2006 Pontiac Grand Prix oil pan gasket

2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
54,800 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LANABUSH
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do 2006 with that amount of miles have to have this replaced and what is the cost and should i allow a dealership to do it when i hadn't even seen a leak
Feb 24, 2009 at 4:04 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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If the pan gasket is leaking, then it would need to be replaced. If not leaking, then I would question who told you to change it. It is not considered a consumable like brake pads. They may want to take you for a ride.
Feb 25, 2009 at 5:58 AM
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