2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

2001 Renault Clio Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Sensor, Oil leak.
Mileage: 93,000 miles.

Asked on April 28, 2012

Leaking oil at top of engine on a plug bolt?

On the engine looking from under bonnet, behind oil filler cap, thers a black plastic square with a cable attached, and the bolt that screws into engine the oil is coming from there? what is that? i thought it was oil pressure switch but pics look different to what i can see, thanks in advance

Avatar Asked by banksy007

Answer

Replied on April 28, 2012

I don't have any information on your vehicle but based on the wire attached to it, it most likely is a sensor and if you remove the bolt and take the sensor out, you should see an O-ring which should be bad and causing the oil leak.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
39,900 answers provided