Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the oil level sensor bolt, if equipped.
- Remove the oil level sensor, if equipped.
- Clean the oil pan in solvent. Remove all sludge and debris from the bottom of the oil pan.
- Inspect the oil pan sealing surfaces for damage.
Replace the oil pan if necessary.
- Install the oil level sensor, if equipped.
- Install the oil level sensor bolt, if equipped.
Tighten
Tighten the oil level sensor bolt to 10N.m (89lb in).