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Originally Posted by *Axel
Since when is removing an oil pan "altering" or "tampering" with the engine? ...
No, I am not a lawyer or an automotive engineer. I'm not giving advice, just calling out BS.
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Let's go with common sense?
If you pull the oil pan, document that there is no issue (or even if you don't) and later you have an engine failure due to oil starvation, how are you going to prove you didn't cause the problem?
Now, the dealership/Toyota/Subaru may not know you dropped the pan and reapplied the sealant, in which case sure you may get away with it. I suppose you could also use a different color sealant, which may or may not prove your point (it also could disprove your point by being self-incriminating).
No one is saying you don't have the right to do this, or any other service on your vehicle but I don't believe you can say with any more certainty that it won't impact warranty.
If say, you did your own oil change, and inadvertently left a gasket on the oil filter, or forgot to replace the drain plug, and this caused engine damage I doubt it would be covered by warranty. This is the same thing.