Tricks for Changing a GM Oil Pan

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Tip 1 - Useful Tips for Installing Oil Pans The Right Way - EngineLabs

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Chrissy Valley | permalink

With the help of Moroso, EngineLabs has compiled a list of handy tips and tricks for installing oil pans on wet-sump systems the right way. Check out this great advice!

For further reading: http://www.enginelabs.com/engine-tech/oiling-systems/useful-tips-installing-oil-pans-right-way/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - SnapUps® make oil pan gasket installation a "Snap" - Fel-Pro Only

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gene Giggleman | permalink

Fel-Pro® gaskets are designed not only to provide the most reliable seal for each repair, but also for ease of installation.

For further reading: http://www.felpro-only.com/blog/snapups-make-oil-pan-gasket-installation-snap/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Replace OIL PAN on Pontiac Grand Prix

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kim van Luijtelaar - Ockels | permalink

Step 1: Here is a video on how to replace the oil pan on a Pontiac Grand Prix with the 3.8l engine. This process is the same for any wbody vehicle like the Chevy Impala, Monte Carlo, Buick Regal with the GM 3800 Series II or Series III engine supercharged or naturally aspirated. Video: .

For further reading: http://diy-auto-repair.wonderhowto.com/how-to/replace-oil-pan-pontiac-grand-prix-0156671/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - Chevy Power Secrets - 10 Tricks For Hidden Horsepower - Super Chevy Magazine

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Heinrich Scherz | permalink

We share 10 tricks for creating more horsepower from your Chevy engine including small-block Chevys and big-block Chevys with the proper use of performance parts - Super Chevy Magazine

For further reading: http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/project-cars/sucs-0827-chevy-power-secrets/ ^[4]