djskimo

Hit a protruding nail broke the oil pan. Turned engine off immediately. Now stuck in park. How do I get it out of park?

djskimo

USMC_DS1

Do you has an automatic? Tell us more about the car... year, model, PDK or MT, etc. Is the oil drained from the engine at this point?

LexVan

Turn key to position just prior to start. Foot on brake. Move gear shifter to neutral.

theporscheguy

Holy cow! Did you get it out of park?

Cuda911

Holy guacamole! How did you hit a big nail like that?

LexVan

When you discuss this with your insurance company, keep a few things in mind:

1) if the nail was stationary, it will be considered collision.

2) if the nail was moving, and you struck it, this will be considered comprehensive.

Good luck. Keep us posted.

drh

Better grab some kitty litter. Ouch!

djskimo

Thanks all. Luckily a few car enthusiasts driving by stopped by to help. One had a 991 and offered to use his car to help figure out how to get it out of park. Just turn ignition one click then pushed to neutral.

Took 8 guys to push the car out (on an incline).

It's a 2012 4 GTS.

Big crack on the bottom of the engine about 2 inches. Ill try to take pic

djskimo

yashagrawal

That's a big gash, you must have hit something substantial...
I have seen some metal protector plates, would those have helped in this situation. Does anyone use them..

Eric - Plug Guy

Geez man, that's one big mess...very sorry to hear it. Hope it's easily fixed and covered. Best of luck with it.

Drive safe everyone.

USMC_DS1

I had porsche skid plate on my car originally but have gone to a thick billeted oil pan by FVD.

SecretAsianMan

Oh crap!!! Glad some good samaritans were able to help you out.

IslandS52

holy!!!!