Q: 2002 prerunner what do i use to seal oil pan,3.4
oil pan leak 2002 prerunner what is the best sealer?
My car has 5000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
Hi there - I believe the OEM gasket is a cork/rubber mix. Silicon RTV sealant is a popular substitute, although I tend to the school of "if it came with a gasket, it was probably needed, and should be reinstalled with a gasket". Use the silicon RTV at sharp changes in contour of the gasket seal area.
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