hi, does anyone know if it is easy to change an oil pan gasket in a 98 max? my max has a leak, didn't look like engine oil, but after getting it inspected, i was told i needed a new oil pan gasket, i ordered the parts. is it easy? do u have to take out the engine? how long and how much will a mechanic charge to do it?
plz help, tnx

 

it shuld be relativly easy, seeing as how the oil pan is relatily small. It just depends on your mechanical abilty. NOO you dont have to take out the engine.

 

Its easy. Just keep in mind to NOT strip the screws/bolts.

 

so you don't have to go through all the BS in the manual?

 

Don't take it to a mechanic, even a newbie can do that hehe..
It's a pretty easy job....I'd say 5min and u should be done!!

 

tnx for the help, we are talking about the gasket and not the oil pan itself right? anyway, car was not leaking today, but when it did, leak was on left side near the front wheel. i have the service manual, but no idea how to get started. sorry, im such a newbie