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Sk8teboi · 10-09-2006, 03:24 PM

Hey guys today i was doin an oil change on my baby and noticed that the Oil pan wasnt completely flat :S it was bumped :S my question is how dangerous is that because i think it has been like this ever since i got it and i have driven it for 7500 kms already and if it dangerous then ill just buy a new oil pan or else ill wait till next oil change and remove it then ? please let me know asap! thanks in advance

Doctor J · 10-09-2006, 03:58 PM

What is the year/engine in your Celica?

Sk8teboi · 10-09-2006, 04:55 PM

its a 1992 with a 5fse engine

***toyomoho*** · 10-10-2006, 07:17 PM

If minor, should be OK. The oil pickup is elevated above the pan. If you cannot find a used pan at a good price, just remove the one you have and pound it out as best you can.