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Tiny
BETTY MCDOUGLE
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I have an oil leak. Seems to be coming out the front of the engine. Leaking and smoking because it is leaking on metal. Can see leaking on ground. Oil leak.
Tuesday, June 6th, 2017 AT 9:39 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This could be the front main seal leaking or a oil pressure sender, here are two guides that will help, you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/front-main-seal-replacement

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Friday, June 9th, 2017 AT 4:46 PM
Tiny
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The leak on my 1999 Taurus is to the left on the bottom top of motor. Right under a the last bolt to the left. I can see it coming out when car is on. Its like pressure making it come out. Do not see a leak when car is off.
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Thursday, June 15th, 2017 AT 1:53 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

This sounds like it could be the oil pressure sensor. Here is a diagram (below) of its location so you can check it out.

The sensor will leak and run down to the bottom of the engine, use a flashlight to confirm.

You may need to raise the car

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Thursday, June 15th, 2017 AT 3:05 PM
Tiny
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Thank you!
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Saturday, June 17th, 2017 AT 3:38 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome :) Please let me know what happens
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Saturday, June 17th, 2017 AT 10:35 PM
Tiny
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After putting the gasket on. The oil leak is ok, but now my fans won't. Come on making the car run hot. Fans were good until then Now a friend. Says its thermostat and freeze plugs. Will this solve the problem? Another friend who works on cars say its needs a fan motor. HELP. Thanks.
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Tuesday, July 11th, 2017 AT 3:53 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

Please start a new question
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Tuesday, July 11th, 2017 AT 7:30 PM

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