Oil Pan Clean and Inspect

1. Clean the oil pan in solvent.

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.

2. Dry with compressed air.
3. Inspect the oil pan for the following conditions:
^ The drain plug hole for damaged threads.
^ Gouges or damage to the oil pan sealing surfaces
^ Damage to the oil pan baffle
^ Dents or damage to the exterior of the oil pan
An oil pan that is dented may interfere with the position of the oil pump screen or not distribute oil properly in the pan sump area.
^ Damage to the oil level indicator tube area
^ Damage to the oil pan gasket.