1988 Pontiac 6000 oil leak

1988 PONTIAC 6000
122,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SAUNDERSEW
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my friend owns this car and they have a heavy oil leak coming from the oil pan. will replacing the gasket solve the problem?
Jul 29, 2008 at 2:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
If the pan is leaking, a new gasket should take care of it. Make sure the leak isn't coming from a valve cover or intake and running down to the pan.

Joe
Nov 20, 2008 at 3:53 AM
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