1978 GMC K15 Oil Pans

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Keep Your 1978 GMC K15 in Top Shape with Quality Oil Pans

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Oil Pan, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1978 GMC K15 looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Engine Oil Pan Baffles and Oil Pans. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1978 GMC K15 Oil Pan at Advance Auto Parts is around $411.48, with a range that starts at $97.99 and goes up to $587.99. With 17 options in stock from 3 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Engine Oil Pan: Direct Fit, Steel, Sump, LS Aluminum Rear Sump Low-Profile Retro-Fit Oil Pan – Polished, and LS Aluminum Low-Profile Retro-Fit Oil Pan with Added Clearance – Polished start at just $97.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

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While you’re upgrading or replacing your Oil Pan, don’t forget to check out other key components like Engine Gaskets and Seals and Engine Timing Parts. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1978 GMC K15 in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1978 GMC K15 Oil Pans

Dorman – Engine Oil Pan: Direct Fit, Steel, Sump (Part No.264-104)

Engine Oil Pan: Direct Fit, Steel, Sump

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$97.99
This engine oil pan is precision-engineered to match the original equipment pan on specific vehicle years, makes and models for a reliable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine oil pan is made to match the original pan on specific vehicles
  • Complete assembly – includes replacement pan and drain plugs to match original components
  • Durable design – high-strength coating prevents future corrosion
  • Trustworthy value – backed by team of engineers and quality control experts in the United States
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Top Street Performance – LS Aluminum Rear Sump Low-Profile Retro-Fit Oil Pan – Polished (Part No.81073P)

LS Aluminum Rear Sump Low-Profile Retro-Fit Oil Pan - Polished

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$455.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material, Aluminum
  • Allows for LS swaps into many 1955-1987 small or big block applications
  • Sump Style, Wet
  • Sump Location, Rear
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – Additional Front Clearance (Part No.302-2)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - Additional Front Clearance

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$511.99
GM’s popular LS engines are finding their way into a large variety of vehicles. They make great power, plus they’re very durable and reliable. Unfortunately, the factory LS pans don’t always fit or they hang too low for today’s hot rods. Holley’s new LS Retro-fit Engine Oil Pan is designed to help! It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and ground, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) style fitment for durability and proper sealing.

Product Features:
  • Designed for LS engine retrofit installations in GM muscle/classic car and truck chassis requiring more oil pan to chassis clearance around the front half of the oil pan.
  • Perfect for: 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird, 1968-1974 Nova/Apollo/Ventura/Omega, 1982-1992 F-body, 1978-1987 G-body, and 1964-1972 A-body applications.
  • NOTE – Oil pan No. 302-2 may not be used with LS7 engines or “stroker” engines greater than 3.62″.
  • Can be used anywhere a GM F-Body oil pan can be used
  • New applications will be added as testing confirms fitment
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling.
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine crossmember.
  • Cast and machined aluminum
  • Complete kit includes sump baffle, OE style pick-up tube, sump plug, oil filter stud, oil passage cover, etc.
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – 4WD / Truck / Off-Road (Part No.302-4)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - 4WD / Truck / Off-Road

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$434.99
GM’s popular LS engines find their way into a huge variety of vehicles. Unfortunately, the factory LS pans don’t always fit in the vehicles we would like. Holley’s new LS 4WD Off-Road Engine Swap Oil Pan is designed to help. It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and drivetrain for the K10 chassis and other LS swapped 4WD applications, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) Style fitment for durability and proper sealing. In addition, the 302-4 and 302-4BK are compatible with all popular transmissions (SM465, NV4500, TH350, TH400, 700R4, 4L60-4L70, 4L80, 6L80 and 6L90).

