Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Yukon and 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filter Fitting

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Remove the oil filter fitting (438), as required.

Fig 2: View Of Oil Level Sensor & O-Ring

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Remove the oil level sensor (727) and O-ring (728).

Fig 3: View Of Oil Baffle & Bolts

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Remove the bolts (427) and baffle (428).

Fig 4: View Of Oil Pan Cover, Bolts & Gasket

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Remove the oil pan bolts (435), cover (434), and gasket (433).
Clean the oil pan in solvent.

CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Caution .

Dry the oil pan with compressed air.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pan Inspection Points

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Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
- Damaged gasket surfaces (1)
- Restrictions within the oil passages (2) of the pan
- Damaged oil filter seal surface (3)
- Threaded oil level sensor hole (4) for damage