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IntotheVoid69 · 12-07-2021, 02:40 PM

Quick question
My oil pressure sending unit is seeping oil. I am going to replace it today but was wondering do I have to drain all the oil first before I do this? Or can I get away with not doing that? I recently did an oil change about a month ago and would prefer not to have to drain the dragon…. Thanks ahead of time for any feed back!

PorknBeans · 12-07-2021, 03:22 PM

When I changed my oil sending unit. I didn’t drain the oil. The engine was off. So most oil was down in the pan below the sender. I replaced it and turned the engine on to check for any oil leaks afterwards. Zero leaks and was good to go! Was a pain to install though. Fine pitch threads while sitting/squatting next to the right front tire and trying to find the correct angle to get the threads started wasn’t fun.

IntotheVoid69 · 12-07-2021, 04:02 PM

Thanks!! I’ll let you know how it goes!

PorknBeans · 12-07-2021, 04:15 PM

Right on!

IntotheVoid69 · 12-07-2021, 06:37 PM

One more question… what tool did you use to get in that small space? I know that it would take a 26 or 27 mm ratchet but not sure if it would fit in there with the oil filter so close.

cadillacdude1975 · 12-08-2021, 01:59 AM

V6? I took the oil filter off then used a stubby wrench to loosen the old one and to tighten the new one.

IntotheVoid69 · 12-08-2021, 09:26 PM

4 cylinder… I have a feeling I will have to get the proper socket to get it off.. there’s not a whole lot of room

89'HBV6 · 12-08-2021, 11:05 PM

Get yourself a good box-end wrench... hacksaw off what you don't need. (might hitup a pawnshop for one you can hackup... once you know the size) I have a bunch of these that I pickup up at a garage sale a few years back. Good to have a set of CRAP wrenches, that you don't care if they get seriously screwed up... YMMV

SBJ · 12-09-2021, 02:20 AM

A 27mm deep socket works well.

12-07-2021, 02:40 PM	#1
IntotheVoid69 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: LA/Vermont Posts: 36 Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Hey everyone! Quick question My oil pressure sending unit is seeping oil. I am going to replace it today but was wondering do I have to drain all the oil first before I do this? Or can I get away with not doing that? I recently did an oil change about a month ago and would prefer not to have to drain the dragon…. Thanks ahead of time for any feed back!

12-07-2021, 03:22 PM	#2
PorknBeans Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Where I can see the air I breathe... Posts: 743 Vehicle: 1997 XE King Cab with 3 pedals, KA24E & 2WD, Y’all Thanks: 77 Thanked 224 Times in 186 Posts	When I changed my oil sending unit. I didn’t drain the oil. The engine was off. So most oil was down in the pan below the sender. I replaced it and turned the engine on to check for any oil leaks afterwards. Zero leaks and was good to go! Was a pain to install though. Fine pitch threads while sitting/squatting next to the right front tire and trying to find the correct angle to get the threads started wasn’t fun. __________________

12-07-2021, 04:15 PM	#4
PorknBeans Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Where I can see the air I breathe... Posts: 743 Vehicle: 1997 XE King Cab with 3 pedals, KA24E & 2WD, Y’all Thanks: 77 Thanked 224 Times in 186 Posts	Right on! __________________

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12-07-2021, 04:02 PM	#3
IntotheVoid69 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: LA/Vermont Posts: 36 Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Thanks!! I’ll let you know how it goes!

12-07-2021, 06:37 PM	#5
IntotheVoid69 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: LA/Vermont Posts: 36 Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	One more question… what tool did you use to get in that small space? I know that it would take a 26 or 27 mm ratchet but not sure if it would fit in there with the oil filter so close.

12-08-2021, 01:59 AM	#6
cadillacdude1975 The Gear Jammer Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chattanooga, TN Age: 50 Posts: 10,682 Vehicle: 87 VG33 Pathfinder SE 4x4 & 87 D21 SE Thanks: 457 Thanked 1,400 Times in 1,265 Posts	V6? I took the oil filter off then used a stubby wrench to loosen the old one and to tighten the new one.

12-08-2021, 09:26 PM	#7
IntotheVoid69 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: LA/Vermont Posts: 36 Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Hardbody 4x4 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	4 cylinder… I have a feeling I will have to get the proper socket to get it off.. there’s not a whole lot of room

12-09-2021, 02:20 AM	#9
SBJ Total Buzzkill Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: OR Posts: 3,108 Vehicle: '90 D21 4cyl 5spd 2wd Thanks: 347 Thanked 593 Times in 527 Posts	A 27mm deep socket works well.