Product Features:
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity, and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling
  • Complete kit including sump baffle, pick-up tube, pick-up o-ring, oil filter stud, & oil passage cover
  • Fits GM K10 and other LS Swapped 4-wheel drive applications
  • Maximum crankshaft stroke – 4.00-inches
  • Compatible with hinged-door baffle No. 302-33 and rock shield No. 302-35 which can be added at any time
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Top Street Performance – LS Aluminum Low-Profile Retro-Fit Oil Pan with Added Clearance – Polished (Part No.81075P)

LS Aluminum Low-Profile Retro-Fit Oil Pan with Added Clearance - Polished

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$455.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter. With a different take on our 81073, added cut-outs make the 81075 a great fit with the OEM Ford Fox Body K-member and rack and pinion. This pan also features a boss on each side for an oil return for turbochargers.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material, Aluminum
  • Allows for LS swaps into many 1955-1987 small or big block applications
  • Sump Style, Wet
  • Sump Location, Rear
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Mr. Gasket – Oilpan (Part No.7606G)

Oilpan

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$231.99
Designed for most big block Chevrolet applications, the low profile sump design allows increased oil capacity without restricting ground clearance. Specially designed internal trap door baffling, combined with custom oil pump pick-ups, keep oil pressure fluctuation to a minimum. These oil pan measure 8-1/4 inch deep from the top side rail to bottom sump, and feature bright orange paint finish. For both street and racing applications. Oil pan capacity is 6 quarts.

Product Features:
  • Additional oil capacity – 6 Quarts
  • Superior oil control due to internal trap door baffle
  • Good ground clearance
  • Prepainted bright orange
  • Depth of Oil Pan: 8-1/4″
  • Width of Oil Pan: 8-3/8″
  • Length of Oil Pan: 22-3/4″
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – 4WD / Truck / Off-Road – Black (Part No.302-4BK)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - 4WD / Truck / Off-Road - Black

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$481.99
Holley also offers an optional off-road hinged door baffle (No. 302-33 for LS engines and No. 302-34 for LT engines) and rock shield (No. 302-35) that can be added at any time to further protect your investment.

Product Features:
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity, and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling
  • Complete kit including sump baffle, pick-up tube, pick-up o-ring, oil filter stud, & oil passage cover.
  • Fits GM K10 and other LS Swapped 4-wheel drive applications
  • Maximum crankshaft stroke – 4.00-inches
  • Compatible with hinged-door baffle No. 302-33 and rock shield No. 302-35 which can be added at any time
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – Most Front Clearance – No Drain-Back Holes (Part No.302-5)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - Most Front Clearance - No Drain-Back Holes

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$449.99
This oil pan is similar to the popular Holley 302-3 LS swap pan but has a lower retail price & is designed for naturally aspirated applications (turbo oil drain-back holes & plugs removed as cost savings). The 302-5 design is the same as the 302-3 pan and can clear a 4.00-inch stroke crankshaft. This oil pan fits the usual GM LS swapped muscle cars and trucks and the Ford Fox body factory K-member with the Fox body rack and pinion.

Product Features:
  • LS Swap Pan similar to 302-3, but at a better retail price for naturally aspirated applications (turbo oil drain-back holes and plugs eliminated – for lower retail price)
  • Designed for LS engine retrofit installations in GM muscle/classic car and truck chassis requiring more oil pan to chassis clearance around the front half of the oil pan
  • The profile of the sump has been revised to provide extra chassis and steering rack clearance
  • Perfect for: 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird, 1968-1974 Nova/Apollo/Ventura/Omega, 1982-1992 F-body, 1978-1987 G-body, and 1964-1972 A-body applications. Also 1979-2004 Mustang and 1979-1986 Capri Fox bodies
  • NOTE – Oil pan No. 302-5 will clear a 4.00-inch stroke crankshaft
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket, and sealing proper structural rigidity, and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine cross member
  • Complete kit includes sump baffle, OE style pick-up tube, sump plug, oil filter stud, oil passage cover, etc.
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Top Street Performance – Black Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.5 Quart Oil Pan. (Part No.81073BK)

Black Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.5 Quart Oil Pan.

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$277.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material: Aluminum
  • Oil Pan Finish: Black
  • Sump Style: Wet
  • Sump Location: Rear
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – Black – Additional Front Clearance (Part No.302-2BK)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - Black - Additional Front Clearance

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$587.99
GM’s popular LS engines are finding their way into a large variety of vehicles. They make great power, plus they’re very durable and reliable. Unfortunately, the factory LS pans don’t always fit or they hang too low for today’s hot rods. Holley’s new LS Swap Engine Oil Pan is designed to help! It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and ground, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) style fitment for durability and proper sealing.

