How to Replace a Leaking Oil Pan Gasket in Your Car

[@scottykilmer]

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[@as-go]

Scotty Kilmer i have a question can you pleases answer my oil pan is leaking but from the other bolts that hold it what do i do ? Do i replace the gaskets amd the bolts or just the bolts?

[@TheRealNormanBates]

Unfortunately, I can't seem to find the link to any common sense on amazon.

[@killahjay1000]

Thing I used while doing this job on my truck: Scotty Kilmer's wit

[@ebutariq99]

Hello Scotty .Do you have any video how to remove oil pan myself on 2003 Ford econoline 350 van?Unfortunately pan will not come so easily on van.Hope to hear from you with good news 😀

[@audrymusic030]

Common sense, lmaoooo 😂

[@TheJmk416223]

you have no idea how much I like seeing a master of his craft teaching people you have helped me as a 25 year old who knew nothing about cars till I found you now I'm reading and watching and fixing my own stuff as much as I can... you sir deserve a handshake!

[@avsrule247]

My favorite thing about Scotty videos is reading all the keyboard mechanic comments about what Scotty did wrong, or giving him tips/advice. Listen my dudes, when you've run your personal business for as long as Scotty you succeed on customer satisfaction. Obviously he knows what he's doing

[@ROGER2095]

The local fire department brings wrecks around various malls, schools, fairs, etc, to impress people to drive safely. They had one car that was completely upside down and all I could think about was how easy it would be to work on it that way!

[@PhillipMikeHunt]

If you can handle working in a big puddle of fuel, coolant and various oil products as it's all going to run out. And then the unsecured battery will short out on the bonnet and you will be requiring someone to call that firetruck as you burn to death.

[@PhillipMikeHunt]

Oh yeah. Have a nice day.

[@forc3ofxf3ar51]

Stevie Jeff your life must really suck

[@Red_dot_randy]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@stevehlabse5537]

🤣😅🤣

[@cracked_out_baby]

I've always wondered how you work underneath cars with your fully tinted glasses

[@eyurtese]

Because professionals can do the job using the force :)

[@gnf22193]

Evren LOL 😂

[@dannydethanos6994]

He knows the curves of a car as well as any woman’s, He doesn’t use his vision as it would be more limiting than helpful. Scotty is no mere mortal man.

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

it's bright outside and you can forget that you have them on and you might not notice until you get to a lower light area.

[@yungoldhead5600]

Word on the street is that scotty can do it with his eyes closed

[@PopeSixtusVI]

I'm very on top of my car maintenance, which is why I took it to a mechanic the week I realized I was loosing oil too fast. They did the test where they pump oil through to find the leaks and came back with *SIX!* leaks from six different parts and gave me a quote for 3,600$ of repair. That's right, six gaskets failed at the same time. I blame Florida humidity. Now the rear main seal requires dropping the engine and I can't do that but everything else? Thank you, Scotty Kilmer for saving me a load of cash.

[@kize32]

He knows his stuff. He's been a mechanic for 97 years

[@McStudl3y]

thank you scotty, I am new to working on cars and it is videos like these with humor and simplicity that make the process of learning how to work on my van much less frustrating.

[@jonasventurejr.6582]

How the hell is this not already at 1 million subs. Scotty is by far one of the best autochannels on the internet

[@TheKilladp]

Personally it's a better idea to use a plastic scraper because metal to metal will make scratches would could allow leaks

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

agreed....but in this case the cork gasket "saved the day" and covered and sealed all those Scotty Kilmer metal surface scraps.

[@johnmiley5607]

A scratch isn't gonna hurt anything.

[@justinfranklin204]

John Miley it actually will...

[@johnmiley5607]

No it won't. Been doing this shit for 27 years. Not gonna listen to a keyboard mechanic.

[@justinfranklin204]

John Miley then don't, I work on cars myself. A groove or good scratch will cause a leak.

[@JAMAEL89]

Thank you for helping the community. You have help us get a better understanding of how parts operate.

[@TheGreatDrAsian]

Good stuff Scotty :) you always make it look simple and fun! Thanks for all the hard work you do for everyone! :) keep it up, you rock!

[@Conservchick]

Scotty, loved this video. I usually love ALL your videos. With over 700K miles on my Windstar, you have saved me LOTS of $$.

[@scottykilmer]

Glad to hear it, thanks for the support!

[@jackwatters9502]

Darlene Royce Call the Guinness Book because 700k on a Windstar is absolutely mind boggling.

[@robertbrunner9619]

When you car gets older and starts to leak around the oil pan, 9 out of 10 times it's because the gasket shrank and thus .... oil leakage What you can do before you replace the gasket is check to see if the oil bolt are loose ( they will be loose), snug the bolts up and odds are it will stop the leak. I've done this many times over the years and never had to replace the gasket.

