Oil pouring out engine

2002 CHEVROLET VENTURE
160,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANDYGROW
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Not familiar with these vehicles but my daughters van suddenly started pouring oil onto the driveway. Crawled under it the best I can and tracing the oil back it is coming from the engine above the starter. I actually saw the oil pouring down from there. What is behind there that would cause this? It is not just a trickle it is gushing oil and there is none in it now, even though I just added more. Thanks!
Jun 1, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

Two items up there.

1. Oil filter. May be loose or the seal is leaking.

2. Oil pressure switch. Common failure.

Roy

Procedure

Removal Procedure:

1. Remove the battery negative cable from the battery.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the electrical connector from the engine oil pressure sensor.


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4. Remove the engine oil pressure switch.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
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