Product Features:
  • Designed for LS engine swap installations in GM muscle/classic car and truck chassis requiring more oil pan to chassis clearance around the front half of the oil pan.
  • Perfect for: 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird, 1968-1974 Nova/Apollo/Ventura/Omega, 1982-1992 F-body, 1978-1987 G-body, and 1964-1972 A-body applications.
  • NOTE – Oil pan No. 302-2 may not be used with LS7 engines or “stroker” engines greater than 3.62″.
  • Can be used anywhere a GM F-Body oil pan can be used
  • New applications will be added as testing confirms fitment
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity and OE bell-housing attachments
  • High-quality cast aluminum with black finish
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine crossmember.
  • Cast and machined aluminum
  • Complete kit includes sump baffle, OE style pick-up tube, sump plug, oil filter stud, oil passage cover, etc.
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Top Street Performance – Satin Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.5 Quart Oil Pan. (Part No.81073)

Satin Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.5 Quart Oil Pan.

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$265.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material: Aluminum
  • Oil Pan Finish: Satin
  • Sump Style: Wet
  • Sump Location: Rear
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Holley – GM Gen-V LT Swap Oil Pan (Part No.302-20BK)

GM Gen-V LT Swap Oil Pan

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$562.99
GM’s new Gen V LT direct injected engines are starting to find their way into a large variety of vehicles. They make great power, plus they’re very durable and reliable. Unfortunately, the factory oil pans don’t always fit or they hang too low for today’s hot rods. Holley’s new LT Swap Engine Oil Pan is designed to help! It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and ground, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) style fitment for durability and proper sealing.

Product Features:
  • Designed for LT Engine Swap Installations in Classic Car and Truck Chassis Requiring More Oil Pan to Chassis Clearance Around the Front Half of the Oil Pan
  • Allows for up to 4.00″ Crankshaft Stroke
  • Can Be Used Anywhere a GM F-Body Oil Pan Can Be Used
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional High-Quality Cast Aluminum Appearance With Clean Exterior Styling
  • Provides Maximum Clearance for Vehicles Where the Steering Linkage is Behind the Engine cross-member
  • Oil cooler port provision
  • Cast and machined aluminum
  • 1/2″ NPT port – Ideal for Turbo Oil Return or PCV Oil Return
  • Optional Hinge Door Baffle – Available Separately
  • Complete Kit Includes: Windage Tray, Sump Baffle, OE Style Pick-Up Tube, Sump Port Plug, Oil Filter Stud, Billet Oil Passage Cover, etc.
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Top Street Performance – Satin Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.7 Quart Oil Pan with Added Clearance (Part No.81075)

Satin Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.7 Quart Oil Pan with Added Clearance

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$265.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter. With a different take on our 81073, added cut-outs make the 81075 a great fit with the OEM Ford Fox Body K-member and rack and pinion. This pan also features a boss on each side for an oil return for turbochargers.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material: Aluminum
  • Oil Pan Finish: Satin
  • Sump Style: Wet
  • Sump Location: Rear
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Holley – GM Gen V LT Swap Oil Pan – Oil Return Not Machined (Part No.302-21)

GM Gen V LT Swap Oil Pan - Oil Return Not Machined

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$475.99
GM’s new Gen-V LT direct injected engines are starting to find their way into a large variety of vehicles. They make great power, plus they’re very durable and reliable. Unfortunately, the factory oil pans don’t always fit or they hang too low for today’s hot rods. Holley’s LT Swap Engine Oil Pan is designed to help! It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and ground, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) style fitment for durability and proper sealing.

