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by Gypsy Moon
Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:39 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Oil Pan maintenance on 2004 FWD
Replies: 5
Views: 2159

Thanks for the advice, Guys, and the ex-lurker welcomes!
by Gypsy Moon
Tue Aug 23, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Oil Pan maintenance on 2004 FWD
Replies: 5
Views: 2159

Re: Oil Pan maintenance on 2004 FWD (joatmon)

Thank you VERY much for your helpful and thorough reply! I'm going to try tightening the drain plug first, as I think the majority of the leak may indeed be due to a poor seal after the last oil change. They told me then there was a small gasket leak, but from the pan itself, not the plug, so I thin...
by Gypsy Moon
Tue Aug 23, 2011 6:02 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Oil Pan maintenance on 2004 FWD
Replies: 5
Views: 2159

Oil Pan maintenance on 2004 FWD

Hello fellow Vibe owners. Long time reader, first time poster. I apologize if this has already been covered, but I need to replace the sealant around my oil pan (slow leak) and the shop wants to charge $170 for labor. They claim it's not easy to get to the pan in my car, even though I can see the bo...