Temporarily Fixing an Oil Pan

j.evon0096_185270
Wed, 22 May 2024 17:48:11 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

I don’t know how it happened but I saw my car in a puddle of oil today and found a hole the size of a quarter in the oil pan. Last time I drove it was a little over an hour on smooth freeways. It didn’t leak oil while driving or even going up the driveway, only after I left it parked.

Anyway my local Honda dealer wants nearly $800 for an oil pan but I found one online for around $350. Until it arrives is it safe to cut up a soda can and JB weld it closed? I know I’ll probably need to take it off to clean it up before applying it but I’m just worried it might give while I’m on the freeway without me realizing and then the engine seizes up

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