Oil Sump Gasket replacement & repair made easy

The sump gasket forms the seal between the bottom of the engine block and sump pan. The oil sump gasket is a basic seal made from various materials according to the requirements of the manufacturer. On some vehicles, the gasket is actually a sealant, rather than a physical part.

What does an oil sump gasket replacement involve?

There will be different requirement of the process depending on the engine manufacturer, but the basic requirement is similar as follows;

The vehicles will be raised to allow access underneath.
Mechanic will inspect the oil sump and the gasket.
The engine oil will be drained.
The oil sump pan will be removed.
The surfaces of the components will be cleaned.
A new sump gasket will be fitted or in some cases, new sealant will be applied.
Mechanic will advise if any other parts need to be replaced.
Mechanic will run the engine and check for any leaks.

Can I do an oil sump gasket replacement myself?

Unless you are a qualified mechanic with the required skills, training and equipment to do the job, we strongly recommend an oil sump gasket replacement is only carried out by a professional mechanic. ClickMechanic can help get you a vetted and local mechanic to carry out the work. Just enter your postcode and your car's registration number at the top of this page and select the work needed to get an instant fixed price up front.

How do you know if your oil pan gasket is leaking?

As the component is simple, there are only a couple of points to look for;

Oil seeping out between the oil sump and the cylinder block.
Patches of oil under the car (if no engine undertray fitted)

How long will an oil sump gasket replacement take?

On average, oil sump gasket replacement times can range from 1.5 to 4 hours with an average of 2.5 hours. The time that the job takes will depend on a number of factors, like your vehicle's make and model, year, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.

How often should I replace an oil sump gasket?

If there is only a very small, damp oil area around the gasket, it may just need tightening down. However, anything more than that requires the oil sump gasket to be replaced, and this should be done as soon as possible as it will only get worse.

How common is an oil sump gasket replacement?

As every car pretty much has one and it is subject to expansion and contraction as the engine goes from cold to hot and back again, one of the most common causes of engine oil leaks is the oil sump.

Can you drive with a leaking oil pan gasket?

If you suspect there is any issue with your vehicle's engine oil pan gasket or there are concerns about its age or condition, book an inspection with a professional mechanic as soon as possible. Driving the vehicle may lead to further complications and engine damage.

How much does an oil sump gasket replacement cost?

Cost for an oil sump gasket replacement is on average £200, with prices ranging from £130 to £300. Ultimately, the cost of replacing the oil sump gasket depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement. Find out what you could save by having your oil sump gasket replaced by ClickMechanic by selecting your car at the top of this page!

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Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Oil Sump Gasket replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

These estimates may include Engine oil, Engine oil filter and/or Oil sump pan gasket

