Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Cost (2026)

Replacing an oil pan gasket on a pickup costs about $275–$670 at an independent shop in 2026, based on Ford’s published warranty times for the F-150 (2.3–3.2 hours on 4x2, 2.9–4.1 on 4x4) at $100–$150/hr. Gasket sets cost about $15–$80; on cars a set runs $22–$43, but we found no published car labor time. Crossovers with transverse V6s need 3.1–3.4 hours plus a toe alignment check.

Sources: chain price pages, retailer and manufacturer list prices, official documents (below) · Prices checked 2026-11-09 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology

Oil Pan Gasket Replacement cost by service type

ServiceParts / fluidLaborTypical shop total
Pickup, 4x2 (F-150)$46–$54Fel-Pro OS 30840 R2.3–3.2 hrFord F-150 2.7L/3.5L warranty times$275–$535[1],[2],[3],[4],[5],[6]Gasket set + 2.3–3.2 hr × $100–$150/hr
Pickup, 4x4 (front axle lowered)$46–$542.9–4.1 hr$335–$670[1],[2],[4],[5],[6]Gasket set + 2.9–4.1 hr × $100–$150/hr
Transverse V6 crossover or sedan (Edge, Fusion)—Pan / gasket extra3.1–4.2 hr3.1–3.4 hr + up to 0.8 toe check$310–$630[5],[6],[7]Labor only: 3.1–4.2 hr × $100–$150/hr
4-cylinder car (Camry, Civic, Accord)$22–$43Fel-Pro OS 30713 / OS 30746—Labor not published — get a quote[8],[9]Gasket set list prices; no published car labor time found
GM V8 pickup (Silverado 5.3L)$68–$80Victor Reinz 10-10223-01—Labor not published — get a quote[10]Gasket set list price; no published GM labor time found

Add an oil change: the oil is drained to drop the pan. Ford’s bulletins replace the pan itself with one that has a press-in-place gasket, so the dealer parts bill can be higher than a gasket set. Before tax, shop-supply and disposal fees. Where we derive a total, labor is hours × $$100–$150 per hour[5],[6]. See the methodology.

DIY vs. shop vs. dealer

WhereCostWhat you get
DIY$15–$80Gasket setFeasible on cars with an exposed pan; on many trucks and AWD vehicles a crossmember, subframe or front axle is in the way. Surfaces must be clean and dry for the sealant to bond.[2],[4],[8],[10]
Chain / independent shop$275–$670PickupGasket set plus Ford’s labor hours at $100–$150/hr. We found no chain that posts an oil pan gasket price.[5],[6]
Dealer$335–$770F-150, derivedThe same F-150 job at dealer labor rates ($125–$175/hr); a new sealed pan, if used, is extra.[2],[4],[11],[12]

Ford’s procedure requires residue-free sealing surfaces and installing the pan within 10 minutes of applying RTV sealant; its bulletins blame leaks on poor RTV adhesion.[2]

What drives the cost

  • 4x4 and AWD: Ford adds 0.4–1.0 hour on 4x4 trucks, where the front axle has to be lowered.[2],[3],[4]
  • Alignment: on transverse crossovers and sedans, Ford adds 0.6–0.8 hour to check and correct toe after the subframe work, plus 0.5 for a 360° camera alignment.[7]
  • Gasket vs. sealant: some engines use formed-in-place sealant instead of a gasket; Subaru says it enhanced its production sealant application on FA/FB engines.[13]
  • Combined jobs: Ford’s 2.7L F-150 bulletin pays 6.7–7.6 hours when valve covers are resealed too.[4]

When you actually need it

Repair it when oil is dripping from the pan seam, not just from the drain plug (a loose or worn drain-plug washer is a far cheaper fix). Ford’s bulletins describe leaks at the pan’s RTV seal.[2]

Until it’s fixed, check the oil level often and top it up; if the oil pressure light comes on, stop the engine.

If the oil pressure light comes on, stop and see the oil pressure warning light.

Related: P0524 engine oil pressure too low.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an oil pan gasket replacement cost?

About $275–$670 at an independent shop for a pickup, based on Ford’s F-150 labor times. On a transverse V6 crossover, labor alone is about $310–$630. Gasket sets cost $15–$80.

How long does it take to replace an oil pan gasket?

Ford’s warranty times are 2.3–3.2 hours on a 4x2 F-150, 2.9–4.1 hours on a 4x4, and 3.1–3.4 hours on Edge, Fusion and similar crossovers and sedans, plus an alignment check.

Why is oil pan gasket labor so expensive?

The pan sits under the engine, often above a crossmember, subframe or front axle that has to be lowered first. The gasket itself is cheap.

Can I drive with an oil pan gasket leak?

A slow seep, yes, if you keep the oil topped up. A fast leak can drain the engine; if the oil pressure light comes on, stop.

Sources

  1. PartsHawk, Fel-Pro OS 30840 R oil pan gasket set, 2011–17 Ford F-150 / Mustang, accessed 2026-11-11.
  2. Ford Motor Company (TSB 20-2051, via NHTSA), 3.5L EcoBoost F-150 / Expedition / Navigator: oil pan RTV seal leak — labor times, RTV procedure (2020-02-25), accessed 2026-11-11.
  3. Ford Motor Company (TSB 19-2189, via NHTSA), 2018–19 F-150 2.7L: oil leak at oil pan, install pan with press-in-place gasket — labor times (2019-08-06), accessed 2026-11-11.
  4. Ford Motor Company (TSB 23-2083, via NHTSA), 2015–17 F-150 2.7L EcoBoost oil leaks: oil pan, and valve covers + oil pan — labor times (2023-03-17), accessed 2026-11-11.
  5. Ratchet+Wrench, 2026 Ratchet+Wrench Industry Survey (posted labor rate distribution, p. 13) (2026-06-29), accessed 2026-11-09.
  6. Ratchet+Wrench, Industry Insights: U.S. Auto Repair Shops and Labor Rate Trends (PartsTech 2025 shop survey) (2026-08-19), accessed 2026-11-09.
  7. Ford Motor Company (TSB 23-2075, via NHTSA), 2018–19 Edge / Fusion / Continental / MKX / MKZ / Nautilus 2.7L/3.0L: oil pan leak — labor times incl. toe check (2023-03-08), accessed 2026-11-11.
  8. PartsHawk, Fel-Pro OS 30713 oil pan gasket set, 2002–11 Toyota Camry / 2009–12 Corolla / RAV4, accessed 2026-11-11.
  9. PartsHawk, Fel-Pro OS 30746 oil pan gasket set, 2002–15 Honda Civic / 2003–12 Accord / CR-V, accessed 2026-11-11.
  10. PartsHawk, Victor Reinz 10-10223-01 oil pan gasket set, 1999–2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V8, accessed 2026-11-11.
  11. Dealership Guy, Reynolds and Reynolds: repair orders, rates increase for shops (Fixed Operation Golden Metrics 2026) (2026-08-17), accessed 2026-11-09.
  12. Reynolds and Reynolds, The Fixed Operations Golden Metrics 2025 (dealer effective labor rate) (2025-08), accessed 2026-11-09.
  13. Subaru of America (SIB 02-192-24R, via NHTSA), FA/FB engines: oil leak diagnosis; production formed-in-place gasket application enhanced (2025-04-22), accessed 2026-11-11.