How to remove and install an oil pan in 3.0L V6 engine on Saturn Vue?

Before getting at the oil pan, turn off the engine by removing the negative cable from the battery, drain the oil and take out the oil filter. Lift the car and put on jackstands and then unbolt the transaxle bellhousing brace bolts at the oil pan and the mounting bolts of the oil pan. Take extra care to remove the oil pan from the block by prying it away between the oil pan and the engine block surfaces, apart from the pry points to avoid bending or cracking or both, which may or may not lead to an oil leak; if you have to force the removal of the oil pan, then use a large rubber mallet or a block of wood accompanied by a hammer to apply enough force to free the part. For installation, use a gasket scraper or putty knife to remove all old gasket material, seal, from both pan and engine block then, before installing, clean both surfaces together with the mating surface of the engine block with lacquer thinner or acetone; the bolt holes in the engine block should be clean. On the engine block reinforcement, there are specific holes that must be aligned with special alignment dowels before fitting the oil pan. Use a 2 mm bead of RTV sealant to the flange of the oil pan, in a 3 mm bead line around and a little at from front and rear seams where the Oil pump and rear seal retainer meets the engine block. Place the oil pan on the engine block, fit the front bracket assembly and fasten the bolts loosely so that they can only be tightened with fingers, do the same for the bellhousing brace/oil pan bolts. In this step, the oil pan bolts need to be coated with thread locking compound before installing them and then using a deep socket to remove the alignment dowels; then, tighten the bolt to the required torque, in a star form from the center of the oil pan. The following steps include repairing the steps of taking out the oil, the installing of a new oil filler, refilling the crankcase with oil, reconnecting the battery and at last starting the engine, checking for oil leaks at the oil pan, repeating the check after a road test.

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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 19256218
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Engine Oil Pan; Pan, Engine Oil
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- Ion | 2003-2005 | 1, 2, 3, Red Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- L100 | 2001-2002 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- L200 | 2001-2003 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- L300 | 2004 | 1 | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- LS | 2000 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- LS1 | 2000 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- LW1 | 2000 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- LW200 | 2001-2003 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
- Vue | 2002-2005 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan, Green Line Part Number: 12601240
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- Other Name: Pan, Engine Oil; Engine Oil Pan
- Replaces: 12578193
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- Aura | 2007-2009 | Green Line, Hybrid, XE, XR | 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Ion | 2005-2007 | 1, 2, 3, Red Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Sky | 2007-2010 | Base, Red Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Vue | 2002-2010 | Base, Green Line, Hybrid, XE, XR | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 12604911
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- Other Name: Pan, Engine Oil; Engine Oil Pan
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- Aura | 2008 | XE | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Vue | 2008-2010 | XE | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 12603201
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- Other Name: Pan, Engine Oil; Engine Oil Pan
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- Aura | 2007 | XE | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Relay | 2006-2007 | 1, 2, 3 | 6 Cyl 3.9 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 12593455
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- Other Name: Pan, Engine Oil; Engine Oil Pan
- Replaces: 12581555
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- Relay | 2005-2007 | 1, 2, 3 | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 55561654
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pan, Engine Oil
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- Astra | 2008-2009 | XE, XR | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 12666374
$179.01 MSRP: $281.67
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- Other Name: Pan, Engine Oil; Engine Oil Pan
- Replaces: 12609875, 12575368, 12636673, 12638371
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- Aura | 2007-2009 | XR | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Outlook | 2007-2010 | XE, XR | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Vue | 2008-2010 | Red Line, XR | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 9157816
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pan Assembly, Oil; Engine Oil Pan; Pan, Engine Oil
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- L300 | 2001-2005 | 2, 3, Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- LS2 | 2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- LW2 | 2000 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- LW300 | 2001-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 55558816
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pan, Engine Oil
- Replaces: 12584345
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- Ion | 2004-2007 | 1, 2, 3, Red Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 24443273
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pan, Engine Oil
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- Vue | 2002-2003 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 21015428
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Engine Oil Pan; Pan, Engine Oil
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- SC | 1991-1992 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
- SC1 | 1993-2002 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
- SC2 | 1993-2002 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
- SL | 1991-2002 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
- SL1 | 1991-2002 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
- SL2 | 1991-2002 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
- SW1 | 1993-1999 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
- SW2 | 1993-2001 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.9 L GAS
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Saturn Oil Pan Part Number: 12582338
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Pan, Engine Oil; Engine Oil Pan
Fits the following Saturn Models:
- Vue | 2004-2007 | Base, Red Line | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

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Saturn Oil Pan stores and protects engine oil in order to ensure that lubrication does not miss a beat. It came in a burst in 1991, when Saturn introduced lightweight polymer body panels, shrug-off design of parking lot dings, hard-line finish that mocked the winter road salt, and assembly techniques created to provide real value rather than the showroom gimmicks, which quickly earned Saturn trust. Other concepts that Saturn advocated included lost-foam casting in the body of its engines, shaving pounds, enhancing tolerance, and allowing even base trims to accelerate with a sharp, confident thrust, consuming gallons of gas during long commutes without any trouble. Saturn drivers appreciated the no haggle price, the dealership culture of friendliness, and the fact that the noise of corporate had been kept out of the cabin allowing the road to dominate the conversation most days. Oil Pan walls are now made in cast aluminum, which does not warp when hot, maintains thread tightness, and incorporates cooling fins, with its deep sump design pumping even when it is hard cornering and the oil is forced to one side. Oil Pan capacity will leave plenty of reserve, and new crank journals, cam lobes, and timing chains are covered without being starved, extending engine life and reducing the possibility of metal grind on cold startups. Gasketed Oil Pan flange fits well with simple torque requirements, which stop drippage of the driveway.

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Q: How to remove and install an oil pan in 3.0L V6 engine on Saturn Vue?
A:
Before getting at the oil pan, turn off the engine by removing the negative cable from the battery, drain the oil and take out the oil filter. Lift the car and put on jackstands and then unbolt the transaxle bellhousing brace bolts at the oil pan and the mounting bolts of the oil pan. Take extra care to remove the oil pan from the block by prying it away between the oil pan and the engine block surfaces, apart from the pry points to avoid bending or cracking or both, which may or may not lead to an oil leak; if you have to force the removal of the oil pan, then use a large rubber mallet or a block of wood accompanied by a hammer to apply enough force to free the part. For installation, use a gasket scraper or putty knife to remove all old gasket material, seal, from both pan and engine block then, before installing, clean both surfaces together with the mating surface of the engine block with lacquer thinner or acetone; the bolt holes in the engine block should be clean. On the engine block reinforcement, there are specific holes that must be aligned with special alignment dowels before fitting the oil pan. Use a 2 mm bead of RTV sealant to the flange of the oil pan, in a 3 mm bead line around and a little at from front and rear seams where the Oil pump and rear seal retainer meets the engine block. Place the oil pan on the engine block, fit the front bracket assembly and fasten the bolts loosely so that they can only be tightened with fingers, do the same for the bellhousing brace/oil pan bolts. In this step, the oil pan bolts need to be coated with thread locking compound before installing them and then using a deep socket to remove the alignment dowels; then, tighten the bolt to the required torque, in a star form from the center of the oil pan. The following steps include repairing the steps of taking out the oil, the installing of a new oil filler, refilling the crankcase with oil, reconnecting the battery and at last starting the engine, checking for oil leaks at the oil pan, repeating the check after a road test.