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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Oil leak issue

I was doing an oil change on my car when I noticed that the sensor that screws into my oil cooling unit which my oil filter screws onto as well was leaking through the plug. not a hard fix I just don't know what sensor it is. I think its the oil pressure switch (fuel pump) as it says in my chilton, but when I look up a picture of it online it doesn't match what I saw. Plus I beliece the oil pressure switch sits just under the head. If anyone can help out and let me know what sensor it is it would be greatly appreciated so I can get my beast back on the road. 5.7L T.P.I.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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Re: Oil leak issue

Post a pic, but I believe it is the oil pressure sender.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Re: Oil leak issue

I would but its raining ***** outside and I dont have access to my garage right now to jack it up. My roomate has his gay honda in peices in there. lol.. only good honda a broken one
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Re: Oil leak issue

Does it look like this?

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...3438&ppt=C0039
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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yeah lol something like that haha.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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Re: Oil leak issue

So does that answer your question enough?
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Re: Oil leak issue

Yes sir thank you for your help. It is greatly appreciated.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:37 AM
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its $9 at autozone lol
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Re: Oil leak issue

Always shop around O'Reilly's will price match and they can look up Autozone parts in their computer. It's random if it will be cheaper there.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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Re: Oil leak issue

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Always shop around O'Reilly's will price match and they can look up Autozone parts in their computer. It's random if it will be cheaper there.
if not go to napa lol, Sorry I gave up dealing with Smucks a while ago there doug
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Re: Oil leak issue

It's all about the people behind the counter for me.

My local Schucks has one awesome guy so I go there. If he ever leaves so do I. The local NAPA is good, but expensive for normal maintenance parts. However, when it comes to fasteners and things like that NAPA is way better as they can buy them by the box instead of in a little plastic package.

Plus, Ian works are Schucks, so it can't be all bad
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Re: Oil leak issue

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It's all about the people behind the counter for me.

My local Schucks has one awesome guy so I go there. If he ever leaves so do I. The local NAPA is good, but expensive for normal maintenance parts. However, when it comes to fasteners and things like that NAPA is way better as they can buy them by the box instead of in a little plastic package.

Plus, Ian works are Schucks, so it can't be all bad
My main problem is that shucks got rid or really messed up their Military discount program. I like the one in spanaway (lakewood) & I thought Ian left shucks & went to work for Bruce titus?
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Re: Oil leak issue

Last I talked to Ian he worked at the Schucks in Bothell, but that could of changed.

And yes, O'Reilly's is changing some things, and I wouldn't say for the better.

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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Re: Oil leak issue

Originally Posted by AmorgetRS
Last I talked to Ian he worked at the Schucks in Bothell, but that could of changed.
I dont know lol
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