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Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Service

How much does a Oil Pan Gasket Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Volkswagen Golf City Oil Pan Gasket Replacement is $480 with $102 for parts and $378 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2007 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeOil Pan Gasket ReplacementEstimate$622.38Shop/Dealer Price$683.07 - $843.27
2009 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeOil Pan Gasket ReplacementEstimate$598.05Shop/Dealer Price$653.97 - $810.60
2010 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeOil Pan Gasket ReplacementEstimate$598.05Shop/Dealer Price$654.04 - $810.72
2008 Volkswagen Golf CityL4-2.0LService typeOil Pan Gasket ReplacementEstimate$598.05Shop/Dealer Price$654.04 - $810.71
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What is the Oil Pan Gasket all about?

An oil pan is a metal container that contains the engine oil. The oil pan gasket seals the oil pan to the bottom of the engine. The engine has a lot of moving parts that need to be kept lubricated by the engine oil, without which the parts will damage each other. The oil pan and the gaskets are located under the car and are attached to the bottom of the engine. It is common for the gaskets to wear out and start leaking oil. You will see oil on the ground beneath your car. If the oil is leaking, you may see an engine oil warning light in the dashboard. If you continue to drive your car without the proper amount of oil, you will risk severe damage to the engine.

When replacing an oil pan gasket keep in mind:

  • If road debris has caused damage in your oil pan gasket, then your oil pan may be damaged as well.
  • Oil pan gaskets can collect grease from many leaking parts. It’s important for a mechanic to verify that the gasket is leaking directly from the oil pan, and not just collecting oil from a different leak.
  • Oil pan gaskets can be made out of many different materials.

Steps for changing an oil pan gasket

  • Check oil pan for leaks and damage.
  • Remove engine oil pan and gasket.
  • Remove oil and filter.
  • Clean oil pan.
  • Install new gasket.
  • Add new engine oil and filter.
  • Run engine to operating temperature and check for any oil leaks.

When to replace an oil pan gasket

Any time your vehicle is serviced or inspected, you should have the oil checked. Even if a mechanic doesn’t look at your oil pan gasket directly, simply checking the oil will usually indicate if there’s a problem. If your Oil Low warning light becomes illuminated or you notice that your vehicle is leaking oil, schedule an inspection immediately.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Oil Pan Gasket?

  • Consistent oil leak in the same spot under your car.
  • Smoke from engine compartment due to oil leaking on hot exhaust pipes.

How important is replacing an oil pan gasket?

Your engine needs oil to function properly and safely. The oil in your car is collected and stored in the oil pan. The oil pan gasket acts as a seal for the oil pan. When the gaskets are damaged, oil will leak out of the oil pan, past the gaskets, and out of your engine. As a result, your engine will lose oil, which can result in catastrophic engine damage.

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Volkswagen Beetle L4-2.0L - Oil Pan Gasket - Peoria, Arizona
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43 years of experience
Volkswagen CC L4-2.0L Turbo - Oil Pan Gasket - Cerritos, California
Michael is a professional and knowledgable mechanic who put a great effort into his job. He pays attention to details and always make sure of the quality of his service. He power tested my coolant system again just to make sure that the auxiliary pump he replaced previous was in good shape.

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Volkswagen Passat V6-2.8L - Oil Pan Gasket - Union City, California
Adrian did an excellent job! Great all around service,very thorough job, on time, & good communication with his customers. 5 stars we would definitely use him again!

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Volkswagen Passat V6-2.8L - Oil Pan Gasket - Milliken, Colorado
Truman was promptly on time and was personable and well spoken. He quickly started working on my car and was done within the time frame. Very professional and knew his way around my car which gave me peace of mind about his work. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a mechanic. Great service!

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