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My drain plug is complete circled so I can’t drain my oil...


My drain plug is complete circled so I can’t drain my oil so I’ve been told to just completely dra Replace the oil pan Mechanic's Assistant: When was your last oil change? I just bought this car yesterday they said a whil...

My drain plug is complete circled so I can’t drain my oil so I’ve been told to just completely dra Replace the oil pan Mechanic's Assistant: When was your last oil change? I just bought this car yesterday they said a while ago Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2006 Chevy cobalt Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Cobalt yourself? What have you tried so far? I will be ive taken it to oil change places and they can’t get it off bit I just have questions and need advice but Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No that’s it just have questions about removal and replacing

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Automotive Expert
Hello and thank you for using JustAnswer. My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will do my best to assist you. During this conversation you will be given an automated offer for a phone call. You may accept or decline that offer.I don’t personally offer this service so if you take this another tech may call. I’m sorry that you’re having trouble with your vehicle. I will do my best to help you resolve them. Please understand that I do not know your knowledge or capabilities so I may need to ask questions to find out basic information to help solve your specific problem. Are you just needing the oil pan removal procedure? if so what [engine](/topics-engine-chevy/) size is in yours?

I'm just needing advice and have some questions. My moms boyfriends done it before. But I just need some advice and yeah the procedureIf I need to remove the engine cause I've seen that on the internet & all thatThat's my main thing is the engine
Automotive Expert
gotcha, what engine size is in yours?

2.2
Automotive Expert
you do not need to remove the engine for that, heres the directions below https://www.dropbox.com/s/z7gs0fltxhr6in7/wed7.pdf?dl=0

Okay and when we put the sealant on there and oil leaks out of the sides do we just put more and cover the holes or what do we do
Automotive Expert
if its leaking out the surface may not have been cleaned well, you would need to do the entire procedure over again and make sure the surfaces are clean and dry of any old material

what would be the best way and tools to use to make sure it's where ur needs to beItdoes it need a gasket
Automotive Expert
it takes rtv, and best tools would be a soft brass wire wheel or rubber roloc disc to clean surfaces

What is rtv38; where exactly should I clean
Automotive Expert
thats the sealant you need to use heres a link below for the stuff I like and clean all mating surfaces https://www.all-spec.com/Product/82194-38794?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI567cqOrl7QIVEm-GCh3OyAAqEAQYBCABEgJxk\_D\_BwE

what exactly would the mating surfaces be
Automotive Expert
where the 2 surfaces touch

Basically where the new pan and the Duracell meetSurface
Automotive Expert
yes

Okay and as long as that's cleaned and dried well & there's enough sealant it shouldn't leakHow much sealant should we use
Automotive Expert
small bead 3.5 mm

Okay sounds good I think that's all my questions is there a way I can cancel so I don't get charged that 34 a month
Automotive Expert
just call customer service they will take care of that

Okay I really appreciate this adviceGonna help a lot
Automotive Expert
your very welcome

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