Thingy next to the oil filter
12-23-2006, 11:47 PM
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Thingy next to the oil filter
Whats the name of the little silver valve looking thing on the top left of the oil filter? What is that for?
12-23-2006, 11:55 PM
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RE: Thingy next to the oil filter
Has to deal with the oil pressure.
12-23-2006, 11:56 PM
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RE: Thingy next to the oil filter
O ok. Well mine is really loose, like i can turn it. Is that normal?
12-24-2006, 12:51 AM
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RE: Thingy next to the oil filter
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That is the oil pressure sending unit.
That sending unit sends a signal to the oil pressure gauge on your dash.
No, it shouldn't be loose.
If you can tighten it, DO.
Are you losing oil there?
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12-24-2006, 12:53 AM
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RE: Thingy next to the oil filter
Cant tell if its dripping from there, there is oil all around it though.......My oil pressure gauge works....Does it just screw on or what? Thanks
12-24-2006, 12:56 AM
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RE: Thingy next to the oil filter
well if theres oil all around it than your loosing oil there....just screw it in until its tight, but dont strip it!
12-24-2006, 01:02 AM
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RE: Thingy next to the oil filter
Cool
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12-24-2006, 12:51 AM
RE: Thingy next to the oil filter
