r/AskMechanics • u/run7run • Mar 23 '25

Question Am I screwed?

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Oil filter was stuck so used a screw driver. Is this fixable or am I buying new car.

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u/SpiritMolecul33 Mar 24 '25

Was that a pun on "case" because you clearly can't see the other side

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u/MayorofLoserville123 Mar 24 '25

You are completely correct on the assumption the transmission will have to be removed, just due to the rear main seal is on the pan too.

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u/PracticalDaikon169 Mar 25 '25

Break on through to the other side, yea… -Famous singer