42 manufacturers for Oil Sump Gasket Replacement

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Alfa Romeo Parts costs: £65.56 - £117.67 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 67	£224	£145 - £232	£236 - £384	Get exact price
Audi Parts costs: £68.03 - £140.80 Labour time: 1-12 hours # of quotes: 532	£412	£150 - £756	£245 - £1,414	Get exact price
BMW Parts costs: £85.33 - £154.33 Labour time: 2-5 hours # of quotes: 1984	£309	£238 - £347	£407 - £590	Get exact price
Chevrolet Parts costs: £48.90 - £128.16 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 75	£157	£103 - £184	£167 - £281	Get exact price
Chrysler Parts costs: £49.55 - £171.64 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 67	£165	£104 - £263	£168 - £411	Get exact price
Citroen Parts costs: £49.57 - £91.33 Labour time: 2-3 hours # of quotes: 417	£181	£159 - £202	£277 - £341	Get exact price
Dacia Parts costs: £55.01 - £66.01 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1	£126	£137 - £137	£229 - £229	Get exact price
Daewoo Parts costs: £33.25 - £39.90 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 9	£74	£77 - £82	£127 - £138	Get exact price
Daihatsu Parts costs: £48.29 - £62.90 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 8	£132	£115 - £145	£192 - £248	Get exact price
Dodge Parts costs: £76.67 - £121.77 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 28	£165	£142 - £169	£222 - £255	Get exact price
Fiat Parts costs: £48.40 - £73.21 Labour time: 0-3 hours # of quotes: 350	£146	£97 - £177	£156 - £305	Get exact price
Ford Parts costs: £51.24 - £126.71 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1101	£164	£111 - £193	£181 - £301	Get exact price
Honda Parts costs: £53.39 - £98.84 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 84	£196	£135 - £240	£227 - £413	Get exact price
Hyundai Parts costs: £59.78 - £105.47 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 130	£151	£109 - £188	£170 - £304	Get exact price
Iveco Parts costs: £125.49 - £150.59 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 4	£194	£205 - £205	£308 - £308	Get exact price
Jaguar Parts costs: £116.05 - £200.54 Labour time: 3-5 hours # of quotes: 132	£365	£304 - £440	£514 - £744	Get exact price
Jeep Parts costs: £101.22 - £146.24 Labour time: 1-5 hours # of quotes: 27	£267	£160 - £351	£239 - £603	Get exact price
Kia Parts costs: £46.92 - £82.74 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 123	£121	£96 - £134	£154 - £213	Get exact price
Land Rover Parts costs: £84.58 - £178.46 Labour time: 0-3 hours # of quotes: 369	£270	£134 - £285	£199 - £450	Get exact price
LDV Parts costs: £109.69 - £131.63 Labour time: 0-1 hours # of quotes: 4	£162	£159 - £159	£229 - £229	Get exact price
Lexus Parts costs: £75.75 - £142.03 Labour time: 1-6 hours # of quotes: 8	£303	£154 - £410	£246 - £723	Get exact price
Mazda Parts costs: £64.06 - £128.72 Labour time: 0-2 hours # of quotes: 180	£148	£113 - £167	£175 - £248	Get exact price
Mercedes-Benz Parts costs: £87.70 - £141.64 Labour time: 3-5 hours # of quotes: 339	£329	£260 - £369	£449 - £641	Get exact price
MG Parts costs: £52.42 - £62.90 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 10	£123	£111 - £111	£179 - £179	Get exact price
MINI Parts costs: £75.59 - £114.14 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 466	£170	£136 - £185	£210 - £293	Get exact price
Mitsubishi Parts costs: £85.48 - £153.80 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 66	£225	£174 - £281	£279 - £458	Get exact price
Nissan Parts costs: £47.15 - £129.39 Labour time: 2-4 hours # of quotes: 182	£260	£158 - £310	£277 - £531	Get exact price
Peugeot Parts costs: £49.57 - £85.84 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 566	£179	£142 - £210	£244 - £362	Get exact price
Peugeot Talbot Parts costs: £86.45 - £103.74 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 26	£154	£157 - £157	£245 - £245	Get exact price
Porsche Parts costs: £102.02 - £147.22 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 27	£231	£195 - £261	£307 - £422	Get exact price
Renault Parts costs: £50.30 - £103.98 Labour time: 1-4 hours # of quotes: 354	£219	£151 - £265	£262 - £459	Get exact price
Rover Parts costs: £57.44 - £73.27 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 31	£125	£123 - £127	£199 - £205	Get exact price
Saab Parts costs: £69.86 - £109.21 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 39	£196	£150 - £210	£244 - £346	Get exact price
SEAT Parts costs: £53.67 - £106.38 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 111	£159	£125 - £178	£206 - £285	Get exact price
Skoda Parts costs: £57.25 - £115.91 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 103	£151	£128 - £178	£210 - £279	Get exact price
Smart Parts costs: £32.03 - £53.96 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 31	£111	£92 - £122	£158 - £207	Get exact price
Subaru Parts costs: £62.90 - £91.49 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 14	£163	£129 - £161	£207 - £261	Get exact price
Suzuki Parts costs: £44.61 - £73.74 Labour time: 1-4 hours # of quotes: 34	£171	£121 - £252	£206 - £454	Get exact price
Toyota Parts costs: £39.13 - £90.90 Labour time: 2-7 hours # of quotes: 208	£299	£165 - £433	£297 - £803	Get exact price
Vauxhall Parts costs: £52.55 - £88.87 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 1740	£157	£115 - £172	£187 - £284	Get exact price
Volkswagen Parts costs: £57.69 - £108.63 Labour time: 1-2 hours # of quotes: 694	£164	£129 - £184	£210 - £296	Get exact price
Volvo Parts costs: £5.67 - £111.96 Labour time: 1-3 hours # of quotes: 49	£161	£60 - £208	£115 - £340	Get exact price

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Mechanics that undertake oil sump gasket work

Carma Autocare, St Leonards On Sea
E.L.S AUTOMOTIVE, Daventry
Mykal Marshall, West End

Recent Oil Sump Gasket replacement quotes

These recent quotes were taken from our quote engine which uses third-party industry standard data on repair times, along with a live parts retailer, and a regional labour rate to build an accurate free quote. We are constantly improving our quote engine, so please let us know if a price seems incorrect.

£286.10

Oil sump/pan gasket replacement

Renault Clio

Northampton

£138.56

Oil sump/pan gasket replacement

Vauxhall Vectra

Nottingham

£154.63

Oil sump/pan gasket replacement

MINI Mini

Birmingham

£321.24

Oil sump/pan gasket replacement

BMW 3 Series

Romford

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Want to learn more about Oil Sump Gasket replacements?

What does the oil sump gasket do?

What does an oil sump gasket replacement involve?

Can I do an oil sump gasket replacement myself?

How do you know if your oil pan gasket is leaking?

How long will an oil sump gasket replacement take?

How often should I replace an oil sump gasket?

How common is an oil sump gasket replacement?

Can you drive with a leaking oil pan gasket?

How much does an oil sump gasket replacement cost?

Want to know how much you'd pay at a franchise dealer or independent garage?

Check out the ClickMechanic price for a Oil Sump Gasket replacement. We use industry standard data & millions of data points so you know what you should be paying

Alfa Romeo

£224

£145 - £232

£236 - £384

Audi

£412

£150 - £756

£245 - £1,414

BMW

£309

£238 - £347

£407 - £590

Chevrolet

£157

£103 - £184

£167 - £281

Chrysler

£165

£104 - £263

£168 - £411

Citroen

£181

£159 - £202

£277 - £341

Dacia

£126

£137 - £137

£229 - £229

Daewoo

£74

£77 - £82

£127 - £138

Daihatsu

£132

£115 - £145

£192 - £248

Dodge

£165

£142 - £169

£222 - £255

Fiat

£146

£97 - £177

£156 - £305

Ford

£164

£111 - £193

£181 - £301

Honda

£196

£135 - £240

£227 - £413

Hyundai

£151

£109 - £188

£170 - £304

Iveco

£194

£205 - £205