Oil pan gasket
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Oil pan gasket
I am doing my first oil change on our '04 RX330. I see that some dope jacked up the engine by the oil pan and dented it. I am guessing at least half a quart of oil capacity is lost, perhaps more. I am going to pull the pan and straighten it out. The removal looks too easy to be true. Anyone know if there is more than what appears to be a straight-forward pan removal and gasket replacement? From what I can see, I think I can remove the pan bolts and drop her right down. My Haynes manual says to remove the front exhaust pipe, this cover, that cover, etc...
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So I went to take off the oil pan and it is as if the thing is glued on. I did not want to pry on it too hard, so I just retorqued the bolts back and completed the oil change. Is there a certain trick to getting the oil pan off?
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rubber mallet and pry gently, perhaps even a plastic wedge tool would work.
i am sure you have done this, but i will say anyway, make sure ALL the bolts are out, sometimes a couple can be hidden.
i am sure you have done this, but i will say anyway, make sure ALL the bolts are out, sometimes a couple can be hidden.
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I just had my oil gasket and spark plugs replacement at the Lexus dealer service and I was charged $1020.00 total. I do not know anything about car maintenance so, is this a good deal? I just wonder how difficult to change the gasket and spark plugs.
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