2001 Cadillac Catera oil filter

59,654 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SCOTTAR
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even with a strap wrench on the cannister i can't remove cap. what can i do
May 15, 2010 at 4:12 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Use a 1/4" drive ratchet and extension. run the extension up the hole in the center of the filter cover. The filter is a replaceable cartridge with a gasket
May 15, 2010 at 3:42 PM
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