[slimdave]

I'm getting an oil leak from a sensor (I think) which connects to the block into which the oil filter screws, just above two pipes.

It's one drop every 3-5 seconds when engine idles, and about one liter per twenty miles normal driving.

Any help/info greatly appreciated.

 

[Mike 94PGT]

I'm getting an oil leak from a sensor (I think) which connects to the block into which the oil filter screws, just above two pipes.

It's one drop every 3-5 seconds when engine idles, and about one liter per twenty miles normal driving.

Any help/info greatly appreciated.

Sounds like the oil pressure sender unit. It'll only get worse, so quick replacement is in you and your engine's best interest

 

[slimdave]

Is this a messy repair, with oil gushin' out? Should I be draining the engine oil first?

 

[1bad_mx6]

There's no need for that. Just unscrew it like a sparkplug and pop a new one in. I think the sender costs around $10-20.

 

[slimdave]

Thanks folks

Thnks folks