Vw oil pan problem, help with exact phrasing?

So yesterday I went to pennzoil to get my oil changed but the guy said they couldn't do it for some reason, I couldn't understand what he was saying bc he was talking half in spanish and I don't speak any spanish at all. So I went to the vw dealership where I usually get it serviced and the guy there explained that it is probably something like this: the oil pan has a thing that screws into it like to close it and eventually it like wares down so if you were to take it off you wouldn't be able to put it back on...they gave me a quote to fix it but it was pretty high so I want to get another quote somewhere else but I dont remember exactly what all the parts are called and how to say what's wrong with it and they aren't returning my calls to tell me again...so any help would be appreciated! Sorry if it doesn't make sense, I know nothing about cars or how they work !!Vw oil pan problem, help with exact phrasing?Yup, sounds like the Oil Drain Plug hole in your engines Oil Pan is stripped.



The Oil Pan is bolted to the bottom of your engine and is basically a big container for your engines oil. Taht is where all the oil goes when the engine is off. There is a threaded hole at the bottom of the pan into which a large bolt is inserted (the Oil Drain Plug) to keep the oil in, and removed in order to drain the old oil during an oil change. Many modern Oil Pans are made from aluminum which is very soft, especially when it is hot. If the Oil Drain Plug is overtightened or if the threads are not aligned properly the Oil Pan can be damaged when it is re-installed during an oil change. The result is the Oil Drain Plug can not be tightened properly and can result in an oil leak.



Sometimes these damaged threads can be repaired with an oversized %26quot;self-tapping%26quot; drain plug or by installing a heli-coil into the pan. Many shops though will refuse to work on a vehicle that has had these types of repairs done. More often than not anyway the entire Oil Pan needs to be removed and replaced with a new one.Vw oil pan problem, help with exact phrasing?Older VW's had that plate, with small bolts around the edge, and a filter insert that not all %26quot;quick lube%26quot; places will carry. Your dealership will be the best place to have this done at if this is the case. You can go back there and request a written quote. Get that and you can check other places out that might do the work for you.

Good luck.Vw oil pan problem, help with exact phrasing?sounds like a worn oil drain plug (from overtightning) you should be able to get an oil drain plug washer at any auto parts store (under $5), unless the guy stripped it out. Then u are looking at about $210.00 for a new oil alum. oil pan.Vw oil pan problem, help with exact phrasing?its called a drain plug. thay sell a replcement plug that rethreads any repair shop has them in stock for a few dollars dont let them rob youVw oil pan problem, help with exact phrasing?you need a new drain plug %26amp; gasketVw oil pan problem, help with exact phrasing?VW is famous for oil pan damage, it's way too close to the road. I'd get a second opinion if I were you.

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What Oil Does A 95 Civic EX take? how to change oil?

I got a 95 CIVIC EX non Vtec, and just found out recently I need a new oil gasket, and that's the reason my oil is running out every 1,000 miles rather than 3,000. I looked for the oil it takes and I came to 5w30. Might it be 10w30? I bought it to the mechanic for check up and he put 2 ounces I believe because it needed it. I wanted to change the oil myself, and I was wondering if i need to drain anything? or can i just pour oil in once i get it.



and other information, this is going to be my first oil change I do on my own, no one ever teaches me everything, so i learn things the hard way, and never took autos. so if u can tell me the do's and dont's about changing oil. all i figure is, unscrew, drain in a pan, then after thats done, keep poring from the top and check the dip stick till its between the two holes.



the only thing is, my oil is completely out,at check up, i mean the mechanic had to put two ounces in so it would be able to drive home, so do i need to drain anything??What Oil Does A 95 Civic EX take? how to change oil?Don't attempt the the oil change unless you have some idea of what you're doing. we could talk you through it with directions .... and if you don't understand what we're talking about ( which would come from experience) we both would have wasted our time....and you would have ruined something on your car if you did it wrong. First.....Let the mechanic change the gasket so it stops leaking... and have him change the oil afterwards.



