Hit a median.... Leaking oil.... pics...
 

Well, I got in a mini accident today. My car was towed to a nearby chevy dealer. IM hoping the extent of the damage maxes out at a broken oil pan. maybe those of you who are more familiar w/ the underside of our car would know more. I took a few pictures. It appeared all the oil leaked out of my car from this thing. I determined its either my transmission or an oil pan. IM praying its an oil pan :D

let me know.

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Transmission fluid is clear and almost colorless. From what I can see that is oil.

Wow, Did you crack the oil pan? That could suck

I heard something about our transmission fluid is oil, or something crazy. I could be wrong and that is good if so. Its definately black oil. I touched it and smelled it, its oil, so I am assuming then that would be a damaged oil pan, which should be relatively cheap to replace (I hope).

Its leaking so I am going to assume yes, its cracked. It does look like there was a drain there where its leaking but IM not 100% sure. I ran over a median trying to dodge a car who wasnt paying attention. my tire went over it and landed on the other side, and it was kinda pointed like a ramp, so I am assuming it either scratched a hole, punctured, or broke the drain in the oil pan (if thats what that is). Other then a slightly scratched rim, the remainder of my car came out of the accident clean and free of any damage.

that is the oil pan, and I dont think we have a tranny pan since its manual

Oil pan, your lucky!!

True True!!!!! Still sucks though :thumbsdow

I can get you an oil pan for like 80 bucks

whew, thank goodness, I wonder what the dealer charges for an oil pan + install fee's....

Well the transfluid is an oil kinda, but is is even clearer than fresh mobile 1. At least it was when it was leaking out of the crack in my transmission casing.

110 dollars for a replacement oil pan....

$509 total to have it installed and replaced.....

OMG

Had to order it, wont be in until thursday.....

What are they charging for labor?>??

Jesus christ.

If i lived near you i'd do it for 100 dollars labor and parts

Hate to say it but it seems like price gawging to me. 400 dollars labor for an oil pan.... A clutch install maybe, but an oil pan...

400 bucks!!!!! Thats a lot of labor for just a pan

replacing the oil pan should be relatively easy as long as its screwed in from the bottom up. I dont remember how it is though but i would do it myself if i had to pay 400.

DAMN $400 I hope yo had some lube!!!

nah man, my bootie hole is split and bleeding now.....

Damn. It's only 12 bolts or something like that. You can read the Ecotec build book online and do it.

It amazes me.

he said

Replacement oil pan
Gaskets and seals
new oil and oil filter
labor

so more likely its 200 dollars of other stuff, and 300 in labor, but agreed it is still rediculous. If I hadnt towed it up there, I probably would do it myself. My engine is already dry considering it all leaked out at the dealership.

Pricing sounds about right, the oil pan is probably $150-200 bucks. Our Tranny fluid is like ATF, very light and transparent, doesn't look like oil.

I had a rock hit my oil pan and put a hole in it. $275 to replace it. This is literally a 15 minute job + 10 minutes to put oil back in it and change the oil filter.

Anyone know the part # for the Cobalt SS oil pan? My dealer said its on back order or some crap, so for the last week I have been without a car.

Hack are you able to order one of these and are they in stock? cause if they are I am willing to buy one from you at this point. Would also like to know how much shipping would be for 1, 2, and 3 day delivery, as I kinda need a car, and the dealership is screwing me over.

The last time I took my car to this dealer it was in the shop for over 1 month, to get the sunroof fixed.............

I got my car back today, YEAH!

Damn near 500 dollars later.....


I was able to get my own oilpan from the internet. It was used, and I paid about 50 for it, + 30 shipping.

I took it to the dealership yesterday. The dood said the install of an oilpan for my car is a 2.9 hour job..... atleast according to the site he pulled up on the computer.

285.39 Labor
26.75 sealant
27.44 sealant # 2
Oil 31.25

total

376.54
+ 80

=

456.54......


Wow.....

I am going to write a letter to Chevy corporate about this issue. The fact that they cant provide me an oil pan in a timely fashion, to the effect I had to buy my own, and also that the last time my car was in for my sunroof breaking, I didnt have it for over a month due to parts. Considering this is the second time, I am going to ask for some kind of refund. I guess it never hurts to ask.

Ouch that is an expensive oil pan. I hope you lubed up before they bent you over.

At least you got it back now! No more hitting medians. :)