2004 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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FAQ for Oil Filter Adapter Repair
Q: What is the proper way to install the oil filter adapter?
A:
The proper way is to lubricate the NEW oil filter adapter O-ring with clean engine oil, install the new O-ring into the oil filter adapter groove, position the oil filter adapter to the engine block, install the O-ring onto the oil filter adapter plug, install the oil filter adapter plug, install the left catalytic converter, and then install the oil filter.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the oil filter adapter?
A:
The procedure is to remove the oil filter, the left catalytic converter, the 2 oil filter adapter bolts, the oil filter adapter plug, the O-ring, the female screw, and the oil filter adapter.
By Bob
GM Specialist
02/11/2022
FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: What is the proper way to install the oil pan?
A:
The proper way is to install the Oil Pan bolts, the 3 lower transmission mounting bolts, the bolt securing transmission fluid cooler pipes brace, and the front frame, and then fill the engine oil.
Q: What is the removal procedure for the engine oil and oil filter?
A:
The procedure is to position the oil drain pan under the oil pan drain plug, remove the oil pan drain plug and allow the engine oil to drain, clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug, remove the Oil Filter cartridge housing drain plug and allow the engine oil to drain into the drain pan, remove the plastic cap from the oil filter cartridge housing, and then remove the oil filter cartridge from the plastic cap.
Q: How to remove the oil level indicator and tube?
A:
You should grasp the oil level indicator tube firmly, pull the oil level indicator tube upward from the engine block, and then remove the O-ring seals from the oil level indicator tube.