Product Features:
  • Designed for LT engine swap installations in classic car and truck chassis requiring more oil pan to chassis clearance around the front half of the oil pan
  • Allows for up to 4.00-inch crankshaft stroke
  • Can be used anywhere a GM F-body oil pan can be used
  • Provides OE style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine crossmember
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling.
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine crossmember.
  • Cast and machined aluminum
  • Cast boss on pan can be tapped for oil or PVC return – if needed (part number 302-20 comes with this machined port)
  • Optional Hinge Door Baffle – Available Separately
  • Complete kit includes: windage tray, sump baffle, OE style pick-up tube, oil filter stud, billet oil passage cover, etc.
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Holley – LS Swap 4WD Truck Off-Road Oil Pan Baffle Kit – Premium (Part No.302-33)

LS Swap 4WD Truck Off-Road Oil Pan Baffle Kit - Premium

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$222.99
Holley’s popular cast aluminum oil pan (P/N 302-4 and 302-4BK) designed to swap LS engines into K10s and other trucks has just been brought to the next level. Vehicles that endure prolonged sessions of climbing, crawling, braking, turning, and accelerating need extra protection from oil starvation. That’s where the 302-33 oil pan baffle kit comes in. This oil pan baffle kit improves upon the baffle included with those pans as the 302-33 is designed to maintain proper oil level at the oil pump pick-up during vehicle elevation and grade changes, accelerations, both lateral and linear, and braking. The baffle maintains the oil at the oil pump pick-up preventing loss of engine oil pressure during off-road excursions as well as under hard acceleration.

Product Features:
  • Direct bolt-in to 302-4 and 302-4BK Holley LS Swap Off-Road Oil Pan
  • Aluminum sheet TIG welded construction
  • Vertical baffles with one-way trap doors surrounding the oil pump pick-up
  • Great for street, race, and off-road applications
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Most Popular Engine Oil Pan Baffle for 1978 GMC K15s

Enhance your 1978 GMC K15 with this popular Engine Oil Pan Baffle we have in stock, for $222.99.

Holley – LS Swap 4WD Truck Off-Road Oil Pan Baffle Kit – Premium (Part No.302-33)

LS Swap 4WD Truck Off-Road Oil Pan Baffle Kit - Premium

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$222.99
Holley’s popular cast aluminum oil pan (P/N 302-4 and 302-4BK) designed to swap LS engines into K10s and other trucks has just been brought to the next level. Vehicles that endure prolonged sessions of climbing, crawling, braking, turning, and accelerating need extra protection from oil starvation. That’s where the 302-33 oil pan baffle kit comes in. This oil pan baffle kit improves upon the baffle included with those pans as the 302-33 is designed to maintain proper oil level at the oil pump pick-up during vehicle elevation and grade changes, accelerations, both lateral and linear, and braking. The baffle maintains the oil at the oil pump pick-up preventing loss of engine oil pressure during off-road excursions as well as under hard acceleration.

Product Features:
  • Direct bolt-in to 302-4 and 302-4BK Holley LS Swap Off-Road Oil Pan
  • Aluminum sheet TIG welded construction
  • Vertical baffles with one-way trap doors surrounding the oil pump pick-up
  • Great for street, race, and off-road applications
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Best-Selling 1978 GMC K15 Oil Pans

Upgrade your K15 with one of our 16 best-selling Oil Pans.

Dorman – Engine Oil Pan: Direct Fit, Steel, Sump (Part No.264-104)

Engine Oil Pan: Direct Fit, Steel, Sump

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$97.99
This engine oil pan is precision-engineered to match the original equipment pan on specific vehicle years, makes and models for a reliable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine oil pan is made to match the original pan on specific vehicles
  • Complete assembly – includes replacement pan and drain plugs to match original components
  • Durable design – high-strength coating prevents future corrosion
  • Trustworthy value – backed by team of engineers and quality control experts in the United States
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – Black – Additional Front Clearance (Part No.302-2BK)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - Black - Additional Front Clearance

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$587.99
GM’s popular LS engines are finding their way into a large variety of vehicles. They make great power, plus they’re very durable and reliable. Unfortunately, the factory LS pans don’t always fit or they hang too low for today’s hot rods. Holley’s new LS Swap Engine Oil Pan is designed to help! It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and ground, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) style fitment for durability and proper sealing.

