Should the Transmission Oil Pan Be Sealed with Gasket Maker or Gasket?

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VanLouis
07/29/25 4:57pm
Transmission oil pans can be sealed either with gasket maker or a gasket. Here are the details: 1. Transmission: A device that changes the speed ratio and direction of motion. It is used in automobiles, tractors, ships, machine tools, and various machines to alter the torque, speed, and direction of motion transmitted from the driving shaft to the driven shaft under different working conditions. Gear-driven transmissions generally consist of a housing and several gear pairs. 2. Functions of the Transmission: Change the transmission ratio to expand the range of torque and speed variations of the driving wheels; enable reverse driving without changing the rotation direction of the engine crankshaft; interrupt power transmission to the driving wheels when the engine starts, idles, the vehicle shifts gears, or needs to stop for power output; enable neutral gear, allowing the transmission to not output power when the clutch is engaged.
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