Problem Reports
Cadillac Catera
Report: Coolant and Oil Leaks
Cadillac Catera Problem
Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Engine Affected: 3.0L V6
Average Mileage: 106,032 mi (62,500 mi - 165,000 mi)
The Catera often experiences oil leaks from the oil cooler and/or valve cover gasket. The thermostat seal and/or the water pump may develop a coolant leak.
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Report #1Visitor, 1998 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 90,000 mi
bought the car , week later, engine light came on, replaced oil cooler and antifreeze still mixed with motor, currently replacing heAD GASKETS/ what a money pit
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Report #2Visitor, 1998 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 165,000 mi
Valve gasket needs to be replaced, leaking oil. Replaced the radiator at 100k miles becuase of leakage.
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Report #3Visitor, 1998 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 102,450 mi
Oil comes into coolant reservoir
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Report #4Visitor, 2000 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6
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Report #5Visitor, 2000 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6
Antifreeze mixed in my oil.
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Report #6Visitor, 1999 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6
coolant and oil mixing
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Report #7Visitor, 1998 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 100,000 mi
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Report #8Visitor, 1999 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 89,000 mi
oil in water coolant reservoir.
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Report #9Visitor, 1998 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 135,000 mi
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Report #10joetex57, 2001 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 62,500 mi
Rookiereplace heater bypass vale leaking antifreeze, replace head casket leaking oil, replace oxygen sensor bank 1...yes it happen to me too..
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Report #11Visitor, 1998 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 135,000 mi
Paid 475.00 for oil gasket, and 1200 for coolant repair
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Report #12dkw6430, 1997 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 95,000 mi
Rookieoil pump is leaking
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Report #13Visitor, 1997 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 95,500 mi
oil leak's it seem that it's not circlulating cause I see a pluddle of oil inside the engine via the spark plug. then it shutting down
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Report #14Visitor, 2000 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 75,000 mi
smoke coming from both sides of the hood when car was warm.. i had the cover gaskets and oil cooler replaced for $1600...
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Report #15Ralphinstine, 1997 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 125,000 mi
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Report #16Visitor, 1997 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 113,000 mi
oil light comes on when hot out. coolent light is always on even when its full!
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Report #17Visitor, 1997 Cadillac Catera, 3.0L V6, 102,000 mi
my car has oil in coolant reservoir but does not misfire, just took it to the mechanic to check it out.
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