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JohnB2016 · 02-09-2023, 11:18 AM

Good afternoon,

I just recently (6 days ago) bought a 2015 Camaro LT Convertible and it has a bad oil leak when running. When the car is running, it's a drip every few seconds. I have not had time yet to get under it and see what is leaking. Guessing oil pan, cooler lines at the block and or rear main seal.

I started looking at prices/parts and I can not find an oil pan gasket on any Chevrolet or parts sites. Does this only use a RTV sealant? Seems odd, but even looking at the pan assembly, it does not show a gasket. Also, any suggestions on changing (if needed) the rear main seal vs the plate with seal already installed? The rear plate does not appear to have a gasket either. Is this correct? If so, and it only uses a RTV silicone sealant, how hard would it be to clean and reseal without removing the pan. From what I read, it is a PITA to remove, but not sure how much room there is once its dropped. Enough to clean and run a new bead?

I plan on finding a repair manual which will hopefully give more info then I have been able to find online.

Thanks

ElderJ · 02-09-2023, 12:00 PM

I just checked the Chilton manual, and you're correct: the oil pan uses RTV sealant rather than a gasket.

JohnB2016 · 02-10-2023, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElderJ

I just checked the Chilton manual, and you're correct: the oil pan uses RTV sealant rather than a gasket.

Thanks

Marvin_Rall · 02-14-2023, 02:34 PM

Hello!

You're correct that some oil pans are sealed with RTV silicone instead of a traditional gasket. It's not uncommon for modern engines to use silicone sealant for a variety of reasons, including improved sealing and ease of installation.

Regarding your rear main seal, it's possible that it also uses RTV silicone as a sealant. If you're having a leak in this area, you'll need to determine the source of the leak before attempting a repair. Sometimes the oil leak can be coming from the crankshaft seal, which is located in the front of the engine, rather than the rear main seal.

If you need to clean and reseal the oil pan or rear main seal, it's important to thoroughly clean the surface and remove any old silicone before applying a new bead of RTV silicone. This will ensure a good bond and proper sealing.

02-09-2023, 11:18 AM	#1
JohnB2016 Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5	2015 Camaro LT 3.6 V6 Oil Pan Gasket? Good afternoon, I just recently (6 days ago) bought a 2015 Camaro LT Convertible and it has a bad oil leak when running. When the car is running, it's a drip every few seconds. I have not had time yet to get under it and see what is leaking. Guessing oil pan, cooler lines at the block and or rear main seal. I started looking at prices/parts and I can not find an oil pan gasket on any Chevrolet or parts sites. Does this only use a RTV sealant? Seems odd, but even looking at the pan assembly, it does not show a gasket. Also, any suggestions on changing (if needed) the rear main seal vs the plate with seal already installed? The rear plate does not appear to have a gasket either. Is this correct? If so, and it only uses a RTV silicone sealant, how hard would it be to clean and reseal without removing the pan. From what I read, it is a PITA to remove, but not sure how much room there is once its dropped. Enough to clean and run a new bead? I plan on finding a repair manual which will hopefully give more info then I have been able to find online. Thanks Last edited by JohnB2016; 02-09-2023 at 11:32 AM. Reason: Add question

02-09-2023, 12:00 PM	#2
ElderJ Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Central Florida Posts: 372	I just checked the Chilton manual, and you're correct: the oil pan uses RTV sealant rather than a gasket.

02-14-2023, 02:34 PM	#4
Marvin_Rall Drives: 2018 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: 3678 Hillcrest Lane Anaheim, CA 92801 Posts: 7	Hello! You're correct that some oil pans are sealed with RTV silicone instead of a traditional gasket. It's not uncommon for modern engines to use silicone sealant for a variety of reasons, including improved sealing and ease of installation. Regarding your rear main seal, it's possible that it also uses RTV silicone as a sealant. If you're having a leak in this area, you'll need to determine the source of the leak before attempting a repair. Sometimes the oil leak can be coming from the crankshaft seal, which is located in the front of the engine, rather than the rear main seal. If you need to clean and reseal the oil pan or rear main seal, it's important to thoroughly clean the surface and remove any old silicone before applying a new bead of RTV silicone. This will ensure a good bond and proper sealing.