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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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i think my oil pressure sensor went bad after wiper fluid was poured onto it. ive searched and found out where it is but i cant see it. So could someone please explain how i can get to the thing seems like a pita?

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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Its located above your oil cooler. I did a write up on Audizine for this on a 12v. It is very very similar to the S4. I hope you have skinny arms!

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321457
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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thank you soo. Do you by chance still have some of the pictures from the diy. An this sucks because i dont even have 500 miles on my oil i jus did an oil change.
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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is there a way to save the oil
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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have you tried using a bucket?
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 11:00 AM
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I would just put in new oil. Or I suppose get a new bucket. But honestly I wouldn't reuse.
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Yeah, I did that right after the oil change too.... No way to save the oil!
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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i think im jus gunna have to use mobile1 cause i have to special order my regular oil in cases of 12 quarts.\

Chris ill be ordering a new sensor from you guys today most like ley but i wanted to know if u had the larger mann oil filters
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Thanks for the order! Nice chatting with you.
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No problem chris it was great placing an order with you.

Ecs tuning is great, chris found every part i needed. I highly recommend them to anyone!
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