[@jacobybtw4819]

Robert Brunner Appreciate it brother! Going to check now!

[@hamood1234fool]

Checked mine and yes most bolts were loose but regardless I dropped the pan cleaned it and gonna install it tomorrow with the same gasket sealant. Hope it will work

[@cuddlesanddaisy]

I'm gonna try this on my 98 sienna. Hope it works. Thanks.

[@thejohn6614]

@idreamyou100 if the bolts are loose you can try tightening them and see how it goes. If that doesn't work you probably have to change the gasket

[@dee1380]

Thanks Scotty! Straight to the point, & simple. You just saved me a thousand bucks..!!!

[@louisphilippe1100]

Scotty, the guy who make everything seems like an easy fix :)

[@jesseh2277]

well…… that’s because oil pan gaskets actually are really easy. except on a Jaguar. I replaced a pan on a 1995 XJ6 one time. had to drop the whole front subframe. took a long time. but most cars can be done in a few hours

[@idigitalclic857]

Scott You The Man! Saving Me Money with every Automotive DIY Video.

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

Another tip is if the oil map is hard to maneuver, you can use your car jack to raise the thing up. Sometimes putting a board between the oil pan and the jack will also help. If you use gasket sealer, like Scotty did, just put it on the outside edge, just like Scotty did. If you put gasket sealer on the inside edge, when you tighten the pan down, little pieces of gasket sealer will squish into the oil pan, and circulate with the oil, and maybe clog little oil passages. Instead of using gasket sealer, you can also use grease, any kind of grease, or a little motor oil. The grease is just to hold the gasket in place while you install the oil pan. There is no pressure inside the oil pan; so you don't want to be a knucklehead and tighten the screws as much as you can. Those are small screws, if you tighten them down too much, they will snap off and that's a bad day. I just tighten the oil pan screws until they are snug, and then just a tiny bit more, an 1/8 of a turn to a 1/4 of a turn extra.

[@randomrazr]

i have a dent in my pan is that bad

[@joewilkens77]

These videos are so helpful and encouraging to me who is trying to learn to do my own car maintenance.

[@billstmaxx]

Jeez Scotty you need a vehicle lift so bad!

[@zack7407]

I said the same thing today 😂

[@markskipper2199]

I tried this with my 2006 Northstar. I had to drop the transmission, among other things. This cost $1500 for a mechanic to do. And it is worth it!

[@mechdude1]

Scotty, awesome tip.....on using that type of pry bar. I've worked on cars quite a bit....but YOU just taught me something valuable...:-)

[@mr_nice.]

Man I really admire you for lying under the car and doing jobs that normaly need a car lift. AND record it at the same time!!

[@JerryShelby]

Thanks, Joe Pesci! Really helpful.

[@joet4806]

Another great video! Thank you Scotty! Clear, concise and to the point. The Older Camry 4 cyl.'s had an issue with the Oil Pump O ring leaking ( also oil pump shaft gasket too). Be well! Pls keep making video's as they are enjoyable to view and learn from.

[@JonnyDIY]

Great Vid Scotty! I cant stand prepping surfaces like that! Its such a tedious job, but must be done! Great tip on using a lil sealer to hold the gasket in place.

[@anthonymarrone6868]

Scotty you have saved me 300 or more dollars. Thank you so much for your amazing videos. You are THE MAN.

[@anthonyhamel3497]

Doing this today on my Toyota Highlander. Thanks a lot Scotty!

[@heroknaderi]

Very informative 😎😎

[@Johnboooy]

Awesome video. I was nervous about doing it myself but I think I got it after watching this. Thanks for the help.

[@tony8512]

you are the best following u for the past few years and u have given me the confidence to do car repairs. Nice to see u use average guy tools too not fancy air tools.

[@kevinandrews2584]

Thank you!!! I was looking all over the internet on something to hold a gasket on my 2014 nissian maxima cvt pan. It was taken off before to clean the magnets and change the ns-2 fluid, inspect the internal screen and change the outer filter. We'll 4,000 miles later I knoticed its leaking where the gasket and the oil pan is at. So will have to try this again but this time I'll try that sealant. Thank you so much and that will relieve my issue in the future when I change out the fluid again. You should have someone bring one in to have that job done so everyone can be relieved on how easy it is. I think it makes a big part in cvt for its long lasting life (don't know yet)

[@CT_Taylor]

Thanks for this video! I actually need to do this soon.

[@bahrain.bh1]

Will you do this your self.?

[@TheTardis157]

I need to do this soon to my car as the gasket is 37 years old and still working somewhat. It only weeps at this point but it is only a matter of time... I just don't want to pull the lower crossmember and suspend the engine to do it. Great video as usual Scotty!

[@SacreDro]

Thank you again Scotty. Would be nice if you can make a video on how to rebuild an engine or at least some general good tips for guys that want to rebuild the engine themselves. I learned a lot from your videos, keep them coming.

