Thx that's help alot...I put in unit but im.still getting liw oil pressure. With oul light showing occasionally. Is Teflon required to install.and should I ck. Tourqe on oil unit.
I think you should be ok even if you don’t use Teflon sealer. You could have a bad gauge or bad ground or connection? Does your oil pressure drop when the engine is warm?
I have the same problem with mine. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated mine has no screen changed the sensor put 15w 40 in it and still had the same problem. Could it be the cluster in mine?
I just had a question. I replaced my sensor and still have low oil pressure. Not at 40 like it's supposed to be. So I'm wondering if the screen has to be in a certain way? Probably sounds totally ignorant but I like to fix things on my own and save money. Thank you so much for the tutorial!!!!
Reason I ask is it could be as low as 20psi at idle and increase 40-60 at 3000 rpm. This also varies depending on oil viscosity and engine temperature, can bearing wear
When you told us of your career background....WOW....impressive as hell. I subscribed and look forward to learning. I replaced the oil pressure sensor on my 6.0 Escalade a few months back and today my 2003 Tahoe oil pressure gauge pegged. Here we go again. Semper Fidelis Dave Heitman
Thank you for the kind words and subscribing. I’ve got many more videos coming as well as my weekly Live Racing Routes. Hopefully you’ll enjoy them all. Have a great week
First video I viewed was one where the intake was pulled and a bunch of connections were removed. Needless to say I was ready to pay someone. Found this one, thirty minutes later had working sending unit again! Thanks
I got a 2018 ford expedition n it has oil sensor problems n i replacement the sensor now the low engine oil screen it just staying on what could be the cause
Thank you for the helpful video! Based on my research on the filter, if you have active fuel handling where the computer cuts off cylinders, you probably have a filter. I had the peg high 80 pressure. Rev engine it would drop, then stall to 0 then go back to 80. For my job on an 05 Tahoe with 5.3L, I grabbed 3 moving boxes stacked flat on top of each other to lay on over the engine area, I put a 3 step stool at the bumper to stand on and just laid over the engine on the boxes. This really made it quite comfortable to find the sensor. At first I tried to get my big hands back there, only first removing the shield cover, it wasn't possible so I disconnected the fuel rail line as you show and then using a boroscope saw the cable connected to the sensor and just fished my hand down the cable to the sensor. At the sensor I gently lifted the clip, then pulled it off. I could feel the yellow grommet seal in the sensor. I got the socket on with the 3/8 wobble extension 6" and then a 2-3" wobble (2x wobble). I fished the socket/wobble tool down the side, got it on by hand, then using my left hand holding socket in place and using flex 3/8 ratchet removed it. Make sure to have a good grip on the socket and sensor, in my case the grommet fell out of the sensor, was in the socket, then it dopped out into the bay and luckily on the driveway vs hidden for life on the frame. There is also a gray insert on the old sensor you want to move into the new sensor, I think it just tightens up the pin guidance to ensure a snug fit and contact (I used a little pick to get the gray insert out). I used the boroscope to look down at the hole for a filter, this engine had none. Bolted up new sensor, for safety of the socket, keep your left hand on the socket to ensure it doesn't run up and go on an angle and crack the sensor. You will feel the sensor have resistance once hand screwing in as the thread sealant adds some resistance. It tightened up nice and snug, then I paid attention to where the clip notch on socket was as you are doing this all blind by feel. I started the tahoe up, using boroscope ran it for 5 minutes and looked around the sensor for leaks. There were none, pressure now really close to 40 at idle and when I rev the engine, it tracks with higher pressure. In all the job wasn't bad if you have wobble extensions and a thin wall oil sensor socket, I could probably do the job again in under 30 minutes from setup to back up and running. If you have the right tools, you can do this repair.
Great job! Thanks for commenting and thorough tutorial. I should add this into the description. It’s been a couple years since I replaced mine and it’s still working as it should. Let me know what job you tackle next. I really believe anything can be accomplished if you set your mind to it. Take care, 👍 David Hamm
The only way to tell for sure is to install a manual gauge. Be sure to use the proper oil called for your vehicle. If the main bearings or cam bearings are worn, that would make oil pressure lower in most cases
Blinkers and flasher not working replace switch flasher fuse BCM has power to turn signal switch to flasher relay all fuses are good but still no signals or flashers
My oil pressure sensor is stock on 80 in my 2007 Silverado. As I am driving on the road, suddenly it slows down and the engine light turns on and stays driving more slowly for a while. Could this be another sign that I should change it? I will change it tomorrow but I wanted to know if it could be something else to be changed. I have 176K miles. Thank you.
