Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Isuzu i-370, 2007 GMC Canyon, and 2007 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Inspecting Oil Pan

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Clean the oil pan in solvent. Remove all sludge and debris from the oil pan.

IMPORTANT: Do not use a motorized tool or bristle disc to clean this component.

Remove all sealing material from the oil pan rails.
Inspect the oil pan sealing surfaces for nicks or damage. Remove any minor nicks with a fine flat file.
Inspect the threads in the oil drain plug hole.
Replace the oil pan if necessary.