Hi guys:

I finally figured out why the cables underneath my oil filter have been oily for years. I used to think it was from the oil dumping on them when I originally changed my oil without putting some paper towels over them. Now I see it is the pressure sensor leaking. I seem to remember someone here talking about replacing theirs. Do you use a spark plug wrench to remove it? My service manual says to use a thread sealant. What brand have you used?

Thanks for any help.

 

Change it during your next oil change. After you drain the oil, just take a deep socket (I forget the size) and swap it out with a new one. Thread sealant is a good idea, but I didnt use it. Dont worry about the brand, it doesnt matter. Get one from the local parts store, should run around $10.

 

Max96

Did you have to jack up the car to get at it? Will all the oil dribble out if I don't drain the oil first?

Thanks

 

You don't HAVE TO jack the car, but it will be darn hard to reach that sensor unless you do. Some oil will leak out, but not much... unless the engine is running!

 

I had mine replaced under warranty by the dealer. It went south at 23k miles, and it only took the dealer less than an hour (amazing for a dealer) to do the job.