I fit's coolant try the oil control valve mine went bad and it leaked onto the transmission causing the car to smoke don't worry this is acommon problem and can be done easily part is 105 at dealer like 70 at advance auto and 50 or 60 online
on top of the engine in the back " not for beginings" the upper intake must be removed!
Follow the top radiator hose down to the water outlet on the engine. It is in the outlet.
To bleed the cooling system on a 2001 Cadillac Catera, start by ensuring the engine is cool. Remove the radiator cap and locate the bleeder valve, which is typically found near the thermostat housing. With the engine running, open the bleeder valve until coolant begins to flow without air bubbles, then close it. Finally, top off the coolant in the reservoir, replace the radiator cap, and check for leaks.
Take intake plenum out spacer block out fuel rail out (use oil on o rings to put it back) rear center top engine two bolts is your thermostat 3hr job for me
high pressure valve on bottom, with blue cap low pressure on top, also blue cap
It is on top behind the driver side of the radiator in between that and the engine... Real easy to find if you get in there and look
you put gas in at the top, and it hold it until it leaks or until it pumps it to the engine
Where? Be more specific? Try to put a bit more detail in your question top of the engine could mean anything.
The thermostat housing for a 2000 Cadillac Catera is located on the engine, near the front, typically on the driver's side. It is connected to the top radiator hose and houses the thermostat, which regulates the engine's cooling system. To access it, you may need to remove other components, such as the intake manifold or engine cover, depending on the specific configuration. Ensure the engine is cool before attempting any work in this area.
The 1999 Cadillac thermostat can be found on the front of the engine. The thermostat will be inside of the thermostat housing. You can follow the top radiator hose directly to the thermostat housing.
On the top of the engine in the back by the firewall.
top of the engine. back of the engine next to the distributor..