RTV VS Gasket

[MexRocket12]

This is a question for the oil pan. My friend used black RTV on his oilpan and it leaks from there. IS there a different color RTV I can use? Or should I just use that paper gasket. Thanks

 

[SlowSpyder]

use ultra black, which when you squeeze it out actually looks dark grey. Use ultra black because it is sensor safe.

 

[Novablue454]

Id go get an oil pan gasket. Its like two dollars more then the rtv, and you know its going to seal

 

[Dream On]

RTV is used on my car, and it's what the factory uses I believe. Mine doesn't leak.

 

[mcneilbmx]

i used RTV on mine also
havent had any problems

 

[housegsx]

Ultra Grey RTV is what's recommended. I use it and have no leaks.

 

[FORMONTOYA]

The RTV "Gray" corresponds to the same product used on the oil pan for the 2G (2Gs don't come with an oil pan gasket). Although a gasket is available for the 6 bolt: http://www.jnztuning.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_41&products_id=46

 

[MexRocket12]

So is it then Ultra black or grey?

 

[DSMunknown]

So is it then Ultra black or grey?

For the oil pan, the choice is Ultra Grey, brought to you by Permatex.

 

[housegsx]

Repair manuals say ultra grey. Grey is what was on mine when I removed the pan. It's what the factory used. Others may work, but grey is recommended.

Each color is a little different. Read about them here.
http://www.permatex.com/products/automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_makers.htm

 

[chrisfullwood]

i always use rtv sealant, and a gasket.
That was the procedure for any car that didnt have a reusable gasket at the stealership i worked in. also to tighten the oil pan bolts down just barely to begin with, let it sit a good hour or so (depending on outside temp) to let the sealant set. then tighten them down.
this way all the sealant doesnt get squeezed out. which will then lead to a leak, especially if you get a cork gasket, as it can also lead to the gasket splitting.
one of my friends just did a tranny service on his car and overtightened his pan gasket. then asks me why it could be leaking....

 

[dsmfa9nutter]

Like chris said, use a gasket coated with rtv.

 

[sawnuoff]

personally i use the hondabond i have no leaks on my pan and even have a windage tray also,which uses the hole pan bolts to hold it in place, and no gasket.

i used one of those pointed end you put on the tube and make a bead about 4mm in diameter around the pan, put it all around the bolt holes, and as long as a screwdriver was used to pry and the oil pan off it should not leak.