Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Buick Cascada, 2018 Buick Cascada, and 2017 Buick Cascada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remove the 3 engine oil level indicator switch bolts (3).
- Remove the engine oil level sensor (4) and the engine oil level sensor seal (1).
- Clean and inspect the oil level sensor. Ensure that the float moves freely within the sensor and the oil holes are clear of debris and not obstructed.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug (2).
- Clean the oil pan.
- Inspect the oil pan drain plug thread of the oil pan.
- Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail and the transmission mounting points.
- Inspect the oil pan for cracking resulting from impact or flying road debris.
- Repair or replace the oil pan as necessary.
Remove the 4 oil baffle bolts (1, 3).
- Remove the oil baffle (2).
- Clean the oil baffle.
- Inspect the oil pan baffle and oil pump suction pipe screen.
- Install the oil baffle (2).
- Install at first the 2 oil baffle bolts (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the 2 oil baffle bolts (3) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install a NEW oil pan drain plug (2) to the oil pan and tighten to 14 N.m (124 lb in).
- Install a NEW oil level sensor gasket (1).
- Install the oil level sensor (4).
- Install the 3 oil level sensor bolts (3) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
NOTE:
The oil pump suction pipe screen is glued to the oil pan baffle and is not removable.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .