Oil Pan Gasket is a seal that provides a tight seal between the crankcase and the engine pan. The oil pan is the engine oil reservoir. To service the oil pump, as well as to remove oil sediment, the pan is made removable, and the junction of the pan with the engine is sealed with a gasket and sealant to avoid engine oil leakage.
Signs of a worn pan gasket
- The appearance of oil drops under the car.
- A decrease in pressure in the oil system, as a result the sensor on the instrument panel lights up.
- Decrease in engine oil level.
- Oil smudges around the perimeter of the pan.
If signs are detected, it indicates the need to contact a car service. Even if you steadily add oil to the engine, you will not be able to maintain a stable pressure in the system. If you delay it, you can seriously damage the engine.
Gaskets differ in material of manufacture
- Rubber gasket – rubber gaskets with a smooth or ribbed surface are used.
- Paronite gasket is a product of increased strength with an increased service life.
- Silicone gasket.
The choice of one or another variety is determined by the type and make of the car, as well as its operating conditions.
The pan gasket has its own life and must be replaced as part of scheduled maintenance. Unscheduled replacement is carried out in two cases:
- A machine oil leak was detected along the seam of the sump and cylinder block;
- In any case, if the pan was removed for repairs.
Features of replacing the pan gasket:
- Before replacing the gasket, drain the engine oil and allow the engine to cool.
- The contact surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned.
- Gasket replacement is best done using gasket sealant.
- It is best to replace the engine pan gasket along with an oil change.
- In order for the gasket to lie evenly, make the final tightening of the bolts in several approaches from the middle to the edges of the pallet.
- Check for oil leaks after filling and over the next few days by looking under the bottom.
