Engine oil leak

2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU
120,500 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMES JONES2
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Engine oil leak from the passenger side of the vehicle. I am having trouble figuring out what it is, it is right next to the oil filter but not coming from there. oil sensor possibly?
Apr 3, 2018 at 12:54 PM
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STEVE W.
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Oil pressure sensor is a very likely suspect. Next would be the oil filter adapter gasket.
There is a heat shield over the sensor, remove it and the sensor is there. I have also changed them from underneath, just pull the oil filter and reach up around the mount to the sensor.
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Apr 3, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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