2000 Cadillac Catera Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 2000 Cadillac Catera, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 3 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Premium section lists 4 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, ACDELCO and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 105027 is listed in this group.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

One part is listed for the 2000 Cadillac Catera — GATES 19700.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 2000 Cadillac Catera come from 2 brands — FACET and GM GENUINE.

This group includes FACET 79576 and GM GENUINE 09128362.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

2 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2000 Cadillac Catera come from 2 brands — DORMAN and GPD.

Part numbers include DORMAN 603342 and GPD 2411078.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

4 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts for the 2000 Cadillac Catera come from 4 brands — CALORSTAT, FVP, MOTORAD and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT RC0004 and FVP T55, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Reservoir retainers and clips. Read more

One part is listed for the 2000 Cadillac Catera — GM GENUINE 90233545.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

2 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2000 Cadillac Catera come from US MOTOR WORKS.

This group includes US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2000 Cadillac Catera, from MOTORAD and STANT.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 3128, MOTORAD 3034 and STANT 12023.

This table covers the Hose clamps. Read more

GM GENUINE supplies the 6 Hose Clamp parts for the 2000 Cadillac Catera. GM GENUINE 11516234 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 11516234, GM GENUINE 12338017 and GM GENUINE 11570616, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

5 Radiator parts are listed for the 2000 Cadillac Catera, from TECHPRO, NISSENS, AGILITY and 2 other brands. NISSENS 63073A carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from TECHPRO. A representative part number is TECHPRO GM3010145.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from NISSENS, AGILITY, FVP and 1 other brand. NISSENS 63073A is listed in this group.

This group includes NISSENS 63073A, TECHPRO GM3010145 and AGILITY 8011881 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

3 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2000 Cadillac Catera, from ACDELCO, GATES and STANT.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 90500007, GATES 31548 and STANT 10261.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

3 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2000 Cadillac Catera come from 2 brands — VEMO and GPD.

The Economy section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 2812226 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from VEMO. A representative part number is VEMO V40011020.

Part numbers include GPD 2812226, VEMO V40011020 and VEMO V40011054.

This table covers the Radiator Fan blades. Typical signs include chatter, streaks, or a skip at the top of the stroke. Confirm left and right lengths in the notes — they are often different. Read more

This group shows a single part: ACDELCO 24427019.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

2 Radiator Fan Motor parts are listed for the 2000 Cadillac Catera, from GPD and VDO / CONTINENTAL.

Part numbers include GPD 2312125 and VDO / CONTINENTAL PM9083.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

6 Radiator Hose parts for the 2000 Cadillac Catera come from 3 brands — DAYCO, CONTINENTAL and GATES. The "Popular" part is DAYCO 72085.

Part numbers include DAYCO 72085, DAYCO 72084 and CONTINENTAL 62237, among others listed above.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

22 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2000 Cadillac Catera, from HOLSTEIN, VEMO, HELLA and 13 other brands. ULTRA-POWER 5S1612 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 8 parts, from HOLSTEIN, VEMO, ULTRA-POWER and 3 other brands. A representative part number is ULTRA-POWER 5S1612.

The Standard Replacement section: 14 options from HELLA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WALKER PRODUCTS and 7 other brands. HELLA 009107611 is listed in this group.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

11 Thermostat parts for the 2000 Cadillac Catera come from 7 brands — MOTORAD, STANT, DORMAN and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 33911.

The Economy section: 1 option from DORMAN. DORMAN 9022691 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from MOTORAD, STANT, GATES and 3 other brands. A representative part number is GATES 33911.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

5 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2000 Cadillac Catera, from FEL-PRO, APEX, FACET and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 35669 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35669, APEX AWO2179 and FACET 79575 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

4 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2000 Cadillac Catera come from 4 brands — FAMOUS BRAND, GPD, FACET and 1 other brand.

The Economy section: 2 options from FAMOUS BRAND and GPD. FAMOUS BRAND 85251 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from FACET and FOUR SEASONS. A representative part number is FACET 78349.

Listed part numbers: FAMOUS BRAND 85251, GPD 8241482 and FACET 78349, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

19 Water Pump parts for the 2000 Cadillac Catera come from 15 brands — SKP, ACDELCO, GATES and 12 other brands. The "Popular" part is FAMOUS BRAND T1162.

The Economy section: 8 options from SKP, FAMOUS BRAND, AIRTEX and 4 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND T1162 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from GATES, GMB, ACDELCO and 5 other brands. A representative part number is ACDELCO 252778.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

3 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2000 Cadillac Catera, from APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes APEX AWP3145, MAHLE / CLEVITE K32012 and VICTOR REINZ 711417800.

This table covers the Water Pump Inlet tubes. Read more

This group shows a single part: DAYCO 88377.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO 35665.