2001 Cadillac Catera oil filter

2001 CADILLAC CATERA
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KRISTOF8742
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Engine Mechanical problem
2001 Cadillac Catera 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

where is the oil filter in my 2001 cadillac catera
3.0 v6
Feb 24, 2009 at 6:46 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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It is a cartridge type filter, in a housing on the lower left side of the engine block, slightly to the rear of the crossmember.
Feb 24, 2009 at 11:03 PM
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NAJEE1
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I did see aan aluminum cover with maybe a 1" embossed nut.. I turned counter clockwise however didnt seem to want to come off unless its log..Was cold outside..
Mar 8, 2009 at 11:43 PM
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FACTORYJACK
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That is the oil filter housing, it should come loose. In certain circumstances the whole housing will rotate, instead of the cover, if it has been overtightened. The housing would need to be held with large pliers, or a strap wrench, or something. Just be sure not to crush the housing.
Mar 9, 2009 at 9:22 PM
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NAJEE1
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Thank you .. I will try what you shared...Didnt really see a housing so i will look and will hold and again try to remove filter cover
Mar 9, 2009 at 10:24 PM