How Do You Remove The Oil Pan From A 2003 GMC Sonoma?
Removing the oil pan from your 2003 GMC Sonoma may be necessary if you damaged the pan by driving over an object such a large rock, or if you have a stuck oil drain plug. The oil pan holds all of the engine oil necessary to properly lubricate your Sonoma’s engine. If the pan is damaged, you will notice oil leaks underneath the vehicle. Removing the oil pan from your Sonoma and checking it for damage is the only way to determine if the oil pan must be replaced. Drain the engine oil. As the Sonoma oil pan can hold up to five quarts of oil, you must drain the oil before removing the pan. Raise the vehicle using a jack and secure it using jack stands before removing the oil drain plug. Not only will this make removal easier, it will also keep you from spilling dirty oil on the ground, which poses an environmental threat. Drain the oil into a drain pan. Remove and replace the oil filter. While draining the oil, it is also a good time to change the oil filter, as you are already underneath t
