was driving a 1991 ford taurus with only 22,000 miles on it which had been sitting for about a year. after 800 miles noticed a burnt rubber smell and trail of transmissio fluid behind car. could this be a simple thing like the pan gasket or is it more likely a major failure

was driving a 1991 ford taurus with only 22,000 miles on it which had been sitting for about a year. after 800 miles niticed a burnt rubber smell and trail of transmissio fluid behind car. could this be a simple thing like the pan gasket or is it more likely a major failure

i have a 1994 ford taurus and i was told that the repair cost for replacing an oil pan gasket is 460.00 for parts and labor. they said they have to remove the exhaust,the starter,etc. is this true?? please help!