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Old May 19, 2016 | 07:58 PM
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Just another oil filter thread well almost


was just over on rock auto.dotcom. . .
and was looking at oil filters and saw this below

just wanted you guys input on this. not that i think i need to do this. . .

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Since it can be difficult to obtain access to the
Oil Pressure Sender / Switch when the oil filter is on,
OE manufacturers suggest replacing this
part when changing oil.

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Old May 19, 2016 | 10:52 PM
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That's hilarious. I thought I was the only one who read that! I know I change my switch every 5000 miles. Ya can't be to careful with these new fandangled engines!
Old May 19, 2016 | 11:10 PM
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OMG - that is funny.

I also heard somewhere that the hood struts should be replaced at the same time, but to me that is rather excessive. Once every second oil/filter change seems more reasonable to me.
Old May 19, 2016 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by whopper
OMG - that is funny.

I also heard somewhere that the hood struts should be replaced at the same time, but to me that is rather excessive. Once every second oil/filter change seems more reasonable to me.
Maybe just 1 per change that way you're always protected by a new one. Belive me you wouldn't want that giant hood coming down on you! I knocked the prop "stick" out once. It wasn't easy getting it back in while stuck under the hood.
Old May 20, 2016 | 05:52 AM
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Well i guess i am way behind in switch replacements with my '11 2LT.
In my best Homer Simpson voice. . . D'oh.
Old May 20, 2016 | 07:11 AM
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Well, the don't exactly say every oil change. But, I'm scared now!

Now I'm going to be worried about that Power Steering fluid flush I wouldn't pay for 8 years ago.
Old May 20, 2016 | 07:21 AM
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But do you keep your blinker fluid topped off
Old May 20, 2016 | 01:56 PM
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I think whoever copied that to the parts site has it a little confused. GM SUGGESTS changing the oil if a sender needs to be replaced, to make the sender parts change easier....at least that is the way I remember it.
Old May 20, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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But seriously folks always , always check your torque bindle valve! It could save your sanity!!
Old May 24, 2016 | 12:58 PM
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So the oil filter is not in the way when you take it 'off' during an oil change?

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