There are some pretty severe dents (enough to alter fluid capacity specs) in my lower oil pan.
Next oil change I am changing oil cooler and would like to drop the pan for inspection (the car is new to me).

Is there a reasonable means of removing some of these dents? - has anyone tried?

Or is it just a new pan --- the oil pump has a rubber buffer b/w it, and the bottom of the pan - suction issues?.

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