Hmm, I have 06 Duramax and just recently replaced my oil pressure sensor. It literally took me 7-8 minutes of labor, never done it before. Looks much harder then it is in a real life.
Thank you for this video. You are a big help. All other videos were saying you have to take off the intake and I am dreading doing that because I do have to replace my knock sensors but for now I see a way around changing that sensor. Thank you so much!
@@dhammiamhe man! Help me out when I start my 2000 Ford Expedition the oil sensor signaling after I drove around 1-2 kilometers it’s starts to starts it’s place and sudden it drops? What the cause.?
@@BoedwardBuenaflor that could be the sensor. I’m having trouble understanding the question but I would start with the easiest fix. Check all grounds and wiring including the connection on battery and sensor
@@dustin3876 thank you and I agree. My Dad recently passed away and I was looking through his old Chilton book. I found a index card from 1982 where as a kid I’d drawn a picture and left in his manual. Made it even more valuable to me
Thanks for the video, my 05 was at 80 now after changing the sensor it's pegged completely out past the oil can symbol on the guage, can you help with what be wrong? Thanks David
Start to finish and videoing it took about an hour. You should be fine just make sure you have all the tools before starting. Just don’t rush and allow plenty of time to be no pressure on yourself. Let me know how it goes, thanks and best of luck
Most likely that is the issue and it's the cheapest fix. I assume you're saying it jumps back and forth, since oil pressure will vary with engine temperature, oil viscosity and rpm's.
My 06 4.8 was pegged at 80 psi got a new sensor and there was 3 stores I checked all was over $50 but got it and replaced mine in about 15 minutes worked on the first try.
I have the same issue on my 2019 4.3 i already change the sensor twice, the first time was with a sensor from autozone and second time was a factory sensor (ac delco) and the issue Didn’t get resolved. The truck runs fine and there are no weird noises coming from the engine, I’ve put the scanner on it and it says oil pressure switch. Would you have any idea of anything else that might be going on with it. TIA
So I replaced my sensor as my gauge maxed out at 80 and wouldn't move. It was a tight struggle, but I got the old out, new in and now my gauge reads about 28 psi at idle? Before the gauge maxed out at 80, oil pressure was consistently around 40 psi at idle. What did I do wrong? I tried to torque to roughly 15 ft lbs. Would slightly overtightening it result in a low gauge reading? I certainly didn't crank it down and I used a cheap torque wrench, but the torque wrench seems to be pretty accurate every other time I have used it when comparing it to a good torques. I mean, maybe it's reading right and now my oil pump is going. *smack my head* Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks.
28 is good, especially if that’s after warmed up. Different oil thicknesses will affect it also. And cam bearing wear will show low pressure at the gauge of older vehicles but not necessarily at the crankshaft. Had a lot of trouble from the 3.8’s many years ago with cam bearings wearing and pressure at gauge dropping. 20 w oil fixed that
I have a 1994 GMC Sierra and I was told that the older truck runs on high oil pressure readings. I installed a new oil pressure sensor and now my readings is around 40-60 , do I have to tighten it some more are what am I supposed to do? Thanks
My 5.3 has a fluctuating gauge, but runs fine most of the time, does drop when i use my A/C though. When on 0lbs, engine starts a slight flutter/tick, what should i replace?
Do you know what weight of oil your using? Sounds like a bad sensor due to the fluctuations. When the A/C comes on it tends to lower rpm’s therefore could explain the drop in pressure slightly though. It’s possible you have worn cam bearings so a thicker oil may help
@@dhammiam yeah, but I haven’t replaced the sensor behind the block yet and came across a bunch of these videos that say swapping the o ring could fix the problem
@@fireballz7 replacing the sensor is easier. If you have a leak or actually don’t have oil pressure then there’s another problem. On my truck the gauge was erratic and the light would come on saying low oil pressure. I replaced the sensor and I’ve been driving it a couple years since and no issues
My truck was driving then just quit and now shows zero oil pressure. When I was driving it the oil pressure was very erratic. Could this be one of the issues?
Did the engine make any noises, particularly knocking or rattling noises? My oil pressure sensor didn’t cause the engine to cut off. I know some cars/trucks have the fuel pump wiring run connected to the oil pressure sensor to cut off fuel when oil pressure is lost
Got low oil pressure and sounds not good at all and just need to be able to talk with you about all problems that I am having and needed to do about it ASAP???????
