Sensor on top of the block

[SUBYLUV871]

i dont have my manual handy cause im at work. so ill just ask, the sensor on top of the block direcly below the ej22 tag. MINE IS LEAKING OIL LIKE CRAZY. thanks.

[Binford]

Oil pressure sensor Get a new one, I've seen 'em do that before. They're not terribly expensive.

[SUBYLUV871]

would that cause a check engine light? oh and thank you.

[vrg3]

Like Binford says, it's the oil pressuer sensor. Also called the oil pressure switch, it trips the oil pressure warning light when oil pressure is low.

It has nothing to do with a check engine light. There's no reason to wonder why your check engine light is on, though -- pull the trouble codes.

Is it leaking out of the body of the switch? Or at the base where it's threaded in? If it's the latter, removing it, cleaning it up, and reinstalling it might stop the leak.

It just threads right into the block, so after you pull the alternator and remove the one electrical connector, you just unscrew it.

It has pipe threads (1/8" BSPT), so when you install it (either the same one or a new one), use teflon tape or another kind of pipe thread sealer (as long as it's oil-safe) on the threads before threading it in. Subaru says you can use Permatex Ultra Grey RTV silicone, though that seems iffy to me. The specified torque is 18 ft-lbs.

[SUBYLUV871]

nice. thanks guys. ill pick one up on the way home.

[SUBYLUV871]

so im done with this thread. how do i delete it? no reason to clutter since my question is answerd.

[vrg3]

You think this thread's sole purpose was to help you with your own problem? You don't want other people to know what the oil pressure switch looks like, or how to replace it?

[Binford]

You think this thread's sole purpose was to help you with your own problem? You don't want other people to know what the oil pressure switch looks like, or how to replace it?

I whole-heartily agree........however I laughed for a good while after reading this. Idk why. lol

Good info here for future use

[SUBYLUV871]

ya you got me there. lol i would like someone in my spot to see this. and help them. i did get one lastnight and replaced it. thanks for the help.

[kleinkid]

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