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Pontiac Grand Am Oil Pan

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Transmission Oil Pan for Chevrolet Malibu Oldsmobile PontiacTransmission Oil Pan for Chevrolet Malibu Oldsmobile Pontiac
A-Premium®Part # APOP329
Transmission Oil Pan for Chevrolet Malibu Oldsmobile Pontiac
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$54.99
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Fits 2009 - 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2009 - 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 2009 - 2010 Pontiac G6, 2007 - 2010 Pontiac G5, 2007 - 2009 Saturn Aura, 2006 - 2010 Chevrolet HHR, 2006 - 2010 Saturn Vue, 2005 - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2005 - 2010 Pontiac G6, 2005 - 2007 Saturn Ion, 2004 - 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004 - 2005 Chevrolet Classic, 2002 - 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2001 - 2005 Saturn L300, 2001 - 2003 Saturn L200, 2001 - 2003 Saturn LW200, 2001 - 2003 Saturn LW300, 2001 - 2002 Saturn L100, 2000 - 2000 Saturn LS, 2000 - 2000 Saturn LS1
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1002TC6H
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Engine Oil Pan for Chevy Malibu 97-99 Olds Alero Pontiac Grand Am Sunfire 97-02
A-Premium®Part # APOP241
Engine Oil Pan for Chevy Malibu 97-99 Olds Alero Pontiac Grand Am Sunfire 97-02
4.693 Reviews
$98.99
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Fits 1999 - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 1999 - 2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 1997 - 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1997 - 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1997 - 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 1997 - 2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 1997 - 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, 1997 - 2001 Pontiac Grand Am, 1997 - 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1997 - 2000 Pontiac Sunfire, 1997 - 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 1997 - 1998 Buick Skylark, 1997 - 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1997 - 1997 Buick Skylark, 1997 - 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionRear
ColorSilver
ConditionNew
item #1002T7WY
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Transmission Oil Pan with Gasket for Chevy Malibu HHR Pontiac G5 Saturn Vue Olds
A-Premium®Part # APOPK040
Transmission Oil Pan with Gasket for Chevy Malibu HHR Pontiac G5 Saturn Vue Olds
4.693 Reviews
$48.99
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Fits 2007 - 2010 Pontiac G5, 2007 - 2009 Saturn Aura, 2006 - 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2006 - 2010 Saturn Vue, 2005 - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2005 - 2010 Pontiac G6, 2005 - 2007 Saturn Ion, 2005 - 2006 Pontiac Pursuit, 2005 - 2005 Saturn L300, 2004 - 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004 - 2005 Chevrolet Classic, 2004 - 2004 Saturn L300, 2001 - 2003 Saturn L200, 2001 - 2003 Saturn L300, 2001 - 2003 Saturn LW200, 2001 - 2003 Saturn LW300, 2001 - 2002 Saturn L100, 2000 - 2000 Saturn LS, 2000 - 2000 Saturn LS1, 2000 - 2000 Saturn LS2
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1002TK5T
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Transmission Oil Pan for Buick Riviera Cadillac Chevy Oldsmobile Pontiac
A-Premium®Part # OP118
Transmission Oil Pan for Buick Riviera Cadillac Chevy Oldsmobile Pontiac
4.693 Reviews
$43.99
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Fits 1998 - 1998 Buick LeSabre, 1998 - 1998 Buick Regal, 1998 - 1998 Buick Riviera, 1998 - 1998 Oldsmobile 88, 1998 - 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1998 - 1998 Oldsmobile LSS, 1998 - 1998 Oldsmobile Regency, 1998 - 1998 Pontiac Bonneville, 1998 - 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997 - 1998 Buick Century, 1997 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue, 1997 - 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 1997 - 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1997 - 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 1997 - 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1997 - 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, 1997 - 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1997 - 1997 Buick Regal, 1997 - 1997 Buick Riviera, 1997 - 1997 Oldsmobile 88
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1002T0G6
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Engine Oil Pan with Drain Plug for Buick Century Olds Toronado Pontiac Bonneville
A-Premium®Part # APOP206
Engine Oil Pan with Drain Plug for Buick Century Olds Toronado Pontiac Bonneville
4.693 Reviews
$75.99
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Fits 1989 - 1993 Buick Century, 1989 - 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, 1989 - 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, 1989 - 1991 Buick Skylark, 1989 - 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, 1988 - 1990 Buick Reatta, 1988 - 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, 1987 - 1990 Buick LeSabre, 1987 - 1990 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1987 - 1990 Pontiac Bonneville, 1987 - 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, 1986 - 1990 Buick Electra, 1986 - 1990 Buick Riviera, 1986 - 1990 Oldsmobile 98, 1986 - 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1986 - 1988 Buick Skylark, 1986 - 1987 Buick Somerset, 1986 - 1986 Buick LeSabre, 1986 - 1986 Buick LeSabre, 1986 - 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
ColorBlack
ConditionNew
item #1004WQ98
Note
【Note-1】 It includes the drain plug.
【Note-2】 For 1990 Buick Reatta and Riviera models, this item is compatible with Oil Level Indicator Nos. 24500027 or 25530577.
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Engine Oil Pan with 12 Bolt Holes for Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac 3.1L 3.4L
A-Premium®Part # APOP202
Engine Oil Pan with 12 Bolt Holes for Buick Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac 3.1L 3.4L
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$93.99
