- Clean the oil pan in solvent.
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
- Dry with compressed air.
- 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. |
