Where is the oil sending unit located?

2002 CHEVROLET S-10
25,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LORI UNDERBURGER
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My truck is pouring oil out right above the oil filter and was wondering if it might be the oil sending unit.
Dec 17, 2020 at 1:14 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Take a look at the attachments for the oil pressure sender. This is under the distributor so I am not sure it is the issue but I would suggest cleaning off the oil and then starting the engine after you top the oil off and see if you can locate the source.

Here is a guide that can help with this as well:

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

Let us know if you have other questions or what you find. Thanks
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Dec 17, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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