Oil sensor?

[Brian N]

When I was changing the oil in my wifes '11 Ram, I noticed that there was oil on the bottom of the oil filter.
At first, I thought that the filter wasn't put on correctly last oil change.
Upon looking into it further, I noticed that there is a sensor on the front of the block, above the oil filter that seems to be leaking.
Is this an oil sensor? If so, how hard/easy is it to change out myself? Looks pretty simple.



Thank you.

 

[SyN]

Possibly could be an oil temperature sensor.

 

[Tach_tech]

It's the oil pressure sensor.

 

[Brian N]

Okay, thanks.
Next question.
Is it a part that should just be changed out? (There are no warnings or lights coming on.) Or, could I just remove it, put some type of thread seal on it and put it back in?

 

[nickpohlaandp]

Seal and reinstall as long as it's still functioning correctly.

 

[Hootbro]

Seal and reinstall as long as it's still functioning correctly.

This and make sure the sensor does not have a hairline crack. I have resealed sensor threads with no issues and seen sensors cracked also.