Next time you’ll know. If you ever have a question about something just comment here and I’ll see if I can advise or do a video to help. Thank you for the comment
Ur a life saver i picked up a silverado 2005 z71 crew cab with transmission issue and i bought it for 100$$ as a project and oil pressure is at 80 now i know how to fix it thank you saved and liked the video so i can fix my truck when i get my new car
I have a 2005 Silverado . Glad I saw this Video to know how to replace mine . Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this Great Video. You have helped Many Truck Owners with this . Again I thank you .
@@dhammiam no it seems to get past that point. I can spin the socket around it just won't drop in. Maybe my socket is too thick, but it doesn't look much different than yours. I can try to can that nut off a bit to see if that helps.
@@dhammiam it was the socket. I was able to get it off with a different one. New sensor still reading low. Trying to get a mechanical gauge on it. I bought the Maddox kit from harbor freight, but no fitting works on my Escalade. What thread size is the O2 sensor do you know?
NASCAR engine builder huh?! I need you to rebuild my LT1 engine inn my 1996 Chevy Camaro Z28 please. Nothing wrong with just a lot of leaks…I’ve heard the rear main seal is faulty
My respects to you sir. I need to do this to my 2006 escalade 6.0. Just started getting a low oil pressure warning and my oil pressure gauge going from 0-80 randomly. Thank you sir.
I think the filter (which is a bad idea) may only be in the 2007+ years. The sensor didn't change though, so filters come with many of the OEM aftermarket parts. The filter is not a good idea anyways. More likely to cause problems than help any protection.
Looks like your vehicle had someone cut off part of the "sound barrier" blocking access to the sender. I had declined to try this job when we had a 2005 Yukon with a Driver Information Center warning, but its oil pressure gauge still worked fine. One should know that I watched quite a few RUclips videos before starting, but still had to lay towels over the engine, use a stool, and do some of the work left-handed. I was able to remove one end of a plastic tube at the rear of the engine for more clearance. I did not remove a second tube or the fuel line at its connection. I broke off the gray "protector" on the oil sender harness connector with a screwdriver, and with left hand pushing a long screwdriver against the connector tab and right hand on the connector, I was finally able to release the connector from the oil sender. The special 1 1/16" oil sender socket I bought like 25 years ago did not fit over the sender, I used a 27mm deep socket. Then I used a 1/2" wobble extension, about 5" long, and that was not easy to push into the 27mm deep socket, but the socket had to go on first. Then I used a stubby 1/2" drive flex ratchet to unscrew the oil sender. Of course once that was unthreaded it fell somewhere so that took 15 minutes or more to find & remove. So I went to O'Reilly and bought PS508 oil sender, which actually did fit my special socket (but I still used the 27mm deep one). So with the new sender (I did not even try to find if the engine had a filter screen, I didn't feel one) purchased, I tied a piece of twine around it it case I dropped that, and screwed that in a few turns with my left hand. Then I put the 27mm deep socket over that, then the wobble extension, then the stubby flex ratchet. 15 minutes later I had that screwed in, and actually in similar orientation as the factory one. So 10 minutes more to remove those tools without dropping them. So 15 minutes later I was able to blindly turn the connector to correct orientation to snap that on. I re-connected the one plastic pipe I had removed, and started the Yukon: no oil pressure displayed, and check engine light was still on. So I disconnected the battery, touched cables together to erase all codes/clear computer, reconnected the battery, and started it up: all was working - SUCCESS !!! So even though The Cuss cannot fix everything, I was successful today. Yes, this took me several hours, but since I'd just ordered Mrs. Cusser 4 new tires (as the 5-year-old ones were quite dry-rotted), felt why not save $300 to $500 by doing this myself. Some mechanics apparently remove the entire intake manifold for easy access, but that's labor hours. For me, trouble with the special oil sender socket I had threw me for a loop, but the 27mm deep socket I had did save me. Realize that 4 different times I packed up stuff and quit, saying the mechanic could try his luck Tuesday, but The Cuss is a persistent little cuss, for sure. Mrs. Cusser is ecstatic.
I have a 2013 Chevy Silverado and I believe this is the issue I’m having.. Do you think I’ll need a 1 1/16 socket as well or could it be a different size ?
I have a 99 Silverado 1500 LS with a 5.3 L engine 2 Wheel Dr. my only gauges working in the cluster are the oil pressure and battery voltage do you have any idea why
Did you see the screen? Sometimes it has been taken out already or if it fell in take a coat hanger and bend end see if you can pull it out. Otherwise it shouldn’t hurt anything but if it’s stopped up may give false readings but I wouldn’t sweat it
I recently changed oil pan gasket ,oil pic up tube o-ring and oil sending unit ,now when I'm driving my oil gauge shows 80 psi and my dash digital display says low oil pressure but my engine sounds good no lifter noise or knocking I'm confused as to what it might be any ideas cuzz if it was oil pump issue I would hear it right?
