FYI in case anyone has the same problem, my oil pressure gauge would randomly jump up high off the scale, somwhat related to changing oil pressure. If a wire repair is needed, splice in a 6-inch length of wire, looped, to lessen flexing and strain on the repaired connections. The gauge is a standard 0-5 bar that fits. So, don't miss a single line.
07-19-2014, 11:01 PM||# 3|. 3. the sending unit is bad, they are known for this to happen, and happened to mine. Similarly, if you use a lower-quality oil or one with a shorter lifespan, you'll likely need to change it more frequently as well. I have seen guages bounce like crazy and mine does that aswell and after every fill up my guage only shows 3/4 full! There is one instrument in particular — the oil pressure gauge — that can even warn you of larger issues before they happen. It's over heating when I go up hills! " It's at the back of the motor by the firewall. If not, move on to the next step. Looking for connector part number now so I can order it. Some possible leak locations include: - Oil filter. There are two types of oil pressure gauges: Digital & mechanical. It seemed to make sense at the time, adding the one extra quart.
It's never done this before. 10-02-2009 12:10 PM. You can find an oil pressure gauge in almost any vehicle, marine vessel, or piece of equipment that has an engine and uses oil. Join Date: Nov 2012. With a flashlight pointing down from the master cylinder, You can barely see the sensor connection, but it eventually pressed on. There are a few things that can influence oil pressure readings, so it's important to be aware of them. This can lead to increased wear and tear on your engine parts, and may eventually cause your engine to fail. The oil pump is responsible for circulating oil throughout the engine, so if it's not working properly, the pressure will drop. This is why you only see this at idle and when the oil is up to temp. I haven't checked the mechanical oil pressure because I haven't stumbled across an easy method to do so while driving... suggestions? I don't mean to highjack this thread, but my oil gauge has a similar effect.
Maybe oil pressure sending unit getting. Could this be an engine problem or just the gauge? I myself are not a fan of flushing an engine. Now the high oil level inside the crankcase is letting the crankshaft dip into it and whip the oil into a foam. Why Is Thicker Oil Generally Better Than Thinner Oil? On the other hand, the engine oil starts getting thinner when the engine warms up and the oil pressure gauge reads a bit lower. The needle will move between 40 & 60, it won't stay at one constant pressure. Repeating what 944Online says, "URO oil pressure senders are CRAP".
Readers may send him email at; he cannot make personal replies. A high oil pressure reading could be a sign of a relief valve issue or blockage in the oil delivery lines. Also check the wire going to the sending it hits the exhaust it shorts out. It's actually pretty simple: it measures the pressure of oil in an engine and displays it on a dial or digital display.
Low oil level could cause the gauge to intermittently drop out, perhaps on turns or acceleration. IF you do end up trying to replace to OPSU do NOT get an aftermarket sensor, get a GM AcDelco one. In my history with Bentley, Jag and MG cars I have had sending unit failure or wiring loom shorts that have made for irregular gauge reads, but I have not had a MB issue with the sending unit. If you see a zero reading while the engine is running, you should take notice. It will take a few seconds for the oil pump to fill the supply passages back up after the engine starts.