Product Features:
  • Designed for LS engine swap installations in GM muscle/classic car and truck chassis requiring more oil pan to chassis clearance around the front half of the oil pan.
  • Perfect for: 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird, 1968-1974 Nova/Apollo/Ventura/Omega, 1982-1992 F-body, 1978-1987 G-body, and 1964-1972 A-body applications.
  • NOTE – Oil pan No. 302-2 may not be used with LS7 engines or “stroker” engines greater than 3.62″.
  • Can be used anywhere a GM F-Body oil pan can be used
  • New applications will be added as testing confirms fitment
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity and OE bell-housing attachments
  • High-quality cast aluminum with black finish
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine crossmember.
  • Cast and machined aluminum
  • Complete kit includes sump baffle, OE style pick-up tube, sump plug, oil filter stud, oil passage cover, etc.
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Holley – GM Gen-V LT Swap Oil Pan (Part No.302-20BK)

GM Gen-V LT Swap Oil Pan

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$562.99
GM’s new Gen V LT direct injected engines are starting to find their way into a large variety of vehicles. They make great power, plus they’re very durable and reliable. Unfortunately, the factory oil pans don’t always fit or they hang too low for today’s hot rods. Holley’s new LT Swap Engine Oil Pan is designed to help! It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and ground, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) style fitment for durability and proper sealing.

Product Features:
  • Designed for LT Engine Swap Installations in Classic Car and Truck Chassis Requiring More Oil Pan to Chassis Clearance Around the Front Half of the Oil Pan
  • Allows for up to 4.00″ Crankshaft Stroke
  • Can Be Used Anywhere a GM F-Body Oil Pan Can Be Used
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional High-Quality Cast Aluminum Appearance With Clean Exterior Styling
  • Provides Maximum Clearance for Vehicles Where the Steering Linkage is Behind the Engine cross-member
  • Oil cooler port provision
  • Cast and machined aluminum
  • 1/2″ NPT port – Ideal for Turbo Oil Return or PCV Oil Return
  • Optional Hinge Door Baffle – Available Separately
  • Complete Kit Includes: Windage Tray, Sump Baffle, OE Style Pick-Up Tube, Sump Port Plug, Oil Filter Stud, Billet Oil Passage Cover, etc.
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Holley – GM Gen V LT Swap Oil Pan – as Cast with Turbo Oil Return (Part No.302-20)

GM Gen V LT Swap Oil Pan - as Cast with Turbo Oil Return

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$562.99
GM’s new Gen V LT direct injected engines are starting to find their way into a large variety of vehicles. They make great power, plus they’re very durable and reliable. Unfortunately, the factory oil pans don’t always fit or they hang too low for today’s hot rods. Holley’s new LT Swap Engine Oil Pan is designed to help! It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and ground, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) style fitment for durability and proper sealing.

Product Features:
  • Designed for LT Engine Swap Installations in Classic Car and Truck Chassis Requiring More Oil Pan to Chassis Clearance Around the Front Half of the Oil Pan
  • Allows for up to 4.00″ Crankshaft Stroke
  • Can Be Used Anywhere a GM F-Body Oil Pan Can Be Used
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional High-Quality Cast Aluminum Appearance With Clean Exterior Styling
  • Provides Maximum Clearance for Vehicles Where the Steering Linkage is Behind the Engine cross-member
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling.
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine crossmember.
  • Cast and machined aluminum
  • 1/2″ NPT port – Ideal for Turbo Oil Return or PCV Oil Return
  • Optional Hinge Door Baffle – Available Separately
  • Complete Kit Includes: Windage Tray, Sump Baffle, OE Style Pick-Up Tube, Sump Port Plug, Oil Filter Stud, Billet Oil Passage Cover, etc.
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – Black – Most Front Clearance (Part No.302-3BK)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - Black - Most Front Clearance

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$526.99
Holley engineering has taken their LS Swap oil pans to the next level! The 302-3 design has even more sump clearance, includes two 1/2-inch NPT oil return bosses, and can clear a 4.00-inch stroke crankshaft. Just like the 302-2, the new designed 302-3 will fit the 1955-1987 GM Muscle Cars and Trucks that need a little more clearance in the front of the oil pan. However, the new design will also fit the Ford Fox body Factory K-member and was designed to clear the Fox Body rack and pinion too. It’s a win-win for more LS conversions.