Thank you for watching and for your comment. I’ve got lots more how to do it yourself coming. I’m so busy working on stuff that I have to make time to do videos but very much worth it to help others. Have a great day
just stole an 04 gmc 1500 for my son and its oil gauge is pegged, it not the stepper motor as it goes down with engine off so has to be this... Thank you for an excellent video but you failed to mention how you have to hold your tongue just right in order to get to it...
There’s a number of these videos on RUclips and they include nauseating music. Thank you for leaving that out. How are you get a camera shot of that sensor I do not know because I cannot see with my own eyeballs down in there.
Did you use the suggested oil for the vehicle? I say that because as an engine wears the bearing clearances increase and allow for oil pressure to drop, especially once the oil warms up. Also, could be the sensor is weak causing a bad reading.
Mine does this after driving about 10 miles and sit at a stop light. If i pull over and shut it off and turn it on again its enough to get me home. Sensor or cluster??
Check all grounds and battery connectors. It could be either one otherwise. The sensor is easier to replace in my opinion. If you can get it to act up then unplug the sensor see if the gauge changes then
Super helpful man, love the willingness to help others and answer questions
I’m happy to help. Thank you for commenting
It was very helpful I helped me out a lot you THE man
Thx that's help alot...I put in unit but im.still getting liw oil pressure. With oul light showing occasionally. Is Teflon required to install.and should I ck. Tourqe on oil unit.
Thank you. I’m glad 😃
I think you should be ok even if you don’t use Teflon sealer. You could have a bad gauge or bad ground or connection? Does your oil pressure drop when the engine is warm?
Fyi advanced Auto has the exact socket for this purpose like the rounded curves
Yea they do and they work best
What if i replaced it but stays close to 0psi? At idel and about 20 when gassing it
Have you checked the screen underneath? If it’s there still
I have the same problem with mine. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated mine has no screen changed the sensor put 15w 40 in it and still had the same problem. Could it be the cluster in mine?
@@TonyMorelli-em3ie The only way to know if it is in the cam bearings or something else is to put a manual gauge in place of the sensor.
I just had a question. I replaced my sensor and still have low oil pressure. Not at 40 like it's supposed to be. So I'm wondering if the screen has to be in a certain way? Probably sounds totally ignorant but I like to fix things on my own and save money. Thank you so much for the tutorial!!!!
Hey, what is the oil pressure at idle? Then what is it when you rev it up or before changes gears?
Reason I ask is it could be as low as 20psi at idle and increase 40-60 at 3000 rpm. This also varies depending on oil viscosity and engine temperature, can bearing wear
I agree sir! Don't be intimidated to put your hands on anything, RUclips is always there for my help! I've learned a lot!
That’s right. You can do it. If you say you can’t, you won’t.
When you told us of your career background....WOW....impressive as hell. I subscribed and look forward to learning. I replaced the oil pressure sensor on my 6.0 Escalade a few months back and today my 2003 Tahoe oil pressure gauge pegged. Here we go again. Semper Fidelis Dave Heitman
Thank you for the kind words and subscribing. I’ve got many more videos coming as well as my weekly Live Racing Routes. Hopefully you’ll enjoy them all. Have a great week
How’s it going now? Just curious if you figured it out. Take care friend
I call it the University of RUclips. Thank you Sir.
One can find the answer to pretty much anything on RUclips, for sure 👍
nothing todo with my 4cyl colorado. not even in the same place
First video I viewed was one where the intake was pulled and a bunch of connections were removed. Needless to say I was ready to pay someone. Found this one, thirty minutes later had working sending unit again! Thanks
Great job 👍 Thanks for commenting
I got a 2018 ford expedition n it has oil sensor problems n i replacement the sensor now the low engine oil screen it just staying on what could be the cause
How did you get access to the sensor? Did you lean over the hood or did you sit on top of the radiator?
