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CHARLES ROSS JR.
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 148,000 MILES
Oil seems to be leaking from sending unit.
Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 AT 4:42 PM

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SATURNTECH9
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Then your going to have to replace the oil sending unit it's bad.
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 AT 5:52 PM
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KEN L
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Hey CHARLES,

Yes these unit leak all the time because they are subject to engine oil pressure, you will need a special socket to replace it.

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-13250-Pressure-Switch-Socket/dp/B0002SR2RY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464223913&sr=8-1&keywords=oil+pressure+sender+socket
you can get the sender from amazon too.

Jack up you car safely by following this guide.

https://youtu.be/xLFn_bMkZc0

Let we know how it goes

Best, Ken

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