How to change a oil pan on most vehicles (EP 121) 1996 Buick 3800

I remove & replace an oil pan on a 3.8 Litre Buick V6. Similar on many GM and other engines.
Posted May 27th, 2020
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0:00 Unclemarks diy welcome intro. 🎦
0:39 What tools do I need to remove the oil pan on 3800 series II (15mm wrench 8mm & a 3/8th socket & ratchet & big crescent wrench, inch pound torque wrench and extension)
1:14 Unclemarks diy episode number
1:20 Car on jack stands.
1:30 How to take out the oil bung for a oil change. (15mm wrench)
2:20 Using a oil filter wrench on a oil filter. (Don't know wrench size)
3:30 How to remove the oil level sensor on a 3800 series II. (12" crescent wrench)
3:36 torque converter cover / shield & bolts. (10mm bolts)
5:41 How to take oil pan bolts off the oil pan on 3800 series II. (3/8th socket)
10:27 How to let the oil pan down after removing all the bolts.
10:36 Some special notes before removing the oil pan.
11:13 Oil pan finally comes off.
12:00 How to remove the oil sump on a 3800 series II.
12:14 How to remove the oil pan gasket (plastic windage tray) expensive!
12:52 Oil sump removal (2 x 8mm bolts)
13:50 Removing the 2nd oil sump bolt.
14:19 Oil spills all over.
14:50 Oil pan gasket removed.
15:18 Close up of oil sump removal.
15:40 What does the oil pan gasket look like on a 3800 series II?
16:40 Notes of different bolts. (Don't mix these up)
19:56 How to install a oil pan gasket on a 3800 series II.
24:15 What is the torque specs for a oil sump bolts on 1996 3800 series II? (I do it in 3 steps. 75 inch lbs/132/144? Check for your specs on you car first)
31:55 How to install a oil level sensor on a 3800 series II. (Snug it up-not sure the specs)
32:54 How to plug in the oil level sensor connector.
34:00 Prefilling oil filter with oil.
35:48 Flood mode before starting car so you get oil pressure. (1996 & newer fuel injected cars)
37:38 Conclusion notes to this video.
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