Oil pan removal

2011 DODGE CHARGER
30,000 MILES
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OOHCHILD_99
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How do I remove the oil pan on this bad boy?
Sep 25, 2018 at 11:13 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

What engine? The 5.7 or the 3.6?

The 3.6 has an upper oil pan and a lower oil pan.

On the 5.7 you need to remove the upper manifolds in order to lift up the engine enough to remove the pan.

Lets start with the engine size?

Roy
Sep 25, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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Thanks for the reply Roy! It is the v6 3.6L. I took off all the bolts I can see on the lower oil pan, but it is stiff as a brick and will not budge!
Sep 25, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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Okay, if you have all the bolts out and the sealer is holding it, try hitting it with a rubber mallet. If that does not work, take a screw driver and drive it between the upper and lower pan to break the seal.

Roy
Sep 25, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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Thank you Roy, I did it!
Oct 17, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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Good job.

Roy
Oct 17, 2018 at 11:53 AM