Q: We are trying to change the oil pressure sensor in our 2014 town and country. The sensor would not break free and unscrew so my hu

asked by on July 18, 2017

While trying the change oil pressure sensor the piece that the sensor screws into came out with it. What is that piece called and how do we fix it? It has gaskets on it.

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