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how the f*ck do i change my oil pan seal

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Old May 6, 2005 | 09:36 AM
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how the f*ck do i change my oil pan seal
When I last changed oil i noticed small leak around oil pan. I want to change the seal. How is it done please
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Old May 6, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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1) Drain oil
2) Drop pan
3) Replace gasket
4) Reinstall pan
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Old May 6, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jjj
When I last changed oil i noticed small leak around oil pan. I want to change the seal. How is it done please

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Old May 6, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Its probably your oil pressure sender switch.

....buy a new switch
....drain Oil
....replace switch
....NEW OIL

-matt
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Old May 7, 2005 | 04:05 PM
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You can find a VQ oil pan gasket at the same place that sells live pet dinosaurs.
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Old May 7, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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What year is your Max? If it is a 2002-2003, send me a private message with your email address and I can email you pages from the service manual.
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Old May 12, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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You can find a VQ oil pan gasket at the same place that sells live pet dinosaurs.
Yeah, I bought my oil pan gasket and a baby T-rex at the same time to save on shipping.
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Old May 12, 2005 | 01:11 PM
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+1 same here
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Old May 12, 2005 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 2002 Maxima SE
1) Drain oil
2) Drop pan
3) Replace gasket
4) Reinstall pan
You're trying to be a smarta$$ not knowing that the oil pan doesn't use a gasket.

To the original poster, buy a Haynes; it's your friend.
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