Q: How much would it cost to change an oil pan gasket on a 2001 Saab 9.3 also how many hours? Tired of getting ripped off because I

asked by on July 17, 2017

Just had an oil change as I was smelling burning oil but knew it wasn't the oil, but most likely something dripping on the exhaust. Jiffy alive said it is the oil pan gasket. Want to know a fair price to fixed this. Feel lie I get ripped off because I am a woman, even though I do do much research on the internet

My car has 71000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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