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Fits 2004 - 2005 Buick Century, 2004 - 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 2004 - 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 2000 - 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2000 - 2001 Chevrolet Impala, 1999 - 2003 Oldsmobile Alero, 1999 - 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 1999 - 2000 Pontiac Montana, 1997 - 2003 Buick Century, 1997 - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 1997 - 2000 Chevrolet Venture, 1997 - 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1996 - 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1996 - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1996 - 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1996 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1995 - 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, 1995 - 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1995 - 1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1994 - 1998 Buick Skylark
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionFront
ColorNatural
ConditionNew
item #1002SCYD
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Engine Oil Pan Sump for Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac Saturn L4 2.2L
A-Premium®Part # OP081
Engine Oil Pan Sump for Chevrolet Oldsmobile Pontiac Saturn L4 2.2L
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$89.99
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Fits 2005 - 2005 Chevrolet Classic, 2004 - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004 - 2004 Saturn L300, 2004 - 2004 Saturn L300, 2004 - 2004 Saturn Vue, 2003 - 2004 Saturn Ion, 2003 - 2004 Saturn Ion, 2002 - 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2002 - 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2002 - 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002 - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002 - 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 2002 - 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 2002 - 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 - 2003 Saturn Vue, 2001 - 2003 Saturn L200, 2001 - 2003 Saturn LW200, 2001 - 2002 Saturn L100, 2000 - 2000 Saturn LS
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Installation PositionCenter
ColorNatural
ConditionNew
item #1002SRA3
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AISIN Transmission Oil Pan for Chevrolet Malibu HHR Cobalt Saturn LS 1995-2011
AisinPart # PNAGM-00096
AISIN Transmission Oil Pan for Chevrolet Malibu HHR Cobalt Saturn LS 1995-2011
4.693 Reviews
$90.99
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Fits 2008 - 2010 Chevrolet HHR, 2008 - 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, 2008 - 2010 Saturn Vue, 2007 - 2010 Pontiac G5, 2007 - 2010 Saturn Vue, 2007 - 2009 Pontiac G6, 2007 - 2009 Saturn Aura, 2007 - 2008 Pontiac G5, 2007 - 2008 Saturn Aura, 2006 - 2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2006 - 2010 Pontiac G6, 2006 - 2010 Saturn Vue, 2006 - 2009 Pontiac G6, 2006 - 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006 - 2007 Chevrolet Malibu, 2006 - 2007 Saturn Ion, 2006 - 2007 Saturn Vue, 2005 - 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2005 - 2010 Pontiac G6, 2005 - 2007 Saturn Ion
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
MaterialIron
Part interchange
8685184
ConditionNew
item #1018TVZV
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AISIN Engine Oil Pan for Chevrolet Malibu Impala Buick Regal Century 1994-2005
AisinPart # PNAGM-00065
AISIN Engine Oil Pan for Chevrolet Malibu Impala Buick Regal Century 1994-2005
4.693 Reviews
$167.99
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Fits 2000 - 2003 Chevrolet Impala, 2000 - 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1999 - 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 1999 - 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1999 - 2000 Pontiac Montana, 1997 - 2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 1997 - 2000 Chevrolet Venture, 1996 - 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1996 - 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1996 - 1996 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1995 - 2001 Chevrolet Lumina, 1995 - 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1995 - 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1994 - 2005 Buick Century, 1994 - 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1994 - 1998 Buick Skylark, 1994 - 1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1994 - 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, 1994 - 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1994 - 1996 Buick Regal
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
MaterialAluminum Alloy
Part interchange
10182390, 12512670, 12577511
ConditionNew
item #1018TTRS
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AISIN Engine Oil Pan for Chevrolet Malibu Saturn LS Ion LS1 LW1 L100 2000-2005
AisinPart # PNAGM-00097
AISIN Engine Oil Pan for Chevrolet Malibu Saturn LS Ion LS1 LW1 L100 2000-2005
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$167.99
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Fits 2005 - 2005 Chevrolet Classic, 2004 - 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004 - 2004 Saturn L300, 2003 - 2004 Saturn Ion, 2002 - 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2002 - 2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002 - 2005 Pontiac Sunfire, 2002 - 2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 2001 - 2003 Saturn L200, 2001 - 2003 Saturn LW200, 2001 - 2002 Saturn L100, 2000 - 2000 Saturn LS, 2000 - 2000 Saturn LS1, 2000 - 2000 Saturn LW1
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
MaterialAluminum Alloy
Part interchange
652053, 652051, 19210614, 19256218, 12576651, 12576650
ConditionNew
item #1018TSY1
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Spectra Premium GMP59A Engine Oil Pan
Spectra PremiumPart # GMP59A
Spectra Premium GMP59A Engine Oil Pan
3.52 Reviews
$184.99
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Fits 2005-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic, 2004-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2004-2004 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2004 Saturn Ion, 2004-2004 Saturn L300, 2003-2005 Pontiac Sunfire, 2003-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2003-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2003-2003 Saturn Ion, 2002-2006 Chevrolet Zafira, 2002-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 2002-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 2002-2004 Saturn Vue, 2002-2003 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2002-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2002-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2002-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2002-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialAluminum
ColorSilver
item #1000YRL2
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Spectra Premium GMP06A Engine Oil Pan
Spectra PremiumPart # GMP06A
Spectra Premium GMP06A Engine Oil Pan
3.52 Reviews
$77.99
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Fits 1992-1992 Pontiac Sunbird, 1989-1990 Pontiac LeMans, 1988-1990 Pontiac Optima, 1988-1988 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1989 Pontiac Grand Am, 1987-1988 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1988 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1988 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1988 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1987-1988 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1987-1988 Oldsmobile Firenza, 1987-1987 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1987 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1987 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1987 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1987 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1987 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1987 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1987 Buick Skyhawk, 1987-1987 Buick Skyhawk
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Part interchange
GMP06A, 600, 501090, 264119, SPIGMP06A, 103052, KGMP6A, RGMP06A, 
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item #1000YRT7
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Spectra Premium GMP24B Engine Oil Pan
Spectra PremiumPart # GMP24B
Spectra Premium GMP24B Engine Oil Pan
3.52 Reviews
$99.99
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Fits 1995-1995 Buick Riviera, 1992-1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV, 1992-1994 Oldsmobile 88, 1992-1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1992-1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1992-1993 Buick Skylark, 1992-1993 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1992-1993 Pontiac Grand Am, 1991-1994 Buick LeSabre, 1991-1994 Buick Park Avenue, 1991-1994 Oldsmobile 98, 1991-1994 Pontiac Bonneville, 1991-1991 Buick Reatta, 1991-1991 Buick Riviera, 1991-1991 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1991-1991 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1990-1994 Buick Regal, 1990-1990 Buick Reatta, 1990-1990 Buick Riviera, 1990-1990 Oldsmobile Toronado
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialCold Rolled Steel (EDDQ)
ColorBlack
item #1000YSRU
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Spectra Premium GMP08B Engine Oil Pan
Spectra PremiumPart # GMP08B
Spectra Premium GMP08B Engine Oil Pan
3.52 Reviews
$155.99
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Fits 1979-1979 Buick Century, 1979-1979 Chevrolet El Camino, 1979-1979 Chevrolet Malibu, 1979-1979 Chevrolet Malibu, 1979-1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1979-1979 GMC Caballero, 1979-1979 Pontiac LeMans, 1978-1979 Buick Century, 1978-1979 Buick Regal, 1978-1979 Chevrolet El Camino, 1978-1979 Chevrolet Malibu, 1978-1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1978-1979 GMC Caballero, 1978-1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1978-1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1978-1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, 1978-1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon, 1978-1979 Pontiac Grand Am, 1978-1979 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1978-1979 Pontiac Grand Prix
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialCold Rolled Steel (EDDQ)
ColorBlack
item #1000YTXW
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Spectra Premium GMP03A Engine Oil Pan
Spectra PremiumPart # GMP03A
Spectra Premium GMP03A Engine Oil Pan
3.52 Reviews
$105.99
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Fits 1986-1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1985-1985 Chevrolet G30, 1985-1985 Chevrolet K20, 1985-1985 Chevrolet K20 Suburban, 1985-1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1985-1985 Pontiac Parisienne, 1984-1985 Chevrolet Corvette, 1983-1985 Pontiac Bonneville, 1983-1985 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1983-1983 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, 1982-1985 Buick Regal, 1982-1985 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1982-1985 Chevrolet C10 Suburban, 1982-1985 Chevrolet K10 Suburban, 1982-1985 GMC C1500 Suburban, 1982-1985 GMC C1500 Suburban, 1982-1985 GMC C2500 Suburban, 1982-1985 GMC G3500, 1982-1985 GMC K1500 Suburban, 1982-1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialCold Rolled Steel (EDDQ)
ColorBlack
item #1000YRP1
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Spectra Premium GMP66C Engine Oil Pan
Spectra PremiumPart # GMP66C
Spectra Premium GMP66C Engine Oil Pan
3.52 Reviews
$221.99
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Fits 2005-2005 Pontiac Montana, 2004-2005 Buick Rendezvous, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Impala, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2004-2005 Chevrolet Venture, 2004-2005 Pontiac Aztek, 2004-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 2004-2004 Pontiac Montana, 2002-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala, 2000-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1999-2000 Pontiac Montana, 1997-2005 Buick Century, 1997-2000 Chevrolet Venture, 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 1997-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 1996-2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialAluminum
ColorSilver
item #1000YTT5
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Spectra Premium GMP80A Engine Oil Pan
Spectra PremiumPart # GMP80A
Spectra Premium GMP80A Engine Oil Pan
3.52 Reviews
$54.99
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Fits 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Alero, 1997-2002 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1997-2002 Pontiac Sunfire, 1997-2001 Pontiac Grand Am, 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu, 1997-1998 Buick Skylark, 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva
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Vehicle: Pontiac Grand Am
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialAluminum
ColorSilver
item #1000YRNN
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What is an oil pan?

