small oil leak
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small oil leak
noticed a small oil leak on my f150 2003 4.6, it appears to be around the oil filter area, i changed oil and filter and still a small leak. its does not appear to be the filter or any higher up its a small leak that drips off the plastic cover under the filter on to the driveway, i cant find the leak and i was wondering if anyone has any other ideas
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The oil pressure sensor screws into the back of the housing that the oil filter screws on. You could have a faulty or cracked sensor. The only other thing oil can leak from in that area is the housing for the oil filter, it has a molded rubber gasket behind it, they don't usually give problems though. Also how long has it been dripping? The plastic cover that is bolted onto the front end to help the oil drain down when you change the oil will hold oil up on the top and if not wiped off good will drip for several days.
