Help! Oil pan question

scrmnsmn · 09-30-2002, 08:12 PM

I changed my oil tonight and found this black object in my oil pan. It appears to be plastic and broke in two rather easily. Does anyone have a picture or any familiarity with the inside of the oil pan? I was able to feel around the inside of the drain hole and it seems like there is some sort of ring around the inside of the hole. Maybe this cracked off? I'm a little nervous about starting my car.

Thanks,

Chris

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William LaPalme · 09-30-2002, 08:53 PM

there is a crush ring that keeps the seal between the drain plug and the oil pan... And you better pray to God that you replaced it when you changed the oil, or you'll find yourself cleaning up afte your car.

scrmnsmn · 09-30-2002, 08:59 PM

This stuff was on the inside of the oil pan. Stupid question, but where does the oil go from the pan? To the filter or through the engine? If it goes to the filter I won't be as worried, but if this stuff is going into the engine, that can't be good.

desiwrx02 · 09-30-2002, 09:28 PM

to be honest, i didnt replace mine, because going to the dealership would be a PITA. i did go later and have a few now for later changes
but i encountered no leaks.
Ajay

Impreza Rider · 09-30-2002, 11:04 PM

From the pan, some oil goes to the filter, while some goes directly to the crank bearings. When it goes through the pickup in the pan, it does go through a screen, which has fairly small holes IIRC. I think that you will be fine running your car, but I have no idea what that is, or where it would have come from.

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09-30-2002, 08:53 PM	#2
William LaPalme Scooby Newbie Member#: 11396 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Santa Barbara Vehicle: 2002 impreza blue	there is a crush ring that keeps the seal between the drain plug and the oil pan... And you better pray to God that you replaced it when you changed the oil, or you'll find yourself cleaning up afte your car.

09-30-2002, 08:59 PM	#3
scrmnsmn Scooby Newbie Member#: 8299 Join Date: Jul 2001 Vehicle: 2002 WRX Midnight Swirl	This stuff was on the inside of the oil pan. Stupid question, but where does the oil go from the pan? To the filter or through the engine? If it goes to the filter I won't be as worried, but if this stuff is going into the engine, that can't be good.

09-30-2002, 09:28 PM	#4
desiwrx02 Scooby Specialist Member#: 20168 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: the D town, mich Vehicle: 02 wrx black and blue all over	to be honest, i didnt replace mine, because going to the dealership would be a PITA. i did go later and have a few now for later changes but i encountered no leaks. Ajay

09-30-2002, 11:04 PM	#5
Impreza Rider Scooby Specialist Member#: 756 Join Date: Jan 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Ashburn, Va Vehicle: 2003 Legacy L wagon 2009 Kawasaki C14	From the pan, some oil goes to the filter, while some goes directly to the crank bearings. When it goes through the pickup in the pan, it does go through a screen, which has fairly small holes IIRC. I think that you will be fine running your car, but I have no idea what that is, or where it would have come from.