Dented my oil pan, going to be an issue?
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Dented my oil pan, going to be an issue?
I would post this in the Series I Troubleshooting but it won't let me.
2004 Mazda RX8
So long story short after replacing the spark plugs, and forgetting the car was in drive, I wound up with the jack I was using up under and into the oil pan. Pictures attached. So far it doesn't seem to be leaking at all, and from what I can tell looking at pictures of the interior of the oil pan thankfully it doesn't look like the dent would be where the pickup is.
Edit: I was thinking the oil sensor was the pickup. I actually can't seem to find anything that shows where the pickup actually sits or hangs into the oil pan. If anyone knows please let me know.
I wanted to see what anyone more experienced thinks however before deciding to keep driving with it or look into a replacement. Thanks.
More Edit: I was able to find one picture of what I believe is a 2004-2006 RX8 with the oil pan off. It's hard to get a good idea of depth, but judging from the bolt holes the pickup tube appears to hang either next to the sensor or possibly between the raised parts of the baffle?
2004 Mazda RX8
So long story short after replacing the spark plugs, and forgetting the car was in drive, I wound up with the jack I was using up under and into the oil pan. Pictures attached. So far it doesn't seem to be leaking at all, and from what I can tell looking at pictures of the interior of the oil pan thankfully it doesn't look like the dent would be where the pickup is.
Edit: I was thinking the oil sensor was the pickup. I actually can't seem to find anything that shows where the pickup actually sits or hangs into the oil pan. If anyone knows please let me know.
I wanted to see what anyone more experienced thinks however before deciding to keep driving with it or look into a replacement. Thanks.
More Edit: I was able to find one picture of what I believe is a 2004-2006 RX8 with the oil pan off. It's hard to get a good idea of depth, but judging from the bolt holes the pickup tube appears to hang either next to the sensor or possibly between the raised parts of the baffle?
Last edited by CCW2008; 01-09-2016 at 04:49 PM. Reason: New info
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