Product Features:
  • The black finish on the LS swap pan looks great and compliments other engine accessories that have a black finish (accessory drive system, valve covers, intake manifolds, etc.)
  • Designed for LS engine retrofit installations in GM muscle/classic car and truck chassis requiring more oil pan to chassis clearance around the front half of the oil pan
  • The profile of the sump has been revised to provide extra chassis and steering rack clearance
  • Perfect for: 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird, 1968-1974 Nova/Apollo/Ventura/Omega, 1982-1992 F-body, 1978- 1987 G-body, and 1964-1972 A-body applications. Also 1979-2004 Mustang and 1979-1986 Capri Fox bodies
  • NOTE – Oil pan No. 302-3 will clear a 4.00-inch stroke crankshaft
  • Includes two 1/2-inch NPT oil return ports to provide a convenient oil return for turbochargers. (one port on each side)
  • Can be used with Earls oil cooler adaptor LS0012ERL and LS0013ERL, or Earls oil cooler block off plate LS0020ERL with 1/8-inch NPT port
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket, and sealing proper structural rigidity, and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine cross member
  • Complete kit includes sump baffle, OE style pick-up tube, sump plug, oil filter stud, oil passage cover, etc.
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – Additional Front Clearance (Part No.302-2)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - Additional Front Clearance

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$511.99
GM’s popular LS engines are finding their way into a large variety of vehicles. They make great power, plus they’re very durable and reliable. Unfortunately, the factory LS pans don’t always fit or they hang too low for today’s hot rods. Holley’s new LS Retro-fit Engine Oil Pan is designed to help! It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and ground, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) style fitment for durability and proper sealing.

Product Features:
  • Designed for LS engine retrofit installations in GM muscle/classic car and truck chassis requiring more oil pan to chassis clearance around the front half of the oil pan.
  • Perfect for: 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird, 1968-1974 Nova/Apollo/Ventura/Omega, 1982-1992 F-body, 1978-1987 G-body, and 1964-1972 A-body applications.
  • NOTE – Oil pan No. 302-2 may not be used with LS7 engines or “stroker” engines greater than 3.62″.
  • Can be used anywhere a GM F-Body oil pan can be used
  • New applications will be added as testing confirms fitment
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling.
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine crossmember.
  • Cast and machined aluminum
  • Complete kit includes sump baffle, OE style pick-up tube, sump plug, oil filter stud, oil passage cover, etc.
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – 4WD / Truck / Off-Road – Black (Part No.302-4BK)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - 4WD / Truck / Off-Road - Black

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$481.99
Holley also offers an optional off-road hinged door baffle (No. 302-33 for LS engines and No. 302-34 for LT engines) and rock shield (No. 302-35) that can be added at any time to further protect your investment.

Product Features:
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity, and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling
  • Complete kit including sump baffle, pick-up tube, pick-up o-ring, oil filter stud, & oil passage cover.
  • Fits GM K10 and other LS Swapped 4-wheel drive applications
  • Maximum crankshaft stroke – 4.00-inches
  • Compatible with hinged-door baffle No. 302-33 and rock shield No. 302-35 which can be added at any time
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Holley – GM Gen V LT Swap Oil Pan – Oil Return Not Machined (Part No.302-21)

GM Gen V LT Swap Oil Pan - Oil Return Not Machined

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$475.99
GM’s new Gen-V LT direct injected engines are starting to find their way into a large variety of vehicles. They make great power, plus they’re very durable and reliable. Unfortunately, the factory oil pans don’t always fit or they hang too low for today’s hot rods. Holley’s LT Swap Engine Oil Pan is designed to help! It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and ground, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) style fitment for durability and proper sealing.

