Oil Temp Sensor In Oil Pan

Locate the oil temperature sensor in the engine compartment.

Oil temp sensor in oil pan.

I recommend the temp sensor in the pan and the pressure sensor where the oem pressure sensor is. This kit includes everything you need such as the 1 8 27 npt temperature sensor adapter nylon washer nut and plug. In other words you can completely unscrew the factory oil temp probe and no oil will leak out. If you can put the temp sensor in the oil pan.

Not saying i right but that is best i could tell shrug. Before cranking on it the sensor at the pan is a low oil sensor. This will give the best location for pressure since it s right after the pump. After digging into it found ecm is giveing oil temp calculated oil water temp and sent to pete gauge was what i came up with.

I would suggest cleaning the bottom of the plug of all dirt etc. Disconnect the electrical connector on the oil temperature sensor by disengaging the retainer clip and pulling the connector away. It will typically be mounted in either the engine block or in the cylinder head. If the temps in the pan get to high the oil can break down and you won t know that if the sensor is in the oil cooler line back to the engine.

Oil temp i was looking at a o7 pete with c 15 and noticed no senser and when i looked on sis and found no senser in diag. The pan is the prefered spot for oil temperature because it gives you the average temperature of the oil. Still a debate going on at another site this is the one i believe was settled on. The members that have removed this plug state it is real tight and a 10mm allen wrench is needed.

Glowshift features a transmission oil pan temperature sensor adapter kit which makes it easy to install a sensor directly into your car or truck s transmission pan or oil pan to monitor oil temperatures.