Engine · important priority
Oil Pan Replacement Cost & Pricing
Replace a cracked, stripped, or leaking engine oil pan that holds the engine's oil supply. A damaged oil pan causes oil leaks and, if ignored, can lead to catastrophic engine damage from oil starvation.
Typical Oil Pan Replacement cost
$320–$1,280, with an average estimate of $680 before vehicle-specific adjustments.
What to expect
Difficulty: moderate. Typical labor time: 2–6 hours.
Mechanic's tip
Impact damage (road debris or bottoming out) is the most common cause of a cracked oil pan. A stripped drain plug thread can often be repaired with a thread insert for under $50, saving the cost of a full pan replacement. FWD and AWD vehicles often require partial engine or subframe removal for access — confirm this with your shop before approving the estimate.