Product Features:
  • Designed for LT engine swap installations in classic car and truck chassis requiring more oil pan to chassis clearance around the front half of the oil pan
  • Allows for up to 4.00-inch crankshaft stroke
  • Can be used anywhere a GM F-body oil pan can be used
  • Provides OE style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine crossmember
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling.
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine crossmember.
  • Cast and machined aluminum
  • Cast boss on pan can be tapped for oil or PVC return – if needed (part number 302-20 comes with this machined port)
  • Optional Hinge Door Baffle – Available Separately
  • Complete kit includes: windage tray, sump baffle, OE style pick-up tube, oil filter stud, billet oil passage cover, etc.
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Top Street Performance – LS Aluminum Rear Sump Low-Profile Retro-Fit Oil Pan – Polished (Part No.81073P)

LS Aluminum Rear Sump Low-Profile Retro-Fit Oil Pan - Polished

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$455.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material, Aluminum
  • Allows for LS swaps into many 1955-1987 small or big block applications
  • Sump Style, Wet
  • Sump Location, Rear
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Top Street Performance – LS Aluminum Low-Profile Retro-Fit Oil Pan with Added Clearance – Polished (Part No.81075P)

LS Aluminum Low-Profile Retro-Fit Oil Pan with Added Clearance - Polished

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$455.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter. With a different take on our 81073, added cut-outs make the 81075 a great fit with the OEM Ford Fox Body K-member and rack and pinion. This pan also features a boss on each side for an oil return for turbochargers.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material, Aluminum
  • Allows for LS swaps into many 1955-1987 small or big block applications
  • Sump Style, Wet
  • Sump Location, Rear
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – Most Front Clearance – No Drain-Back Holes (Part No.302-5)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - Most Front Clearance - No Drain-Back Holes

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$449.99
This oil pan is similar to the popular Holley 302-3 LS swap pan but has a lower retail price & is designed for naturally aspirated applications (turbo oil drain-back holes & plugs removed as cost savings). The 302-5 design is the same as the 302-3 pan and can clear a 4.00-inch stroke crankshaft. This oil pan fits the usual GM LS swapped muscle cars and trucks and the Ford Fox body factory K-member with the Fox body rack and pinion.

Product Features:
  • LS Swap Pan similar to 302-3, but at a better retail price for naturally aspirated applications (turbo oil drain-back holes and plugs eliminated – for lower retail price)
  • Designed for LS engine retrofit installations in GM muscle/classic car and truck chassis requiring more oil pan to chassis clearance around the front half of the oil pan
  • The profile of the sump has been revised to provide extra chassis and steering rack clearance
  • Perfect for: 1967-1969 Camaro/Firebird, 1968-1974 Nova/Apollo/Ventura/Omega, 1982-1992 F-body, 1978-1987 G-body, and 1964-1972 A-body applications. Also 1979-2004 Mustang and 1979-1986 Capri Fox bodies
  • NOTE – Oil pan No. 302-5 will clear a 4.00-inch stroke crankshaft
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE engine NVH suppression, OE flange gasket, and sealing proper structural rigidity, and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling
  • Provides maximum clearance for vehicles where the steering linkage is behind the engine cross member
  • Complete kit includes sump baffle, OE style pick-up tube, sump plug, oil filter stud, oil passage cover, etc.
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Holley – GM LS Swap Oil Pan – 4WD / Truck / Off-Road (Part No.302-4)

GM LS Swap Oil Pan - 4WD / Truck / Off-Road

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$434.99
GM’s popular LS engines find their way into a huge variety of vehicles. Unfortunately, the factory LS pans don’t always fit in the vehicles we would like. Holley’s new LS 4WD Off-Road Engine Swap Oil Pan is designed to help. It provides maximum clearance to the chassis and drivetrain for the K10 chassis and other LS swapped 4WD applications, plus provides an OE (Original Equipment) Style fitment for durability and proper sealing. In addition, the 302-4 and 302-4BK are compatible with all popular transmissions (SM465, NV4500, TH350, TH400, 700R4, 4L60-4L70, 4L80, 6L80 and 6L90).

