The gasket will provide a barrier between the oil pan and the engine block, while sealant will help to fill any gaps and ensure that the oil pan is properly sealed.
How to Replace an Oil Pan Gasket:
1. Gather your materials.
You will need:
- A new oil pan gasket
- Oil pan gasket sealant
- A new oil filter
- Engine oil
- A wrench set
- A jack and jack stands
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
2. Prepare your car.
- Park your car on a level surface.
- Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.
- Engage the parking brake.
- Jack up your car and support it on jack stands.
3. Locate the oil pan.
The oil pan is located under the engine. It is a metal pan that holds the engine oil.
4. Remove the oil pan bolts.
Use the wrench set to remove the bolts that hold the oil pan in place. Be careful not to drop the bolts into the oil pan.
5. Remove the old oil pan gasket.
- Pry the old oil pan gasket off of the engine block using a putty knife.
- Be careful not to damage the gasket surface on the engine block.
6. Clean the gasket surfaces.
- Use a degreaser and a scrub brush to clean the gasket surfaces on the engine block and the oil pan.
- Make sure that the surfaces are clean and dry before applying the new gasket.
7. Apply the oil pan gasket sealant.
To the old gasket surface on the engine block.
- Follow the instructions on the sealant package. Apply a thin, uniform coat of sealant to the gasket surface.
8. Install the new oil pan gasket.
- Place the new oil pan gasket on the engine block. Make sure that the gasket is properly aligned.
9. Reinstall the oil pan.
Replace the oil pan to reinstall the oil pan.
- Carefully lower the oil pan into place.
- Make sure that the gasket is properly seated.
- Reinstall the oil pan bolts and tighten them until snug. Be sure to tighten the bolts using a criss-cross pattern to avoid warping the pan
10. Fill the engine with oil.
Remove the oil drain plug
- Use a funnel to add new engine oil to the engine.
- Add the amount of oil specified in your owner's manual.
- Reinstall the oil drain plug.
11. Start the engine and check for leaks.
- Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
- Check for leaks around the oil pan gasket.
-If you see any leaks, tighten the oil pan bolts until the leaks stop.
12. Lower the car and clean up.
- Lower the car off the jack stands.
- Clean up any spilled oil.
