Oil leak

148,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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CHARLES ROSS JR.
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Oil seems to be leaking from sending unit.
May 25, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Then your going to have to replace the oil sending unit it's bad.
May 25, 2016 at 10:52 AM
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STRAILER
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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





May 25, 2016 at 10:54 AM
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