no, they are different part numbers
a fram filter is number PH3387A
to the left of the oil filter at the rear of the engine (97 Cavalier)
If it's the same design as the '98, the oil filter is located at the back of the engine slightly to the passenger side. You should be able to reach it from the top, no need to go under.
oil filter is located on the engine block under the car. drain plug is located on the oil pan.
4 quarts without changing the filter, 4.5 if changing the filter.
Yes there is, albeit minor. Main difference is the location of the oil filter. The Cavalier as an filter relocation adaptor, and the Luminas oil filter does not. There are other minor diferences, but the swap is very doable. The oil fitler adapter comes off the engine from the cavalier, and can be mounted to the Lumina motor, and the same goes for the other diferences.
Not usually. The dipstick is used to check the oil level. Oil is added where the oil filler cap is - usually located on the valve cover and will screw counterclockwause for removal. That is unless you are talking about transmission fluid in which case the dipstick hole is the same place where you add fluid. On the Sunfire/Cavalier 2.2 engine YES you do add the oil and check the oil in the same place the dipstick is attached to the oil cap.
Had the same thing happen. It was the oil sending unit.
Located near the oil filter
4 qrts w/ filter
Drain the oil. The filter is on the side of the engine near the firewall. Unscrew it, and screw on a new filter. Refill the engine with new oil.
The oil sending unit on a 1995 Cavalier is on the passenger side of the engine. It is close to the oil filter, screwed into the block.