How Do You Replace The Oil Pan Gasket With RTV In A Subaru?
Replacing the oil pan on your Subaru may be necessary if it has been damaged from running over a large object, causing it to get dented severely. The oil pan houses the oil for the engine and will not function properly if dented, because the oil pick-up is housed at the bottom of the pan, which distributes oil to all areas of the engine. To ensure that your engine has sufficient oil for lubrication and cooling, replace your oil pan as soon as you see any signs of damage to it. Jack up the Subaru and place on jack stands. Place an oil drain pan below the oil pan. Remove the drain bolt from the oil pan with a ratchet and allow the oil to drain into the drain pan. Remove the exhaust from the exhaust manifold and the catalytic converter. It will be held on at both ends with two bolts that can be removed with a ratchet. Remove the cross-member from the subframe by removing the bolts holding it at each end with a ratchet. Remove the bolts holding the oil pan to the engine block with a ratche
