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Engine Oil Cooler - GM (93176626)
1997-2004 Cadillac - 93176626
- MSRP: $527.55
- Discount: $139.80 (26.5% off)
- Sale Price: $387.75
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- SKU:
93176626
- Other Names:
Oil Cooler
- Description:
Catera. 3.2L. CTS. Helps maintain proper engine oil operating temperatures
This GM Genuine Part is designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards and is backed by General Motors
A device which cools engine oil, through oil to air or oil to water cooling , to remove surplus heat from the engine. - Condition: New
- Applications: 3.0L. 3.2L.
- Replaces:
30555305, 30563139, 90412391
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Vehicle Fitment
Vehicle Fitment
| Year | Make | Model | Body & Trim | Engine & Transmission |
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| FITMENT | Also used in Opel/Vauxhall 54° V6 applications with engine codes X25XE, Y26SE, X30XE, Y32SE found on Vectra A/B (2.5 V6), Calibra A (2.5 V6), and Omega B (2.5/3.0/3.2 V6). Verify by VIN/engine code and OE cross numbers (93176626 superseding 90412391 and earlier 90354916). Cadillac Catera (1997-2001): 3.0L V6 (L81) Cadillac CTS (2003-2004): 3.2L V6 (LA3) |
| SYMPTOMS | Common signs of a failing oil-to-coolant heat exchanger include oil in the coolant reservoir (brown ‘milkshake’ sludge), coolant in the engine oil (milky oil), external oil/coolant leaks, engine overheating, and low oil pressure warnings. GM’s 3.0L L81 V6 (Catera) is known for oil cooler failures that allow coolant-oil cross?contamination. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | Before assuming a head?gasket failure, pressure?test the cooling system and inspect the cooler and its seals. On oil?to?coolant coolers, oil pressure is typically higher than coolant pressure, so failed cores often push oil into the coolant. After repair, thoroughly flush the cooling system and change engine oil and filter to remove residual contamination. |
| INSTALLATION | On the L81/LA3 and related Opel/Vauxhall V6s, the cooler sits in the engine ‘V’ under the intake. Remove the upper intake and related plumbing to access. Replace all O?rings/seals, clean mating surfaces, and use the specified GM sealing compound where called out. Refill and bleed the cooling system, then verify no leaks. Follow service?manual torque specs. |
| MAINTENANCE | |
| GENERAL NOTES | Fitment can vary by engine code and market; confirm by VIN. After cooler failure, multiple coolant flushes may be needed to clear oil residue from the radiator, heater core, and hoses. Inspect adjacent hoses/pipes and replace brittle seals while the intake is off. |
| FAULT CODES | |
| REPLACEMENTS | 90412391 90354916 30555305 30563139 |
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