Hey folks, I was changing my oil today and I noticed that there is oil residue around the oil pan ( not so much leaking). Is it true that there is no oil pan gasket on our cars? Is it some type of sealant? If so what kind of sealant? Do I just remove the pan and scrap off the old seal, clean it and replace it with new sealant? Is it a complicated project, from the looks of it , it does seem too painful.

 

you are right. Its pretty simple.. but because of sealant used, pulling the pan off is a little difficult if you are just using jack stands. Make sure you have a rubber mallet to knock it loose. do NOT pry between the pan and block with a screwdriver :P

 

Thanks, do you know what type of sealant should be used?

 

black rtv sealant i believe. might be blue. not sure the difference. Gasket maker i think is the blue stuff

 

http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...sket_Maker.htm

Should be able to find it at any autoparts store

 

thanks fellas i see they also make a gasket remover solution.

 

Permatex is nice stuff any local parts store is good autozone advance auto pep boys napa places like that

 

It's called a razor blade...haha. Once the pan is off you can scrap off the gasket remnant with a razor, works perfectly.

 

razor blade and some brake cleaner with a rag work good....liek someone said above do not bend oil pan by using screwdriver

 

I remember there is a spray you can use.

 

Gee Patrick......why would you not want to use a screwdriver to pry it?
You say that like you had experience with that?????
Just kidding

 

that's one of those "trust me when i say DO NOT DO IT" comments haha...i think he must know...

 

eh more or less.. replaced my front cover and now have an oil leak out of that section.. thankfully i have parts cars