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Went to get oil changed and mechanic told me that the threads were coming apart when he was unscrewing oil drain plug. He screwed it back in and told me I was going to need a new oil pan. Im not sure what it would run or if I can find it used. Does it have to come off a 2010 aveo or does another gm car have the same oil pan. How hard would it be if I did it myself once I have the part? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks...
its not terribly hard, most oil pans are in the $112-164 dollar range, plus the seal and oil change cost. I have dnt quite a few oil pans, the worst was on a 09 cobalt, everything bolted to that damn thing.
the aveo doesnt look too bad but the exhaust passes under it, which is potentially a huge ordeal depending on your ability and "squeeze room"
You could just buy a dipstick oil changer and forget about it:
Overton's : Oil Extractor - 6 liter
you could tap the hole and run a new plug and then a magnet along the bottom to get the shavings out.
If you do tap a new plug, remember to put some teflon tape on the threads. It will help keep any oil from dripping if the threads are not exact.