Replacing A Cracked Mazda 3 Oil Pan / How To / DIY

Replacing A Cracked Mazda 3 Oil Pan / How To / DIY

Not really in depth but if i can do it so can you! Go get greasy.

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@davindersingh9763 says:

Very nice, short and useful video. Love it…

@someguy_y says:

thanks man i changed my transmission oil by accident

@richfearing9441 says:

Did it go in easy? Having trouble getting it back in

@thecritic8318 says:

Update did it start to leak ?

@pingpong9656 says:

You got to put up or describe what happened when you put that back in against the timing chain cover… that is the thing seems to be the sticking point on this design. Please give us some details on that part.

@shanesouthwood8413 says:

Short and to the point! Thanks!

@frijolee says:

The pan is abutted tight on both left and right sides. How do you slide this in place without just shearing off all the RTV and/or destroying what looks like a seal on the timing belt cover side? It seems to be zero clearance unless I pull the timing cover which is MUCH harder to access.

@christiantaylor6867 says:

What does he mean by M13 and M12??

@DrewFrench says:

Hilarious AND informative. Think I am going to try to tackle this tomorrow

@TheAgentAaron says:

Your video is 2 years old and I'm sure you've moved on long ago but I have a couple of questions. Perhaps you have a recommendation before I start replacing the entire pan. 2 oil changes back, apparently something went awry when I replaced the plug. This last change I note that as the plug begins to snug up, it feels like it's just about at specified torque and all of a sudden it decides to continue turning and rather easily. Shit! So, I tapped the existing plug hole with a 14mm and tried the original plug, same problem. Purchased a new plug, same problem. However, placing a rubber gasket ahead of the plug seemed as though it would work. I do believe I'm leaking oil again. Very slowly, as in a drip. So, before I go through the replacement, was wondering if you have any ideas? Would a coil work in the plug hole and going back to the original plug no gasket?

As for replacement, the Haynes manual says to remove the air filter and filter housing amongst other items. Aside from moving the AC compressor are all of the additional steps necessary?

@bradvaldez4357 says:

Sorry but you suck at explaining my opinion if you don’t what your doing the average person is fucked lmao

@matthew7448 says:

mine is dangling right now and im trying to take it off but its stuck on top of the engine mount do i have to take off the motor mount?

@alekwhite8402 says:

Thank you very much for this simple explanation. Before the video, I read the book (Haynes Repair Manual) and didn't know what it wanted from me.

@thatoneukrainian says:

is that really how you properly apply gasket maker?

@itanimullinairavab5409 says:

Got any more crack?

@TheMattManTN says:

I almost clicked off when you said you was going to show us the crack !

@burningcookie9961 says:

I See you in a Clip from MotoMadness so i love you man you Gott my sub
PS: I am from Germany

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