I laid across the top of the engine
Thank you for the helpful video! Based on my research on the filter, if you have active fuel handling where the computer cuts off cylinders, you probably have a filter. I had the peg high 80 pressure. Rev engine it would drop, then stall to 0 then go back to 80. For my job on an 05 Tahoe with 5.3L, I grabbed 3 moving boxes stacked flat on top of each other to lay on over the engine area, I put a 3 step stool at the bumper to stand on and just laid over the engine on the boxes. This really made it quite comfortable to find the sensor. At first I tried to get my big hands back there, only first removing the shield cover, it wasn't possible so I disconnected the fuel rail line as you show and then using a boroscope saw the cable connected to the sensor and just fished my hand down the cable to the sensor. At the sensor I gently lifted the clip, then pulled it off. I could feel the yellow grommet seal in the sensor. I got the socket on with the 3/8 wobble extension 6" and then a 2-3" wobble (2x wobble). I fished the socket/wobble tool down the side, got it on by hand, then using my left hand holding socket in place and using flex 3/8 ratchet removed it. Make sure to have a good grip on the socket and sensor, in my case the grommet fell out of the sensor, was in the socket, then it dopped out into the bay and luckily on the driveway vs hidden for life on the frame. There is also a gray insert on the old sensor you want to move into the new sensor, I think it just tightens up the pin guidance to ensure a snug fit and contact (I used a little pick to get the gray insert out). I used the boroscope to look down at the hole for a filter, this engine had none. Bolted up new sensor, for safety of the socket, keep your left hand on the socket to ensure it doesn't run up and go on an angle and crack the sensor. You will feel the sensor have resistance once hand screwing in as the thread sealant adds some resistance. It tightened up nice and snug, then I paid attention to where the clip notch on socket was as you are doing this all blind by feel. I started the tahoe up, using boroscope ran it for 5 minutes and looked around the sensor for leaks. There were none, pressure now really close to 40 at idle and when I rev the engine, it tracks with higher pressure. In all the job wasn't bad if you have wobble extensions and a thin wall oil sensor socket, I could probably do the job again in under 30 minutes from setup to back up and running. If you have the right tools, you can do this repair.
Great job! Thanks for commenting and thorough tutorial. I should add this into the description. It’s been a couple years since I replaced mine and it’s still working as it should. Let me know what job you tackle next. I really believe anything can be accomplished if you set your mind to it. Take care, 👍 David Hamm
What if you replace it but when you drive and push the gas the pressure gage goes up
Do I need to install the filter of just the sensor by its self ?
Fantastic! Liked and subscribed! Thank you very much!
Thank you. I’m happy to help
I changed the oil pressure sensor in my 08 Nissan Pathfinder Le and it still reads low what could be wrong
The only way to tell for sure is to install a manual gauge. Be sure to use the proper oil called for your vehicle. If the main bearings or cam bearings are worn, that would make oil pressure lower in most cases
Really good video. Didn’t talk too much and showed the basic job how to get it done right. Thanks for the help!!
Thank you, I appreciate it. I know when I’m on here looking for answers that’s what I want and as efficiently as possible. Have a great week!
Blinkers and flasher not working replace switch flasher fuse BCM has power to turn signal switch to flasher relay all fuses are good but still no signals or flashers
Is there an open ground? Check at the battery as well, battery to chassis small wire.
Hello watched your video I didn’t find a screen on my gmc savanna 03 I put in a new sensor but oil light keeps doing the same thing
The oil light is on I assume. Is the gauge reading erratically? Is it doing same as before you put the new sensor in?
The camera work is amazing!
Thank you. I wanted to make it as easy as possible to follow
I don't know how yours is so clearly visible mine is hidden behind all kinds of shit I been trying for over an hour and I still can't see the sob
Did you get to it and replace it. It’s definitely not easy to get to
Great video. It's a relief watching a professional work. Many of these RUclips video creators talk like the English language is their 4 language. Thx
Thank you. I know exactly what you mean 😂 so I try to be as clear as possible
So did you put the screen in with the new sensor? I’m having the same issue
I didn’t use a screen. I really don’t see the need for it
My oil pressure sensor is stock on 80 in my 2007 Silverado. As I am driving on the road, suddenly it slows down and the engine light turns on and stays driving more slowly for a while. Could this be another sign that I should change it? I will change it tomorrow but I wanted to know if it could be something else to be changed. I have 176K miles. Thank you.
i had no screen either so i try put one on but I cant figure to put on the screen in? Any reason why?
I’d leave it out. No reason to have it
Hmm, I have 06 Duramax and just recently replaced my oil pressure sensor. It literally took me 7-8 minutes of labor, never done it before. Looks much harder then it is in a real life.
Thank you for this video. You are a big help. All other videos were saying you have to take off the intake and I am dreading doing that because I do have to replace my knock sensors but for now I see a way around changing that sensor. Thank you so much!
Great, I’m happy I could help! Plan a day and take your time and you’ll do fine
@@dhammiamhe man! Help me out when I start my 2000 Ford Expedition the oil sensor signaling after I drove around 1-2 kilometers it’s starts to starts it’s place and sudden it drops? What the cause.?
