The gasketmay leak and need to be replaced too. When you are trying to stop a leak, make sure you pinpoint the exact area where the leak is coming from so that you don't needlessly replace an expensive part. It is much cheaper to replace your oil pan gasket than your oil pan.
Quick Gasket Replacement Tips
Here are a few tips on how to safely replace your oil gasket.
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* Make sure to put the parking brake on and disconnect the negative battery cable. Use a jack and a jack stand as well as a block in front of the rear tire to make sure the car doesn't move or fall while you are under it.
* You should empty the old oil first.
* Loosen the bolts one at a time and remove the oil pan.
* Scrape off the old gasket and clean the sealing surfaces with a solvent. You might want to clean the whole pan if it is dirty.
* Install the new oil pan. Apply a thin layer of oil to complete the seal.
* Replace the oil pan and gasket under the engine and tighten the bolts.
* Refill the oil like you normally would and take the old oil and gasket to a hazardous waste dump or garage.
Top Sellers
Here are some of the top selling oil gaskets. Each of them specifically manufactured for particular models of vehicles. These are not universal oil pan gaskets. They are simply the most commonly bought replacements, which doesn't speak very well for the original stock gaskets.
