Q: Oil filter adaptor
I ordered a replacement oil filter cooler kit. The new piece has a threaded hole by the high pressure oil sensor and the one I took off the truck doesn't. What is the hole for? I have a photo if that helps. Part # 3c3z6881ca.
My car has 12500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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