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Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection

    Fig 1: Silicon Sealant On Engine Oil Pan Mating Surface
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  1. Clean the oil pan mating surface.
  2. Clean the oil pan. Remove all the sludge and the oil deposits.
  3. Inspect the threads for the engine oil drain plug.
  4. Inspect the oil pan for cracking near the pan rail and the transmission mounting points.
  5. Inspect the oil pan for cracking resulting from impact or flying road debris.
  6. Repair or replace the oil pan as necessary.