Adding 2 ounces of oil wouldn't make any difference at all......... Did you mean 2 quarts?? Most cars take somewhere around 5 quarts to fill themWhat Oil Does A 95 Civic EX take? how to change oil?the older the engine, the heavier wieght oil you put in, for a 95 i suggest 10-15What Oil Does A 95 Civic EX take? how to change oil?Before adding Oil, I would go to the parts store (in someone elses car) and buy a bottle of Lucus for your oil (ask the guy and they will know what you are talking about) it will be about 10 bucks a bottle and you will only need one bottle! Lucus is a fantastic product and well worth the money!!!!! BEFORE adding the Lucus chainge your oil filter! then add the bottle, then five quarts of oil. with a leak that bad I would check the oil three or four times a week just to be sure that the leak has stopped. An oil change is simple and easy. JUST AS A TIP: do not use a ratchet to tighten the oil drain plug!!!!!!!!!!! you will strip it IE BAD!!!!!! I hope this helps! if you need any more help let me know!!!What Oil Does A 95 Civic EX take? how to change oil?Unscrew the drain plug and let it run into a pan, put the plug back and put 4 qts. of 10w40 in. Before you do anything, get a new oil drain plug gasket and put the new one on the plug before you screw it back in. And check it every day. It has to be up to the line.What Oil Does A 95 Civic EX take? how to change oil?I think your mechanic meant you have a leaky oil pan gasket. This is a very tough job for a person who doesn't have much mechanical knowledge. You may want to ask a friend who know of a friend who could replace it for you.



It is certainly rewarding to replace your own oil. You have to put it into consideration of how you are going to dispose of the old oil and oil filter. You will need to buy at least 5qt of oil and oil filter, a wrench to loosen the plug and of course oil filter wrench to remove the filter. You can no longer dump the dirty oil onto the ground any longer. If you shop around or look at your newspaper ad you'll find great deal on oil/filter change under $20!What Oil Does A 95 Civic EX take? how to change oil?There is no 'oil gasket'.

There is an oil pan gasket, if that is what you mean.



If your oil is 'running out' every 1000 miles then you need to have the leak fixed. Its a huge waste of money to keep buying oil you should have kept for 2000 more miles.



For your car, during colder times, you should use 5w-30 and for hotter times 10w-30. You need 4.5 quarts for your car.



To properly change your oil, you will need:

- Oil

- Oil filter

- 17mm wrench or socket and ratchet

- Oil filter wrench

- Oil pan

- Crush washer



First thing, take the drain bolt off the Oil Pan, let all the oil drain into the pan you have on the floor. And while this is happening there will be a washer around the bolt that you just took out of the oil pan. You need to replace that with the new crush washer. You will now need to replace the bolt into the pan, and tighten.

Next you need to change your oil filter. It is located on the back of the motor underneath the intake manifold. You need to turn it counter-clockwise to remove it. You'll need to use the oil filter wrench to remove it. Be careful because oil will spill out, so have the pan ready.

Once it is fully removed, you will need to check for the oil filter gasket. It might be stuck on the block, if it is, you NEED to remove it. (If you don't, when you put the new filter on and start the car, oil will shoot everywhere) You will have to get the new filter out of the box and then lube the oil filter gasket with oil. Now put the oil filter on, rotating it clockwise, and hand tighten it. Do NOT use the oil filter wrench to put it back on.

Then go ahead and re-fill the motor with oil (and remember 4.5 quarts) Put your oil cap back on, and turn your car on.

Check for any leaks, and have fun.



Hope this helps.

Volvo oil light comes after warmed up. new sending unit...?

i have a 2002 volvo c70, i bought used with a bad turbo that came apart filling exhaust with oil. i had turbo replaced, then while driving the new turbo went bad then replaced that. motor was sludged, removed cleaned pan and changed oil to a synthetic and cleaned pan and screen but wasn't too bad with sludge the pick-up screen was not clogged. I had oil sending unit replaced. and manually tested and was told that was good. .



what would cause this to do that if pickup tube is clean? is this motor hopeless? engine is quiet, no taps or ticks.

also how long should it take to burn oil from exhaust it looks like a dump truck driving down the street.Volvo oil light comes after warmed up. new sending unit...?There is an oring kit for the pickup assembly. Usually these rings get hard and brittle. When that happens air get pulled in along with oil causing pressure issues.



You can get the kit at a deler, drop the pan and replace the o-rings on the pickup assembly.



Usually that will fix the light issue.Volvo oil light comes after warmed up. new sending unit...?Did you clean out the oil supply and drain lines that connect to the turbo. They can get clogged up, too. You don't mention that in your notes, so they may be something you should look into.Volvo oil light comes after warmed up. new sending unit...?check on the turbo hose.this is on top of the engine or side i may say.if this is loose.

Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?

transmission pan and change its fluid. Because i learned from my brothers and instead of taking my car in, i do alot of the work myself, the easy stuff... I was changing my Dads oil today and a couple of my guy friends came by to pick me up and said %26quot;it was hot, because it was so butch%26quot; what the HELL does that mean?! they said to ask a guy, so, im asking lolIs it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?i dont know i can change the oil, the tires and the brakes in my car and have dont it many times ive never gotten that comment



(my mom actually taught me how to change the oil and tires she thought no matter how girly you are you should never wait for a man to come and help when you have all the tools and can do it yourself)Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?I dont consider it butch, but it is AWESOME, I love working on cars and a girl that at least knows what I am talking about, thatis really coolIs it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?yes it is, unless you break a nail while doing itIs it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?They are jealous because you look fabulous.Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?I think its sexy to see a girl working on her car, and got a little grease and smudges on her face, its cuteIs it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?a butch is a lesbian that looks or acts like a man

and like to do manly things like working on cars

which some women prefer not to do at allIs it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?Not weird at all! I have older brothers too who taught me the same stuff.



Except I havent changed my transmission fluid yet .. I'm gonna have to learn that one lol =)Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?Why would it be...those are all basic's. Everyone should know how to do em



Im not gonna lie...i might be a little shocked myself because most women have no clue when it comes to cars. It would be a huge turn on for me though...i think its hot that you know how to do that stuff. mad props girlIs it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?its gud actually not manlyIs it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?and you'll save yourself money too....Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?Wish you lived out here....REALLY need to change the oil in my car....I know how, just very lazy....and it sounds like you actually enjoy it......Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?l think that's great..

l can change a tyre by myself, check the oil and water,

but that is it. l would like to know how to do a oil change.Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?I don't find it odd at all, my wife can do all that, many of the women that I dated could do that type of stuff. I think it is sexists to think that women can not do things like that.Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?I think its cool that you know all that, shiznits I'll call you the next time i break down, email me your #?Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?I don't think so....I can do those things too. My husband showed me how to change my own oil, tires, and I can change disc break pads.



He figured if I needed to do it and he wasn't around he rather me know..plus I love classic cars and want a fixer upper one day! ;)Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?Naw it's not manly. Girls just usually ask a man to do it so that the men can feel manly and important. Alot of us know how to do that crap ourselves! LOL! It's like the jar lid thing....of course we can open those jars ourselves! Who cares what they think, you're taking care of it yourself and not wasting money at the mechanic or troubling someone else with it. I do the same crap on my car, it just makes more sense for me to do it since it's MY CAR. I hate making other people do my work for me.



I'm sure they were just joking and don't consider you a lesbo.Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?The good thing is that you save money.Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?Since when should 'manly' be confused with anyone who is actually self-sufficient?



The old double-standard. If a man happens to be an excellent cook, it's not considered feminine at all.



The guy that said that is a caveman.Is it really all that manly that i can change the oil in a car, its tires, and know how to drop a.....?You are what they use to call a Tom Boy, which can be a turn on :-)

Welding hammer lodged into oil pan and ruined motor. How do I fix it?

I have a Camry. I bought it 36 days ago and it broke down today. The man I bought it from towed it off and said he found a welding hammer sticking out of my oil pan and it ruined the entire motor. He said I must have run over it and it flew up, puncturing the oil pan, which drained the oil and ruined the motor. He changed my oil last and has done a majority of the work. Is it really possible that I ran over it, it drained the oil, and ruined my motor?



I looked under the car after I pulled over, the only thing I saw was the air conditioning dripping. There was no oil anywhere. I also looked under the hood and saw nothing.. just some white smoke. The man called me and said there was oil everywhere and on the road but I was sitting by my car for 20 min until my ride came. Before I left I looked it over too and still saw no oil, also, the smoke stopped a few seconds after I pulled over. I went back where I broke down and I couldn't find any oil on the road either.



I had a mechanic look at the car today and he said the man is a liar because it's not possible for that to happen, and if it somehow did happen, the things he showed me to prove what had happened would be different. The oil splatter would be all over and the hammer hole would not be a clean entry. Also it's a slim chance that it would have stayed in the pan. AND I would have noticed the hammer hanging when I looked under the car.



I am getting the car towed to a mechanic and I'll be taking pictures of everything. What is the best thing to do in this situation? And where is the best place to get a good affordable motor for an '02 Camry? Please Help!Welding hammer lodged into oil pan and ruined motor. How do I fix it?Wow - this is a tale right out of the twilight zone.