[@shartlover69772]

you dropped this king 👑

[@marksetiadji]

I got charged engine sump leak $204 so I found this video and plan to do it by myself thanks scotty ur a legend

[@danielpindell1267]

I don't care what car it is or what work you're doing, but I always enjoy watching your videos.

[@AaronsAutomotive]

Hi Scotty, you didnt mention it, but i assume you changed the oil filter as well before filling the engine back up with new oil? would seem as thou its right there and easy to get to. would make sense to change it out with the oil change.

[@PYROMANIA1988]

I just want to thank you scott Kilmer for your video.. it helped me change my oil pan!

[@Dfsblue55]

Hey Scotty, ......when you put the sealant on the pan then the gasket, did you then put sealant on the car side of the gasket before you pt the pan back on?

[@moises8war]

Scotty Kilmer, you are a genius. I would have been terrified to even get under the hood if it were not for this one!

[@nickgrimm6355]

I'm actually going to change the pan on my truck. 2 reasons I dont have enough money to pay someone and the other you made it look pretty simplistic!

[@brianmulligan6239]

You always amaze me working on the ground the way you do. And as always I gained some knowledge . Thanks for your videos!

[@driftersden4439]

Perfect timing Scotty I have to get under my 2004 envoy to see where the oil leak is hopefully no cross members to lower. Thanks again.

[@charlesatwell9976]

Always an inspiration to watch your videos. Thanks !!

[@Wren4123]

I like it when you actually post car repair videos with the repair in the title

[@mikederasmo7621]

thank you so much scotty this helped me alot!! about to do it on my chevy s10!

[@JacksonPurple2023]

I have to do this this weekend on my 2006 Grand Prix. Thanks for your help Scotty! Hope it goes smoothly.

[@AamirZ]

I do hope you cleaned the inside of that pan up before installation as there was loads of crap in their after cleaning the gasket area.

[@bryanoliver5550]

Myself , I believe he did clean the whole pan , mainly the inside .

[@scottykilmer]

after the gasket dried on, I turned it upside down and blew it all out with compressed air. And you know nothing about cars if you think a blocked oil filter will blow an engine, all modern cars have bypass oil filters so if they clog no damage is done at all.

[@edwarddupras7172]

if your car uses RTV or as he called it glue use RTV. if you are go to use a gasket DO NOT USE CORK. thay are cheap but always leak. as a tech I refuse to use them as most techs do to. I don't like boomerangs.

[@PhoeniXKi11]

A2892Z people always trying to find something to talk about lol

[@scdevon]

Why would he attach the new gasket to the pan BEFORE cleaning all of the dirt and shit out of the pan? I like this guy's channel, but some of his methods are a little strange.

[@BIG117465]

Thanks. You’re the best. Very clear and funny. Always brings a smile to my face 😄

[@jamielynette4291]

Your awesome! Gonna replace my gasket myself. Thank you for your video!

[@rolmarz9604]

Your best man keep up the good work. I learned a lot staff watching your video. God bless you. Thank you

[@jefflandreneau7027]

Lol Jesus. The way he pronounces the word glue around 2:05

[@yungsnoop47]

I love this guy's videos. They're short and get straight to the point. Awesome channel Scott 👌♠

[@bmorant1902]

great video! you should use some of that 3M sealer for your new tooth as well!!!

[@angelacosta1465]

I really enjoyed all the commentary

[@jeremyhennessee6604]

You're The Dennis Hopper of KZbin. Nice vid.

[@saleemali594]

I dont even have a car but these videos are addicting.

[@yourfaceyourface7216]

Scotty Kilmer great video 👍🏼

[@JoesAutoElectric]

Nice and easy on that car, not so much on others.

[@dg115]

putting a thin bead of sealer to hold the gasket very good tip thanks.

[@wilson3707able]

Great job as always Scotty!! Keep up the good work

[@Dishman1978]

Your video are saving me so much money!!! Thanks!

[@TylerSmith-qu9lp]

Do you have a video where you go over the parts of a car & engine? If not, you should make a series. It would help and make a good reference.

[@thepatsyfamily]

What's the benefit in using the gasket rather than the "glue" or liquid gasket?

[@lv7603]

The Patsy Family I’ve been asking the same question no straight answers.

[@DrwSheistyIG]

The integrity of the glue gets fucked at high temps, so the rubber seal are more reliable.

[@gnf22193]

Scotty’s entertainment value alone is worth watching these videos. Guy is a NUT! lol. With the following statement, I am not questioning his mechanical ability or expertise. But for the life of me I cannot figure out how a mechanic of 40+ years who’s gotta be making some decent coin with these videos, and who no doubt does side work at home on cars...Doesn’t have a lift ?? Good God man… Get off the ground! My back and joints hurt just watching you and some of these videos! 😂

[@yukimasaheppe]

thank you Scotty for making so many videos I enjoy most of them thoroughly:)

[@waltschannel7465]

Great video. One question though. You used a cork gasket. I can never get them to seat right. I have always used either neoprene or the OEM "glue". Why do you like cork?

