How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Plymouth Voyager

If you observe a puddle of oil under your Plymouth Voyager, a worn out oil pan gasket is one possible reason. Changing the oil pan gasket on newer model Voyagers is fairly complicated, but on a 1996 model, the job is fairly straightforward, especially if your Voyager has a 2.4-L engine. Larger engines are slightly more involved and require removing more engine components.

Difficulty: Moderately ChallengingInstructionsThings You'll Need:

Jack and jack stand
Wrench
Drain pan
Clean rags
Solvent
Replacement gasket
Torque wrench
Approximately 4.5 to 5.5 quarts oil
Empty milk carton

Step 1
Park the Plymouth Voyager on a level spot and leave the gears in park. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Jack up the front of the vehicle and settle the vehicle securely on a jack stand. Block the rear wheels to keep them from rolling.
Step 2
Slide under the vehicle and find the plug on the oil pan. Put the drain pan under the oil pan and remove the plug with a wrench. Let the old oil drain completely into the drain pan before proceeding. Once the oil has drained, replace the plug.
Step 3
Remove the bolts holding the oil pan in place and carefully remove the oil pan. Scrape off the old gasket. Wipe out the inside of the oil pan with a clean rag and wipe the joining surface with solvent.
Step 4
Put on a new gasket and replace the oil pan, tightening the bolts with a torque wrench to 105 lbs.
Step 5
Remove the jack stand and lower the vehicle. Pour about 4.5 quarts of oil in the engine and check the level with the dipstick. Add more oil to bring it up to the correct level, if necessary. Plymouth Voyagers require between 4.5 and 5.5 quarts of oil.
Step 6
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
Step 7
Put the old oil in an empty milk carton and dispose of it properly at a garage or hazardous waste facility.