oil problems

[xbeemere30x]

i just went to get an oil change for my car and my mechanic did the usuall only synthetic oils all around.. well he discovered that it was leaking oil.. and it turned out to be the oil level sensor that is f*kec up.. i went to the dealer cuz it was around the block.. and it costs $150!! does any one here have any experience with this or where i can get this part for cheaper??

 

[jrt67ss350]

Is the sensor cracked and leaking or something? If the sensor itself is finet, maybe a new gasket is all you need. If that's all it is, then it shouldn't cost you more than a couple bucks.

 

[montokboy]

Oil sensor

Just a few days ago the car computer check light for the engine oil came on, but I changed the oil and etc... only a month ago. I wonder if my sensor is out. Also I have the brake lights light on, but I dont see any bulbs that need replacing. I wish I could get that comp to stay clear of lights so I dont have to keep hitting check.

 

[xbeemere30x]

no its deff the oil level sensor .. it looks like a metal bracket on the drivers side.. on top of the oil pan

 

[epj3]

Re: Oil sensor

Just a few days ago the car computer check light for the engine oil came on, but I changed the oil and etc... only a month ago. I wonder if my sensor is out. Also I have the brake lights light on, but I dont see any bulbs that need replacing. I wish I could get that comp to stay clear of lights so I dont have to keep hitting check.

Mine was doing that, and the upper brake light (in the rear window) was loose (the cables themselves were a little loose), so i put it back in, tapped the brakes and the bulb went out. So I got a new bulb and now everything is all good.