Can aluminum oil pans for cars be welded?

Question

My car has a small scrape on the bottom of the oil pan and ot started leaking, its an 06 Dodge Stratus. I was wondering instead of replacing the oil pan could it be welded since replacing it costs a lot more and its very hard to find the pan?

Answer 1

it can but it is cheaper and safer to replace it.

Answer 2

yes it can be welded, but will probably have to be removed from the car to do a proper job.

Answer 3

Yes it can be repaired, you will need to remove it from the vehicle and make sure it is spotlessly clean for successful welding. Aluminium welding requires a certain amount of skill, take it to a good welding shop and get a price quote first!.

Good luck.

Answer 4

It can be welded ,but your going to have to take it off to weld the hold up.The reason is that the oil can't be there when you weld , it would get to hot and might not stick right are it could cause a bigger hold in it.