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dmwesq
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| Posts: 1
| Joined: 12/07
Posted: 12/20/07
08:49 AM
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I have a recurring problem with my Mazda 6 oil pan gasket. With 38,000 miles, the car has been brought in 4 times for the same issue, and twice the gasket was replaced under warranty. Now 5 months out of the warranty I’m told it will be over $500 to replace yet again since the new gasket is actually part of the oil pan itself. It sounds like I’m being taken for a ride by this dealership. First, isn’t it odd to have this same problem 4 times? Second, can I replace the gasket without having to replace the entire pan if the gasket is the problem? And since I am not that handy around cars I suspect I will need to have the work done – so what would a reasonable rate be for a repair in New York?
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funsarlo
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| Posts: 146
| Joined: 12/06
Posted: 12/21/07
11:55 AM
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Something is wrong here but I don't know what it is.
As far aas I know from every other car the oil pan and the gasket are two separate items and you do not have to replace the oil pan every time the gasket leaks. You remove it and put on a new gasket and then put it back on the car. BUT that does not mean it isn't possible with this car because I am not familiar with this car to make a judgement.
However an oil pan gasket mostly never goes bad,,,and 3 in a row is unbeleivable bad luck.
If oil keeps leaking out of the top of the pan rim because of the gasket then there must be something else wrong. If pressure is builging up in the oil gallery then maybe the PCV valve is giving you trouble. Thats the cheap thing on top o the valve cover ($3.oo and replace it youself in one minute)
Do yourself a favor and do this: Buy a Hanes manual for you yr/make/model
car--about $25.oo. They are either at an auto parts store or you can order it online at Haynes.com. Do not buy a Chilton- the haynes is easier to understand--unless you want to--your choice.
It will tell you all about the oil pan.
You dont mention what caused you to be aware of the problem so i have no comment there.
$600.oo is a lot-even in new york,,,,,but i still dont understand whay you hae to replace the metal pan. Labor I would guess s $100.oo an hour. Nice work if you can get it.
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