An oil pan is a dark-colored part that seals the bottom part of the crankcase and contains the engine oil before and after it has circulated through the engine. An oil pan is essentially responsible for lubricating various parts of the engine. 

Lubricating the engine parts reduces friction and increases their efficiency and longevity. The oil pan also prevents the engine oil from leaking (to other parts), keeping it within the lubricating system. A gasket covers the oil pan to keep the oil contained. When the engine is functional, the oil pump sucks oil from the pan and circulates it through various parts of the engine. Once all components are lubricated, the used oil returns to the pan. The size of the oil pan determines the amount of oil an engine can hold.  

An engine will only hold the amount of oil the pan can store without dipping the crankshaft. A dipped crankshaft will ventilate the oil, making it difficult to circulate into the engine.  

How to tell a broken oil pan?

The following signs will let you know if you need to repair your oil pan:

  1. 1. Oil leaks
    Puddles or spots of oil under your vehicle can indicate a leak from the oil pan.
  2. 2. Low oil levels
    Frequently checking and finding low oil levels can suggest oil is escaping from a damaged pan.
  3. 3. Unusual noises
    Hearing clanging or rattling noises from the engine area may indicate that the oil pan is loose or damaged.
  4. 4. Warning lights
    The oil pressure warning light on your dashboard may illuminate, signaling a potential oil leak or low oil pressure.
  5. 5. Visible damage
    Inspecting the oil pan for cracks, dents, or corrosion can reveal physical damage.
  6. 6. Overheating engine
    An overheating engine can occur if the oil level is too low due to a leak, affecting lubrication and cooling.

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