[@macwiller2105]

Just get some flex seal and spray the lip of the oil pan.. it turns into a sealant and the leak stops.. $6/can. Done and done

[@jarlchicknugs5750]

did that actually work ?

[@doitdeshonna]

But for how long does it hold up?

[@rubenmedinajr.6726]

Mexico called. They said the flex seal cannot last coz of the high temperatures....

[@XerxezsX]

Works for a few days 😂

[@Reagan.Frakes]

Thank you for the info that Toyota glues their gaskets on. That is the info i was searching for and couldn't find an answer. Was trying to figure out if my oil pan was most likely factory or replacement gasket maker

[@mikemike7397]

Scotty...you are the man!

[@DaylyDriverDayly]

awesome video. easy and straight to the point. Thanks for the info.

[@lonnie0721]

Got excited at first! Try doing that on a 97 Oldsmobile Aurora. Nice video by the way, my wife has the same Toyota ..good for future reference .

[@MrSalamona]

Hi Scotty, some mechanics recommend using of RTV silicone to make a gasket instead of the readymade gasket, what do you think about this?

[@andrewpersaud9095]

I learn a lot from this guy.

[@beeastman1235]

Scotty's the best!! Anyone have link to fixing a water pump leak?

[@dubaidriver9978]

Hi Scotty, I enjoy most of your videos and thanks for all the tips. Considering the audience, it looks like you stuck the gasket without making it clear that the oil pan should be cleaned properly inside before gasket placement. Installing back the filthy pan as presented I consider a big mistake and professional misconduct on the mechanic's part. Keep posting the good stuff! ;)

[@Summerandfamily123]

I enjoy your videos a lot. I was wondering if you had one on what to do if oil spraying out of tailpipe when quick acceleration

[@DANNYN224]

nice video scotty

[@joseenricobustamante7797]

Scotty, you are the man!!!

[@stendecstretcher4983]

Thanks Scotty another great video from the master!

[@Aleshik209]

I am so grateful for your videos! You inspire me to DIY instead of going and spending 💰💰💰, thank you Scotty!

[@BestBarbero]

Thanks scottie

[@ElRufian84]

Very well explained thank you!

[@IN_TECH]

Amazing!! He made art 👏👏👏

[@satamanschmidt3428]

Scotty, I hope you never need to take that gasket off because if you used the black version of what we use to call "YELLOW DEATH" meaning the 3M super weatherstrip adhesive which if you got it on your hands it would be there until you die you'll be there scraping for 100 years. The best way to remove old RTV is with a 3M bristle disc and a right angle die grinder. For a stamped steel pan like that the green ones are the hot setup and for aluminum the white are the preferred grit. Also for holding the gasket in place Gasgascinch works really well.

[@dc9293]

Hey, been watching your videos and learned a lot. Can you show how to replace oil pan on a 2007 Lexus IS250. Thanks!

[@FullyLoadedM5-96]

I learn alot from you scotty

[@MothershipVideos]

Great advice Scotty type person.

[@Mikelodeon72]

Scotty, your videos are awesome, I always had the willing to do this, now I have my own garage and nice backyard so... I am doing my own stuff. Thanks !

[@neilwilliams8608]

A helpful hint, Scotty. Use nail polish remover for the glue. Awesome video. Thanks a lot, Scotty.

[@gfriedman99]

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[@christopherraines7080]

love your videos man!

[@marioatrucking]

Thanks again Scotty!

[@diamondmartinitm8895]

Very informing thank you and I never got bored

[@Liamautomechanic]

good vid scotty.

[@kaceebui1761]

thank you for showing this!

[@MegaSuperMiracle]

great video. nice job on replacing gasket. in my case I'm not going to replace it myself, because it's Northstar

[@TheNightmare217]

I have a 99 accord & they dont use any gasket just RTV.. Any experience mechanic, or scotty what would you recommended as the best RTV gasket maker?? I used black but it still has a slow leak 😔

[@carolphung2590]

TheNightmare217 The first time my husband replaced the oil pan, he used the off market RTV gasket maker to seal the oil pan. It leaked afterward then had to redo the pan again using OEM FIFG sealant from Toyota. It stilled leaked too. He does not know what to do now. Anybody have any suggestion?

[@lanfan1464]

@@carolphung2590 He just need to do it over and over again until it is no longer leaked. Some people get it right the first time, some don't. As careful of a person as I am, I don't always get things right the first time. Nothing is easy.

[@gorderbust]

Go SCOTTY! Thankyou sir