffling. The following step requires extraction of the Drain Plug from the Oil Filter and maintenance of efficient drainage before proceeding. Remove the Oil Filter cartridge housing plastic cap then pull out the Oil Filter cartridge from the plastic cap itself. Cleaning both the plastic cap and the Oil Filter cartridge housing will be followed by drying them with a cloth. A socket applied to the inside sleeve of the housing can be used to reattach the cartridge housing when it has been removed from the engine block. The Oil Filter housing should be installed onto the engine block and tightened to 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.). Fasten the Oil Filter Drain Plug with 10 nm torque (89 inch lbs. Pressure). Press until the tabs on the Oil Filter cartridge snap into position on the plastic cap to guarantee secure seating of the plastic cap. Begin by inserting the new Oil Filter cartridge into the plastic cap before applying just enough clean oil to the o-ring adjacent to the plastic cap. After that, secure the plastic cap to the Oil Filter cartridge housing with 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.) torque. Before installing the oil pan Drain Plug use a clean dry cloth to wipe it and its surrounding area and tighten it to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Add the needed engine oil type and measure to the correct level before raising the vehicle. Damaging the engine can be prevented by turning off the engine if oil pressure failure occurs without reaching the required level within 5 seconds. Begin the automobile and verify the oil pressure gauge shows correct pressure rise before inspecting both the Oil Filter installation area and the oil pan Drain Plug for any signs of leakage. Verify and adjust the engine oil level while the engine remains off.