Q: fuel pressure regulator

asked by on October 06, 2016

Ok i am looking to buy this car. The only problem is the fuel pressure regulator needs to be replaced. If fuel leaked into the engine and contaminated the engine oil is that bad? Would more have to be done than just replacing the fuel pressure regulator?
My car has an automatic transmission.

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