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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 12:27 AM
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Does the oil pressure sensor need Teflon tape ?(5.3 liter)
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Old Jul 8, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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I used the yellow in the past. The one made for gas lines, and can handle the oil and not deteriorate
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What yellow paste?I replaced it a few months ago and I noticed today oil on the floor.took a pic of the o.p.s and I could see some leakage coming out of it.
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Not "paste". I said "In the past"

I've used the yellow teflon tape made for a hydrocarbon environment.
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Someone's lookin' for a 'pasting'.
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Haha, sorry , never heard of that.can I get that at pep boys?
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Pep Boys & AutoZone don't show teflon tape.
Advance Auto does show Mr Gasket 2842G teflon tape.
I went to Amazon and found this ^^^...rated for gas & oil...
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A call to my local Advance Auto told me that they would have to order it.
Try looking up Napa or whatever is nearby.

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O.p.s was super lose, unscrewed it by hand out some sealant on it now no more leaks..
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Glad it was an easy fix.
This is prob telling me to go around my car and inspect the driveline for bolt tightness.
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I got mine at Lowes. I've seen it at Home Depot too. It's in the plumbing section, where the gas and propane lines are.
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