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oil level sensor?

Old Mar 16, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Default oil level sensor?

keep getting a dumbass message saying "check oil level"

i have checked it 40 times, but my truck keeps telling me to check it. i am getting tired of this **** you stupid truck. it knows i checked it. LMAO

do i need to replace this sensor?

and where the hell is it? oil pan i assume
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Passenger side of the oil pan. Never heard of anyone having trouble with one. Its a big sucker of a plastic nut on it.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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thank you! i used the oil pan that came with the new(used) motor, just started acting up.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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ensure its plugged in good first
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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I saw that message once when I changed my oil and accidentally left the key in the on position. Is the sensor like a float? It may just be stuck...
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