Hi

My Toyota dealer told me that my camry 2006 model has a oil pan leaking and to reseal it they will charge $395.

I always go to the same dealer for my service. What can be the reason for the oil pan to leak.

• Is this something that dealers might have caused is my previous service. And if yes how can I get them to fix it for free or lower charge
• Is this a right price to fix it.

Thanks

 

Is there really a leak? Place cardboard under the engine after driving and look for oil spots.

Doubt if the dealer caused this or if they will fix it for free or reduced charge.

Price sounds OK for dealer might find lower quotes at independent shops.

 

Don't worry about fixing it. There is no need to fix drips/tiny leaks like this from a reliability, safety perspective.
Common. Most cars have a drip or two leaking from somewhere and yours happens to be the oil pan gasket, also common.
My Dodge Grand Caravan ran 150,000 miles like that, seldom added oil between changes, btw.
So check your oil once/month for the next several, save $395 and feel good about it.

Also many auto parts stores sell 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 foot aluminum sheets just for putting under the motor/tranny
to keep the drips from staining garage floors. ~$20; I have two.

 

lower oil pan leaks on toyotas are very common issues , normally is not a safe situation ,if the leak is big oil will get on the lower control arm bushing ,the bushing will go bad very fast , the labor time for most camrys oil pan is 2.7 hours some are 3.0 Hours and toyota PFIG DELANT IS $17.00 and the oil change fee plus tax.
oil leaks are cover under 5/60 warranty and most ins company will cover them as well

reason for a leak sealant goes bad after temperature change and age

 

WOW, never heard of that, thanks.
Can you please name one insurance co. and what type of coverage (collision, comprehensive, ...) that would be?

Mucho Thanks.

 

extended warranty ins company like Toyota extra care or toyota platinum extended warranty , first extended warranty ext.