@@BoedwardBuenaflor that could be the sensor. I’m having trouble understanding the question but I would start with the easiest fix. Check all grounds and wiring including the connection on battery and sensor
Oh and by the way i never found that screen as well😂
Thank you for the great video. Back in the day we used Chilton and Haynes books but new times has great things like RUclips.
Thank you for the comment. I still have my Chilton and Hanes manuals just in case.
I miss the Chiltons. My opinion, chiltons ,hands down way better than Haynes. Too bad chiltons is a thing of the past. Thanks for the vid man!!
@@dustin3876 thank you and I agree. My Dad recently passed away and I was looking through his old Chilton book. I found a index card from 1982 where as a kid I’d drawn a picture and left in his manual. Made it even more valuable to me
@@dhammiam that's awesome man!
I got one. But it make my second alternator shake
I have no idea about that 😂
I’ve got a question when I turn my truck off my oil pressure gauge stays at 20 (2006 gmc)
Does it stay at 20 when you unplug the sensor?
@@dhammiam yes it does I just tried it now
Thanks for the video, my 05 was at 80 now after changing the sensor it's pegged completely out past the oil can symbol on the guage, can you help with what be wrong? Thanks David
Good shit brotha. Very helpful. Keep up the good work
Thank you. I’ve been real busy but have more videos in the works. Have a great week
Just got the quote from my mechanic and it was 300 to do this job. How long did it take you to do this? I am tempted to do it myself.
Start to finish and videoing it took about an hour. You should be fine just make sure you have all the tools before starting. Just don’t rush and allow plenty of time to be no pressure on yourself. Let me know how it goes, thanks and best of luck
Do you think that I should replace that sensor in my 01 Chevy Silverado the gauge on my dash goes up and down between 20 to 40 psi
Most likely that is the issue and it's the cheapest fix.
I assume you're saying it jumps back and forth, since oil pressure will vary with engine temperature, oil viscosity and rpm's.
Excuseme sir some one video of nissan Quest 94 oil low sensor?? Thnk's 😢
I’ve not done one on that car before. Should be fairly simple. Good luck 👍 let
Me know how it went
@@dhammiam Thnk's sir... 🥺
What kind of a$$hole engineer said let’s put the sensor on the back, in the tightness crappiest point to reach!
That’s what they do best. Make life harder on us doing the work for sure 😂
We all ask each other that everyday working on German bs lol who tf thought this was a good idea lol
My 06 4.8 was pegged at 80 psi got a new sensor and there was 3 stores I checked all was over $50 but got it and replaced mine in about 15 minutes worked on the first try.
I have the same issue on my 2019 4.3 i already change the sensor twice, the first time was with a sensor from autozone and second time was a factory sensor (ac delco) and the issue Didn’t get resolved. The truck runs fine and there are no weird noises coming from the engine, I’ve put the scanner on it and it says oil pressure switch. Would you have any idea of anything else that might be going on with it. TIA
So I replaced my sensor as my gauge maxed out at 80 and wouldn't move. It was a tight struggle, but I got the old out, new in and now my gauge reads about 28 psi at idle? Before the gauge maxed out at 80, oil pressure was consistently around 40 psi at idle. What did I do wrong? I tried to torque to roughly 15 ft lbs. Would slightly overtightening it result in a low gauge reading? I certainly didn't crank it down and I used a cheap torque wrench, but the torque wrench seems to be pretty accurate every other time I have used it when comparing it to a good torques. I mean, maybe it's reading right and now my oil pump is going. *smack my head*
Any advise would be appreciated.
Thanks.
28 is good, especially if that’s after warmed up. Different oil thicknesses will affect it also. And cam bearing wear will show low pressure at the gauge of older vehicles but not necessarily at the crankshaft. Had a lot of trouble from the 3.8’s many years ago with cam bearings wearing and pressure at gauge dropping. 20 w oil fixed that
I have a 1994 GMC Sierra and I was told that the older truck runs on high oil pressure readings. I installed a new oil pressure sensor and now my readings is around 40-60 , do I have to tighten it some more are what am I supposed to do? Thanks
What are the torgue specs foot lbs on a oil pressure switch on a 2013 Dodge Dart Limited 2.0
Mine is stuck on 80!
hi I got into a problem where my socket got stuck, any help how to remove it? thanks!
Try turning it backwards as if you were taking the sensor out
@@dhammiam thanks it helped get it out, i also was able to redo my sensor, I appreciate your help with the detailed tutorial!
