Oil Pan
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The structural 2-piece oil pan assembly has cast aluminum upper and lower halves. Incorporated into the upper oil pan design is the oil filter mounting boss, oil level sensor mounting bore, and a non-removable oil pan baffle. The oil pan cover, oil temperature sensor, and oil level sensor mount to the sides of the upper oil pan. Incorporated into the lower oil pan design is the drain plug opening and internal oil control ribbing. A nylon carrier with a silicone bead type gasket provides sealing between the upper and lower halves of the oil pan assembly. The alignment of the structural oil pan assembly to the rear of the engine block and transmission housing is critical.