2008 Cadillac DTS Engine Parts

This table covers the seals at each camshaft end. 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

8 Camshaft Seal parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 8 brands — FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE, APEX and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS46011.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO TCS46011, GM GENUINE 01647477 and APEX ATC3680, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

4 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from ENGINETECH, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH BB310J, KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR8003SI and MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1648P, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Connecting Rod bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 12552947.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

5 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from ENGINETECH, APEX, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. ENGINETECH GM281CSF carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ENGINETECH GM281CSF, APEX ACS3135 and FEL-PRO CS261504 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

4 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 3 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINETECH and SEALED POWER.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH BC414J, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS2206P and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS2206A, among others listed above.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. 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

11 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 8 brands — FEL-PRO, APEX, VICTOR REINZ and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO BS40670.

This table covers the cylinder heads that close the top of the block. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 12578243.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel pins. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS — GM GENUINE 03522352.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

5 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from FEL-PRO, APEX, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO ES72217 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO ES72217, APEX AHB370 and ENGINETECH HB279, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. 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

9 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from FEL-PRO, APEX, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 26151PT carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 26151PT, FEL-PRO 26150PT and APEX AHG370R, plus the other parts above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

6 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. ENGINETECH GM281HSE carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ENGINETECH GM281HSE, FEL-PRO HS26150PT4 and ENGINETECH GM281HSEWB and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Plug parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from GM GENUINE.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 11562126 and GM GENUINE 01647544.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

2 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from AJUSA and ENGINETECH.

This group includes AJUSA 50551100 and ENGINETECH GM281K5.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

3 Exhaust Valve parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 2 brands — QUALCAST and SBI.

Part numbers include QUALCAST 102054, QUALCAST 1013243 and SBI 13243.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

2 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from ATP and DAYCO.

Part numbers include ATP 102382 and DAYCO PB1688N.

This table covers the Harmonic Balancer bolts. Read more

2 Harmonic Balancer Bolt parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 2 brands — DORMAN and GM GENUINE.

Part numbers include DORMAN 595005 and GM GENUINE 11549124.

This table covers the Intake manifolds. Typical signs include an exhaust tick, a vacuum leak, or a gasket that has burned through. Replace the gaskets and hardware; a warped flange will leak with a new gasket alone. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 19330172.

This table covers the Intake Manifold bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS — GM GENUINE 11588352.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. 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

5 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from FEL-PRO, APEX, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO MS96716 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS96716, APEX AMS3692 and GM GENUINE 12588809 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

4 Intake Valve parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 4 brands — ENGINETECH, QUALCAST, SBI and 1 other brand.

This group includes ENGINETECH V4362, QUALCAST 102053 and SBI 02053 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

8 Motor Mount parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 4 brands — ANCHOR, WESTAR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is ANCHOR 3166.

This group includes ANCHOR 3166, WESTAR EM3166 and ANCHOR 3320 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Motor Mount Bracket bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS — GM GENUINE 11569601.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

2 Motor Mount Kit parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 2 brands — ANCHOR and WESTAR.

This group includes ANCHOR 300607 and WESTAR ETK074.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

24 Oil parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 5 brands — VALVOLINE, MOBIL, LIQUI MOLY and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is LIQUI MOLY 20228.

The Full Synthetic section lists 16 options from LIQUI MOLY, VALVOLINE, MOBIL and 2 other brands — full-synthetic oils. LIQUI MOLY 20228 is listed in this group.

In the High Mileage (>75,000 Miles) grade, VALVOLINE and MOBIL supply 6 parts: oils grouped for high-mileage engines. A representative part number is VALVOLINE VV1556.

The Synthetic Blend section lists 2 options from VALVOLINE — synthetic-blend oils. VALVOLINE 797975 is listed in this group.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Cooler. 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

One part is listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS — FEL-PRO ES73360.

This table covers the Oil Cooler lines. Typical signs include a wet fitting, a rusted pipe, or a pressure loss in this circuit. Flare or thread the new line the way the notes specify; a kinked replacement will fail early. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 25769589.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

HAYDEN supplies both parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS.

This group includes HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

This table covers the seals at the Oil Dipstick / Tube. 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

3 Oil Dipstick / Tube Seal parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from ELRING, FEL-PRO and GM GENUINE.

Listed part numbers: ELRING 584210, FEL-PRO 73889 and GM GENUINE 24504031.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

6 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 4 brands — DORMAN, ELRING, GM GENUINE and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 090175.

The Economy section lists 1 option from DORMAN — the catalog's value-priced group. DORMAN 090175 is listed in this group.

In the Twist Drain grade, DORMAN supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Twist Drain" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is DORMAN 092018.

4 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include DORMAN 090175, DORMAN 092018 and DORMAN 090034, among others listed above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. 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

7 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from FEL-PRO, GM GENUINE, AJUSA and 4 other brands. FEL-PRO 70820 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 70820, GM GENUINE 12616850 and AJUSA 01288800, among others listed above.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

4 Oil Filler Cap parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO FC215, GATES 31103 and MOTORAD MO99, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Filler Cap. 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

4 Oil Filler Cap Gasket parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from ELRING, FEL-PRO and GM GENUINE.

This group includes ELRING 592250, ELRING 823620 and FEL-PRO 73193 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

19 Oil Filter parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 13 brands — FRAM, VARIOUS MFR, ACDELCO and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH59.

The Economy section: 6 options from CHAMP / LUBER-FINER, FRAM, FVP and 3 other brands. CHAMP / LUBER-FINER PH59 is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 5 options from FRAM, ACDELCO, MOBIL and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO UPF61R is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, ACDELCO, BOSCH, WIX and 5 other brands supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO PF61E.

This table covers the Oil Filter adapters. Read more

GM GENUINE supplies both parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 24575062 and GM GENUINE 19418234.

This table covers the Oil Filter Adapter Gasket 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

2 Oil Filter Adapter Gasket / O-Ring parts are listed for the 2008 Cadillac DTS, from DORMAN and GM GENUINE.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 926494 and GM GENUINE 12573044.

This table covers the Oil Filter Bypass valves. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

2 Oil Filter Bypass Valve parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from GM GENUINE.

This group includes GM GENUINE 25013759 and GM GENUINE 25014612.

This table covers the Oil Level sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors. Read more

2 Oil Level Sensor parts for the 2008 Cadillac DTS come from 2 brands — GM GENUINE and WELLS.

Listed part numbers: GM GENUINE 12603784 and WELLS 5S3008.