Product Features:
  • Provides OE Style fitment – OE oil filter mounting, OE oil cooler port provision, OE flange gasket and sealing, proper structural rigidity, and OE bell-housing attachments
  • Traditional high-quality cast aluminum appearance with clean exterior styling
  • Complete kit including sump baffle, pick-up tube, pick-up o-ring, oil filter stud, & oil passage cover
  • Fits GM K10 and other LS Swapped 4-wheel drive applications
  • Maximum crankshaft stroke – 4.00-inches
  • Compatible with hinged-door baffle No. 302-33 and rock shield No. 302-35 which can be added at any time
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Top Street Performance – Black Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.7 Quart Oil Pan with Added Clearance (Part No.81075BK)

Black Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.7 Quart Oil Pan with Added Clearance

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$277.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter. With a different take on our 81073, added cut-outs make the 81075 a great fit with the OEM Ford Fox Body K-member and rack and pinion. This pan also features a boss on each side for an oil return for turbochargers.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material: Aluminum
  • Oil Pan Finish: Black
  • Sump Style: Wet
  • Sump Location: Rear
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Top Street Performance – Black Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.5 Quart Oil Pan. (Part No.81073BK)

Black Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.5 Quart Oil Pan.

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$277.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material: Aluminum
  • Oil Pan Finish: Black
  • Sump Style: Wet
  • Sump Location: Rear
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Top Street Performance – Satin Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.5 Quart Oil Pan. (Part No.81073)

Satin Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.5 Quart Oil Pan.

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$265.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material: Aluminum
  • Oil Pan Finish: Satin
  • Sump Style: Wet
  • Sump Location: Rear
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Top Street Performance – Satin Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.7 Quart Oil Pan with Added Clearance (Part No.81075)

Satin Aluminum Low-profile Retro-fit LS 5.7 Quart Oil Pan with Added Clearance

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$265.99
LS engines are among the most popular for swaps for their low expense and great power potential. Unfortunately, stock LS oil pans can’t always fit where you want them to. That’s where TSP’s low-profile, retro fit oil pan comes in. Composed of lightweight cast aluminum, it is designed to allow for increased clearance to the ground and chassis. It will fit many GM rear-wheel drive applications originally equipped with a small or big block Chevy engine and factory rear sump pan. Meticulously designed, it will mount perfectly to any wet-sump LS engine and take the stock oil filter. With a different take on our 81073, added cut-outs make the 81075 a great fit with the OEM Ford Fox Body K-member and rack and pinion. This pan also features a boss on each side for an oil return for turbochargers.

Product Features:
  • Oil Pan Material: Aluminum
  • Oil Pan Finish: Satin
  • Sump Style: Wet
  • Sump Location: Rear
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FAQs for 1978 GMC K15 Oil Pans

What are the best-selling Oil Pans for 1978 GMC K15s?

Out of 17 Oil Pans that fit 1978 GMC K15s, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1978 GMC K15 Oil Pans?

The prices of Oil Pans for the 1978 GMC K15 range from $97.99 up to $587.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of an Oil Pan for a 1978 GMC K15?

The average price for Oil Pans for the 1978 GMC K15 is $411.48. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Oil Pan category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Oil Pans for other GMC K15 model years?

Yes, we carry Oil Pans for 2 model years of GMC K15s between 1975 and 1977. The following model years are the most popular for Oil Pan purchases: 1977, 1976, and 1975.

What are the cheapest Oil Pans for my 1978 GMC K15?

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Oil Pans for any other 1978 GMC models?

Yes. We stock Oil Pans for 11 other popular 1978 GMC models. Some of the most popular are 1978 Jimmy Oil Pans, 1978 Caballero Oil Pans, 1978 K25 Oil Pans, 1978 G25 Oil Pans, and 1978 C25 Oil Pans.

What types of Oil Pans do you sell for my 1978 GMC K15?

As of 6/2/26, these are some of the most in-demand types of Oil Pans for a 1978 GMC K15:

Can I get help with 1978 GMC K15 Oil Pan orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about GMC Oil Pans and more.

What is your return policy for GMC K15 Oil Pans?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new GMC K15 Oil Pans and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.