Cadillac Repair: Oil Change, 1998 cadillac catera, cadillac catera

Question
I have recently purchased a 1998 Cadillac Catera for my daughter...and as I understand it there is a special "wrench?" to change the oil.... Can u give me any Advice on changing the oil for this vehicle?
Thank you in advance
Jerry

Answer
Hi Jerry, Looking in the shop manual it doesn't list any special tools for removing the drain plug or filter. However the Lisle tool company makes a spring loaded adjustable tool that is shaped like a U and grabs the filter on 2 sides and then a 3/8" ratchet is used to turn it. Most of the bigger auto parts stores should carry them or be able to order them. The advantage is that 1 remover is used in place of 10 or so differant sizes for the smaller filters. To remove the drain plug requires a metric wrench or just use a crescent wrench. If you are interested I have the factory 3 piece shop manual set...the same ones that the dealers use...that I can sell you for $20 plus shipping if you are interested. You can email me at [email protected] for more info if needed. Hope that helps and Happy Holidays. Bill