Major oil leak from Oil Level Sensor on Oil Pan
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Major oil leak from Oil Level Sensor on Oil Pan
Was leaking oil everywhere, had to have it towed home since it was smoking once it hit the exhaust. This is the plug thats about an inch above the drain plug on the oil pan.
Autozone wants 35 bucks for a new one, i'm not sure if its just the gasket or the whole thing leaking, but it needs fixed ASAP.
Anyone have any issues with this on their cars? Should i plug it, replace it, any ideas?
Autozone wants 35 bucks for a new one, i'm not sure if its just the gasket or the whole thing leaking, but it needs fixed ASAP.
Anyone have any issues with this on their cars? Should i plug it, replace it, any ideas?
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i had the leak. it was coming from the electrical connector. i bought a new one from kragen and all is well.
my old one had a washer though that i couldnt figure out why it had. new one didnt have anything except a rubber O ring
my old one had a washer though that i couldnt figure out why it had. new one didnt have anything except a rubber O ring
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Alright, well i'll put my order in at AutoZone. it was dumping about 1/2 quart of oil every 60 miles. The underside of my car got so covered in oil, i had to have it towed home. Thank god i had the free towing program on my insurance.