Your Audi oil pan is one of the first places you’ll most likely experience an
oil leak. The oil pan is a device that functions as an oil reservoir in your
vehicle. It can be found mounted at the bottom of the crankcase. Made out of
a thin layer of steel, the oil pan is detachable and bolted underneath the crankcase.
It is molded into a deeper section to optimize its function. The oil pump and
oil drain plug are assisted by the oil pan. The oil pan works by gathering oil
that is flowing down from the sides of the crankcase when you turn off your vehicle.
The oil collected by the oil pan is sloshed around and if you have a leak, the
oil is sure to find its way out. If you’re thinking about installing your own
oil pan, it’s important that you work carefully and take your time. Over tightening
the bolts as you install your oil pan can cause the oil pan and front cover to
be pushed inward around the bolt holes.
