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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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washing oil pan
i need to wash out my oil pan,off the car, im going to use water but wanted to know if it was going to hurt my oil level sensor..
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and note im not washing out oil i got some pentrant fluid in it and just want to make sure its all out before i put it back on
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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use virgin mineral solvents
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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It's not going to hurt your sensor... just make sure to *dry* the pan before putting it back on...
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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 12:00 AM
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awesome thanks you
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Just remove the sensor it is three bolts. Use some RTV when you put it back. should be fine.

I just use liquid dish soap to wash it. Cuts the oil nicely.

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Old Mar 10, 2007 | 01:25 AM
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mineral spirits may help as well. as long as the gaskets are in good shape when you reinstall it, washing it will do nothing but good things.
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