Thread: Oil Sensor?
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Old July 9th 08, 11:24 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.ford.mustang
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Default Oil Sensor?

Michael Johnson wrote:
> jonezzzman wrote:
>> Michael Johnson wrote:
>>> You may not need a new sensor. I believe there is a plastic gasket
>>> that can go bad. I had the same problem may years ago and I think I
>>> just swapped the gasket. Either way, go to a Ford dealer with a
>>> parts department and you'll find what you need there.
>>>
>>> jonezzzman wrote:
>>>> I have a 1989 Ford Mustang GT. It has a sensor on the side of the
>>>> oil pan, just above one of the oil drain plugs. I believe it
>>>> detects when the oil is too low and is connected to a Check Oil
>>>> light on the instrument panel. Does anyone know what this part is
>>>> called and where I can get one? Mine has a slow leak.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Byron

>>
>> Anyone know where I might find an oil sensor online? Or, do I need to
>> drive to the local Ford dealer to get one?

>
> Go to Autozone, Napa, etc. and you can search for parts there. Like I
> said, if you only have a leak a new gasket is all that is needed.


I made one out of some gasket material and a little non-hardening
Permatex.

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