2001 Cadillac Catera Oil Leaks

2001 CADILLAC CATERA
111,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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INDYLISA
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Are there any common oil leaks with this 3.0 engine
Mar 1, 2010 at 8:35 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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Most common is valve cover gaskets, you will be able to determine that a leak is coming from up high on the engine when viewed from below.
Mar 2, 2010 at 11:38 PM
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INDYLISA
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Hi guys, Thank you so much! In the mean time we found my leak. The canister oil filter has an o-ring and they left it out when changing the oil.
Mar 3, 2010 at 9:54 AM
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