oil sender leak?

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
39,000 MILES
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RICKKLAW
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Can an oil pressure sensor on the side of the engine block become defective and leak oil, if the oil level was low, A car dealer told me that because of low oil pressure the sensor became defective and leaked.
Feb 4, 2012 at 10:09 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Highly doubtful, but the sensor can become defective and leak. I just doubt it was because of low oil pressure. Sounds like he's trying to fleece you for an oil pump change. Rent or borrow a gauge from a parts store and check your oil pressure.
Feb 4, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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CADIEMAN
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not likly no way you have a oil leak.they may have to put dye in and then they check it with a black light to find it.
Feb 4, 2012 at 10:22 PM
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