@@nerd90810 awesome, thanks for letting me know 👍
Did you put the screen in?
No. Mine didn't have one and I don't see the need for it
Thanks for the vid... gonna try and change mine tomorrow
Did you put the new screen in
No. I didn’t get a screen. I think most will agree it’s pointless to use
So torque wrench a must
Not really. I like torquing most things but this is just a screw in till tight and should be fine
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. Hopefully it will save others some aggravation
How to change oil sensor switch on a 2010 Chevy Impala LT
Is the screen magnetic??
I’m not sure but if I had to guess I’d say yes. The only way it wouldn’t be is if it were stainless but I doubt Chevrolet would spend the extra money
Is 25 ft good for 6.0 or 15
That seems low. What year and is it fluctuating or just reading low?
What year is your truck
This one is a 2005
Thank you for your help got mine done today within 45 minutes your awesome brother
Awesome job 👏, thanks for commenting
Did you lean over the engine or sit on the radiator to gain access?
I think the first thing you do is check the dip stick oil level.
2003 donge ram sensor
Is that what you have?
So did u use the screen
I didn’t use the screen. Mine did not have one to begin with
Do you have to reset code
I don’t think I had a code
What does it mean when the oil pressure stay on 80 psi after you change the switch ?
Maybe a grounded wire. What does it do with the engine off and the key turned on? Could be the stepper motor on the gauge
My 5.3 has a fluctuating gauge, but runs fine most of the time, does drop when i use my A/C though. When on 0lbs, engine starts a slight flutter/tick, what should i replace?
Do you know what weight of oil your using? Sounds like a bad sensor due to the fluctuations. When the A/C comes on it tends to lower rpm’s therefore could explain the drop in pressure slightly though. It’s possible you have worn cam bearings so a thicker oil may help
guessing for the torque....hahahaha great recommendation.
Not likely to come loose. Torque specs are mainly for bolts used for clamping (bolt stretch)
Tightening to spec torqs.....hahahhaa
Thanks. I'm gonna change mine today or at least try.
How did it go?
Do the oil pan gasket and the pick up gasket next??
Are you having other issues with oil pressure?
@@dhammiam yeah, but I haven’t replaced the sensor behind the block yet and came across a bunch of these videos that say swapping the o ring could fix the problem
@@fireballz7 replacing the sensor is easier. If you have a leak or actually don’t have oil pressure then there’s another problem. On my truck the gauge was erratic and the light would come on saying low oil pressure. I replaced the sensor and I’ve been driving it a couple years since and no issues
My truck was driving then just quit and now shows zero oil pressure. When I was driving it the oil pressure was very erratic. Could this be one of the issues?
Did the engine make any noises, particularly knocking or rattling noises? My oil pressure sensor didn’t cause the engine to cut off. I know some cars/trucks have the fuel pump wiring run connected to the oil pressure sensor to cut off fuel when oil pressure is lost
Got some questions on a 04 Chevrolet suburban
Got oil pressure low light and sounds like 🚨
Got low oil pressure and sounds not good at all and just need to be able to talk with you about all problems that I am having and needed to do about it ASAP???????
Sorry, I missed this comment somehow. Have you figured anything out yet?
Nice job. I just paid $550.00 to have my sensor replaced😂.
Had I seen this video first, I defiantly would have done it myself.
Next time you’ll know. If you ever have a question about something just comment here and I’ll see if I can advise or do a video to help. Thank you for the comment
That's So damn greasy..I wonder how often they simply do it this way..but charge to remove the manifold etc.
thank you
Thank you 😊
Ur a life saver i picked up a silverado 2005 z71 crew cab with transmission issue and i bought it for 100$$ as a project and oil pressure is at 80 now i know how to fix it thank you saved and liked the video so i can fix my truck when i get my new car
Awesome, thank you. I’m happy to help
I have a 2005 Silverado . Glad I saw this Video to know how to replace mine . Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this Great Video. You have helped Many Truck Owners with this . Again I thank you .
Thank you for the kind words. I’m happy to be in a position to help 😀
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Very well done thank you
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Thank you, very nice of you to say. Best of luck to you.
@@dhammiam You’re very welcome. Keep up the great work and God bless 🙏🏻
Simple fix if you can actually get the socket on. I can't get it to fully seat at all. Been trying for an hour.
Is the connector bolt beside the sensor keeping your socket from going on?
@@dhammiam no it seems to get past that point. I can spin the socket around it just won't drop in. Maybe my socket is too thick, but it doesn't look much different than yours. I can try to can that nut off a bit to see if that helps.
