Hey all,
first time truck owner, and I'm going to be changing the oil pan and gasket this weekend, any advice or problems I should be aware of, it's a '97 Dodge ram 1500 sport, 5.2, V8 Magnum with almost 120,000 miles.
TIA

 

Not too bad of a job. While you are in there, might consider replacing the oil pump, and pickup tube as well.

 

Are those hard to change for someone with almost no mechanical skills?

 

No it's almost as easy at the pan. Take the pump bolts out and take the old pump out. Reverse to put the new one in

 

Be sure to prime the pump before installation though. (which consists of dumping some oil down the outlet before bolting it back in place..... )

 

I use grease but yes I did forget that important step

 

Thank you, I really appreciate the help and information.
I think I'm going to enjoy coming to this forum with questions and looking for advice. This is exactly what the information that I needed.