Is this a fair price for a repair?

Skyset · 10-19-2022, 08:08 PM

Hi there,

I just want to check something…appears my camaro is leaking a bit of oil, and I took it to a shop and the mechanic showed me it’s coming from the oil pan (in atleast 2 different places, around bolts too)

The mechanic said me he needs to re-seal the pan, and it’s 8-10 hours labour, around $1200 CAD (~$900 USD) Does this seem right to you?

Thanks!

757Fixer · 10-19-2022, 08:13 PM

That sounds extremely pricy to me. Could they not drop the pan an inch or two, clean everything up and re-install, or do they need to jack the engine?

JamesNoBrakes · 10-19-2022, 11:15 PM

In most modern cars there's dropping of the sub-frame involved. Sounds pretty normal to me.

AZIROC · 10-19-2022, 11:54 PM

For that price. I'd be 100% with a shop doing it. For the pan gasket u have to either lift the engine up or drop the subframe.

LT4Greg · 10-20-2022, 06:26 AM

Sounds reasonable to me knowing the labor involved to do the job.

cjperformance · 10-20-2022, 06:33 AM

Theres a known issue with oil pan bolts not being torqued correctly from the factory. You might be able to fix it yourself by just torqing the oil pan bolts. Had this issue on mine. Fixed it in 5 min after it was up on stands. No leaks since.

WhiteMale · 10-20-2022, 06:52 AM

I just tightened mine while under the car for a regular oil change but I have that capability and maybe you do not but in most cases we've seen with this problem your mechanic is overdoing it. With mine the bolts took about a half turn and it never leaked again.

Skyset · 10-20-2022, 07:28 AM

Thanks for all the responses. I think first I’m going to try and get under it, and inspect the oil pan bolts myself.

SSDan · 10-20-2022, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyset

Thanks for all the responses. I think first I’m going to try and get under it, and inspect the oil pan bolts myself.

I agree that you should check this yourself first. There have been multiple reports on the forum of people finding the bolts loose. Good luck and I hope that's all it is for you.

Gunkk · 10-20-2022, 09:03 AM

Loose pan bolts is a known issue. 9/10 you can just tighten them.

FarmerFran · 10-20-2022, 12:47 PM

Get the torque spec first

10-19-2022, 08:08 PM	#1
Skyset Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 358	Is this a fair price for a repair? Hi there, I just want to check something…appears my camaro is leaking a bit of oil, and I took it to a shop and the mechanic showed me it’s coming from the oil pan (in atleast 2 different places, around bolts too) The mechanic said me he needs to re-seal the pan, and it’s 8-10 hours labour, around $1200 CAD (~$900 USD) Does this seem right to you? Thanks!

10-19-2022, 08:13 PM	#2
757Fixer Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 59	That sounds extremely pricy to me. Could they not drop the pan an inch or two, clean everything up and re-install, or do they need to jack the engine? __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE M6 ordered 31 Jan 22 Picked up 20 Aug 22

10-19-2022, 11:15 PM	#3
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,316	In most modern cars there's dropping of the sub-frame involved. Sounds pretty normal to me. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

10-20-2022, 06:26 AM	#5
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,827	Sounds reasonable to me knowing the labor involved to do the job. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

10-20-2022, 06:33 AM	#6
cjperformance Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 50th Anniversary Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Missouri Posts: 934	Theres a known issue with oil pan bolts not being torqued correctly from the factory. You might be able to fix it yourself by just torqing the oil pan bolts. Had this issue on mine. Fixed it in 5 min after it was up on stands. No leaks since. __________________ 2017 50th Anniversary Edition \| P1X Stage 2 DSX Aux Low Side \| LT4 high side \| Flex Fuel TooHighPsi Port Injection (installed & tuning) CircleD 3K Stall \| QA1 CF Driveshaft Forgestar F14 Drag 17x10 NT555R2 305/45/17 Rear Forgestar F14 18x8 NT555G2 235/50/18 Front 10.84@131 w/4.13" pulley ??.??@??? w/3.7" pulley (installed & tuning)

10-19-2022, 11:54 PM	#4
AZIROC Drives: '86 IROC-Z '18 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 741	For that price. I'd be 100% with a shop doing it. For the pan gasket u have to either lift the engine up or drop the subframe.

10-20-2022, 06:52 AM	#7
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 2,033	I just tightened mine while under the car for a regular oil change but I have that capability and maybe you do not but in most cases we've seen with this problem your mechanic is overdoing it. With mine the bolts took about a half turn and it never leaked again.

10-20-2022, 07:28 AM	#8
Skyset Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 358	Thanks for all the responses. I think first I’m going to try and get under it, and inspect the oil pan bolts myself.

10-20-2022, 09:03 AM	#10
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 5,020 View My Garage	Loose pan bolts is a known issue. 9/10 you can just tighten them.

10-20-2022, 12:47 PM	#11
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,050	Get the torque spec first __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

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