How do I change the oil pan &/ or gasket on 2004 Mustang 3.8L v6
#3
I don’t really know how to do to it exactly and I don’t wanna spend $590 at my mechanic. I just need some tips
#5
Just remember to drain it first. While its off look in the pan before you clean it to see if any metal is in it. Lastly use a finger in the old oil (if its clean enough) and lube the new gasket up good and check for old gasket parts or irregular places where it sits so it wont leak also. Same with a oil filter...pre lube it with old oil.
Ive never had a oil pan gasket leak or blow.
EDIT: Might want to check the manual or online and see if there is a torq spec for the bolts and if there is a tightening order for them.
Ive never had a oil pan gasket leak or blow.
EDIT: Might want to check the manual or online and see if there is a torq spec for the bolts and if there is a tightening order for them.
#7
Just remember to drain it first. While its off look in the pan before you clean it to see if any metal is in it. Lastly use a finger in the old oil (if its clean enough) and lube the new gasket up good and check for old gasket parts or irregular places where it sits so it wont leak also. Same with a oil filter...pre lube it with old oil.
Ive never had a oil pan gasket leak or blow.
EDIT: Might want to check the manual or online and see if there is a torq spec for the bolts and if there is a tightening order for them.
Ive never had a oil pan gasket leak or blow.
EDIT: Might want to check the manual or online and see if there is a torq spec for the bolts and if there is a tightening order for them.
Use a torque wrench and tighten one bolt on one long side of the pan, then a bolt on the other long side of the pan in an 'X' shape. Keep doing this all the way around the pan (One bolt on on one side, one bolt on the other side in a criss/cross pattern).
#8
^^ Ya don't over tighten the bolts, you'll just cause a new leak. Don't under tighten them either because you will cause a new leak.
Use a torque wrench and tighten one bolt on one long side of the pan, then a bolt on the other long side of the pan in an 'X' shape. Keep doing this all the way around the pan (One bolt on on one side, one bolt on the other side in a criss/cross pattern).
Use a torque wrench and tighten one bolt on one long side of the pan, then a bolt on the other long side of the pan in an 'X' shape. Keep doing this all the way around the pan (One bolt on on one side, one bolt on the other side in a criss/cross pattern).
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