Oil Pan
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Land Rover Discovery Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oil level gauge |
| 2 | Oil level gauge tube |
| 3 | Oil pan |
| 4 | Sealing washer |
| 5 | Oil pan drain plug |
| 6 | Bolt - Oil pan (16 off) |
The oil pan is cast from aluminum alloy using a high pressure die cast process and is located on the underside of the cylinder block. It is sealed to the cylinder block with an RTV sealant and secured with fourteen bolts and two shouldered bolts that help locate the oil pan to the block. The oil pan contains the windage tray and the oil level gauge tube. The oil is drained via removal of an oil pan drain plug and washer located on the side of the oil pan.
NOTE:
Use new oil pan drain plug and washer after they are removed.
The front differential is secured to the left side of the oil pan. The front right halfshaft passes through the oil pan and is secured by the halfshaft support bracket which is bolted to the right side of the oil pan.