Yes, it's possible to puncture the oil pan by running over some shrapnel or even a welding hammer in the road - however, it's extremely unlikely that you could do this without hearing it.

It's also possible for the oil to drain out of the resulting hole in the pan - but, again, you would have to be asleep not to hear the engine rattling when the oil pressure fell to zero or see any indication of the oil leakage or warning lights or gages on the instrument panel.



All in all, I'd have to say that story is really reaching the limits of believability.Welding hammer lodged into oil pan and ruined motor. How do I fix it?definitely sounds like the dealer is taking you for a ride, you may want to file a complaint with the police, you saw no oil, the smoke was white indicating that it was probably coolant not oil, oil is bluish. Did you have any of warranty, if you did he probably doesnt want to honor it. Have the other mechanic inspect for foul play, if the oil was all drained this would have seized the engine .Welding hammer lodged into oil pan and ruined motor. How do I fix it?something sounds wrong for sure here, first off if a welding hammer hit your oil pan hard enough to go through it you would have heard the clunk second off you would have smelled oil burnining especially if you were there 20 minutes and you would have seen oil dripping from the hole, I agree that it probably wouldnt have been a clean hole, and the hammer would have had oil splatter on it. for sure take it to a mechanic and have them look it over, what was the reason for allowing the guy you got it from to tow it anyway? have it diagnosed by a real mechanic, its possible that you dont need a motor and very possible that the car had a serious problem when you bought it and now the guy is trying to cover his back.Welding hammer lodged into oil pan and ruined motor. How do I fix it?I guess anything is possible. If the oil drained out it would be quite a way back down the road before your engine seized up. It wouldn't lockup as soon as the hammer went in the pan. It could also make a clean hole because a welding hammer is very pointed. I guess all you can do is get all sides of the story and make your own mind up. It could be either way.

Oil leak 92 dodge dynasty?

I have a 92 dodge dynasty and there is an oil leak problem. I checked the oil pan, changed the gasket, as well as the valve cover gasketts and the car is still leaking. I cant see oil anywhere from the top of the engine, only from underneath. I have no idea where it's coming from or how much it might cost me to get it fixed. does anyone have any ideas?Oil leak 92 dodge dynasty?if its leaking from between the engine and the transmission that's a rear main seal causing that too happen and that may be where its coming from,the only other thing left would be a head gasket, they will leak from the corner and cause that too happen,lay a piece of card board under it and run it and see where it leaks from ,if its between the engine and the transmission that's a rear main seal and the engine or transmission will have to come out to repair it,good luck.Oil leak 92 dodge dynasty?Could be a bad seal,Oil leak 92 dodge dynasty?Is there oil dripping between the engine and transmission? Maybe a rear main seal! Does the engine %26quot;knock%26quot; for the 1st 1/2 a second when you start it up? 2 or 3 times? How's the oil pressure?

Did ya install new oil and filter when ya changed the gaskets?



jmccausland@mccausland.comOil leak 92 dodge dynasty?Sounds bad but something you can do is have someone accelerate the car while you look under and the car and maybe see where its coming from. Try checking the timing cover

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How do you change the oil on a 2006 ML350?

Where is the oil filter and do you have to remove a pan?How do you change the oil on a 2006 ML350?the oil filter is on top of the engine and underneath the cover on the engine. to take the cover off lift the front of it up then slide it back. the filter is a canister type filter so you have to change the o-rings and the filter or it might leak. you also should use a special oil filter wrench to break it loose. or just put a rag on it and use a large set of pliers but be careful. the drain plug is a 13mm bolt. to get to it you have to remove a skid plate below the oil pan. make sure to use mobil one sythetic oil or your engine may be severely damaged and you engine warranty void. might want to save the recipts too. oh and the engine takes about 8 quarts i would start with 7.75 then check it. make sure you tighten the filter enough or you will make a big oil mess!!

easiest thing is to take it to a dealership.How do you change the oil on a 2006 ML350?You may wanna bring it into the dealer shop to get them done. Car is to luxury to do your own. Besides there's to many little computer in the system you don't wanna mess them up where it may cancel your garanteeHow do you change the oil on a 2006 ML350?Take it to the dealer, It needs more than just an oil change. It reuires an A or B service. If you screw something up you will void your warranty.How do you change the oil on a 2006 ML350?you should just take it to a dealer that way it don't void the warranty.

he's 100% right you have to use Mobil One Oil as well,