Fresh oil under car

2002 FORD TAURUS
127,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JGONZO2398
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So, I have asked a similar question to this before, that I had dripping oil under my car for quite some time now. At first I thought it was the transmission pan gasket or the oil pan gasket, I have replaced both valve cover gaskets and the intake manifold gasket. Also replaced the camshaft position sensor that was badly leaking oil from on top of the engine. This stopped the leak under my car, but there was still caked on oil around the transmission pan and oil pan. A few days ago, I sprayed the heck out of the bottom of the car, around both pans with engine degreaser. I hosed it all off and everything looks great and dry. No leaking or moistening since, but I have this fresh spot of oil right up next to the engine oil pan, I do not know where the leak/drip is coming from. I posted a video, anyone know what it might be?
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Sep 20, 2018 at 6:27 PM
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JGONZO2398
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There seems to be some sort of blue connector close to the bolts of the oil pan. It does not seem like it is dripping from the actual gasket of the oil pan. I would think the oil would be dripping onto the bolts, I may be wrong though.
Sep 20, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

I have to be honest, I think it is the oil pressure sender that is leaking. Over time, they will start to leak around a crimp. However, based on the engine design, (4v or 2v) determines its location. I attached a picture of where to look based on the engine you have. I cannot identify type without a VIN.

Let me know if this helps.

Take care,
Joe
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Sep 20, 2018 at 7:38 PM
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It is a 3.0L, V6.
Sep 20, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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This part?
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Sep 20, 2018 at 7:41 PM
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Yes, that is the part. As far as engine, the four valve per cylinder verses the two valve have different locations.
Sep 20, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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Could it leak and not give me any sort of check engine light like a bad sensor would do?
Sep 20, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It will not set a trouble code. If it is the problem, eventually, it will leak bad enough that the low oil pressure light/or gauge will indicate low oil pressure. The computer sees an oil pressure reading, so as far as it is concerned, everything is good.

Before you replace it, confirm that is where the leak is coming from.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions. It is 8:44 here now. I should be on for a couple hours.

Take care,
Joe
Sep 21, 2018 at 5:45 PM