Sensor on the Oil Pan's Side

[Battery]

The sensor on the side of the oil pan, just above the plug; what sensor is this? Mine is leaking and I wanna know if I can just replace an o-ring or the whole sensor needs to be changed.

 

[DLF]

That's the low oil level sensor.

 

[Battery]

Anyone know if there's an o-ring on it? The replacement sensor on rockauto is over $100....

 

[DieselDan]

Not trying to be a smart ass, but how hard would it be to get at? I can't think off the top of my head where the sensor is located, but could you remove it and check it out? Also, didn't your car get wrecked or somethign like that, did you fix it all up?

 

[Battery]

Yea I had an accident back in March but I took care of the damage. I'm just trying to get an idea before I go in there. I don't want to have to refill the oil after I drain it since I just changed it about 200 miles ago. If I have to check it myself I will, but if someone has the answer it'd be easier.