I had my oil pressure switch replaced a week ago and it's still leaking oil

Tiny
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  • 2012 KIA SEDONA
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I had my oil pressure switch replaced a week ago and it's still leaking oil and the oil indicator light is still going on/off. Was told maybe to try and replace switch again which cost about $230.00 if not it could be the seal between the engine and transmission which could be $500.00 to $1,000.00.
Most of the research I've seen says oil pressure switch is the most common issue. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas of what it could be? Thanks in advance.
Saturday, December 7th, 2019 AT 1:36 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

If it is bad, it should be warranty and cost you nothing. It is a pipe thread and needs to be tight.

As far as the seal between the engine and transmission, do they mean the rear main?

Who checked this out?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-is-leaking-oil

Can you upload a picture of the leak location?

Roy
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Saturday, December 7th, 2019 AT 2:05 PM
Tiny
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Hi Roy, it was done by a local mechanic. He does and will not provide a warranty as he said it may have just been a bad sensor (the new one). It's leaking pretty much under the front middle. I had it looked at by another mechanic who said its difficult to see where its leaking from and for me to do some research and let him know what we wanted to do. He suggested to start with replacing the sensor again or the rear main seal. I just feel like either way is a gamble and I just want it fixed so my engine does not get damaged. Thanks for your help!
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Sunday, December 8th, 2019 AT 8:04 PM
Tiny
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Okay, you do not want to deal with either one of these guys. If they are mechanics, they tell you the issue and not you have to tell them the issue.

No warranty? Stay away from him forever. If he will not stand behind his work, then he is not honest.

As far as the leak, any chance you can take some pictures and upload them to this post so I can see the leak?

Roy
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 AT 12:33 PM
Tiny
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Pictures of leak that I could get. The big puddle is the leak.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2019 AT 3:17 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. Make sure the oil filter cover is not leaking. The seal may not be seated correctly.

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Thursday, December 12th, 2019 AT 3:32 PM

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