@@chr1st1an31 try that and let me know. Good luck 🍀
@@dhammiam it was the socket. I was able to get it off with a different one. New sensor still reading low. Trying to get a mechanical gauge on it. I bought the Maddox kit from harbor freight, but no fitting works on my Escalade. What thread size is the O2 sensor do you know?
Buy the socket made for the sending unit. There is a special socket shaped exactly like the sensor.
NASCAR engine builder huh?! I need you to rebuild my LT1 engine inn my 1996 Chevy Camaro Z28 please. Nothing wrong with just a lot of leaks…I’ve heard the rear main seal is faulty
I’m working on a 85 Z28 now and a ‘80 Trans Am
My respects to you sir. I need to do this to my 2006 escalade 6.0. Just started getting a low oil pressure warning and my oil pressure gauge going from 0-80 randomly. Thank you sir.
I think the filter (which is a bad idea) may only be in the 2007+ years. The sensor didn't change though, so filters come with many of the OEM aftermarket parts.
The filter is not a good idea anyways. More likely to cause problems than help any protection.
Thanks for the info. I agree with that. The filter didn’t make any sense to me
Looks like your vehicle had someone cut off part of the "sound barrier" blocking access to the sender. I had declined to try this job when we had a 2005 Yukon with a Driver Information Center warning, but its oil pressure gauge still worked fine.
One should know that I watched quite a few RUclips videos before starting, but still had to lay towels over the engine, use a stool, and do some of the work left-handed. I was able to remove one end of a plastic tube at the rear of the engine for more clearance. I did not remove a second tube or the fuel line at its connection. I broke off the gray "protector" on the oil sender harness connector with a screwdriver, and with left hand pushing a long screwdriver against the connector tab and right hand on the connector, I was finally able to release the connector from the oil sender. The special 1 1/16" oil sender socket I bought like 25 years ago did not fit over the sender, I used a 27mm deep socket. Then I used a 1/2" wobble extension, about 5" long, and that was not easy to push into the 27mm deep socket, but the socket had to go on first. Then I used a stubby 1/2" drive flex ratchet to unscrew the oil sender.
Of course once that was unthreaded it fell somewhere so that took 15 minutes or more to find & remove. So I went to O'Reilly and bought PS508 oil sender, which actually did fit my special socket (but I still used the 27mm deep one).
So with the new sender (I did not even try to find if the engine had a filter screen, I didn't feel one) purchased, I tied a piece of twine around it it case I dropped that, and screwed that in a few turns with my left hand. Then I put the 27mm deep socket over that, then the wobble extension, then the stubby flex ratchet. 15 minutes later I had that screwed in, and actually in similar orientation as the factory one. So 10 minutes more to remove those tools without dropping them. So 15 minutes later I was able to blindly turn the connector to correct orientation to snap that on.
I re-connected the one plastic pipe I had removed, and started the Yukon: no oil pressure displayed, and check engine light was still on. So I disconnected the battery, touched cables together to erase all codes/clear computer, reconnected the battery, and started it up: all was working - SUCCESS !!!
So even though The Cuss cannot fix everything, I was successful today. Yes, this took me several hours, but since I'd just ordered Mrs. Cusser 4 new tires (as the 5-year-old ones were quite dry-rotted), felt why not save $300 to $500 by doing this myself. Some mechanics apparently remove the entire intake manifold for easy access, but that's labor hours. For me, trouble with the special oil sender socket I had threw me for a loop, but the 27mm deep socket I had did save me.
Realize that 4 different times I packed up stuff and quit, saying the mechanic could try his luck Tuesday, but The Cuss is a persistent little cuss, for sure. Mrs. Cusser is ecstatic.
Great job and great story. This could be made into a video for sure. Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year to you
I have a 2013 Chevy Silverado and I believe this is the issue I’m having.. Do you think I’ll need a 1 1/16 socket as well or could it be a different size ?
It should be the same size. Make sure it’s deep and 6 point
Great Video Sir 👍‼️
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you
Your video is exactly what I needed to see for this job. Thank you for sharing your knowledgr with us.
Awesome, thank you for the nice comment and I’m glad to help. Merry Christmas to you and yours
I have a 99 Silverado 1500 LS with a 5.3 L engine 2 Wheel Dr. my only gauges working in the cluster are the oil pressure and battery voltage do you have any idea why
Are there any other issues? Have you checked all the fuses? Check the battery cable connections as well. It sounds like an electrical issue
Mine is 2001 gmc sierra 1500 and the needle its bouncing also, this will solve the problem??? Thanks.
Most likely this will fix the issue you’re having
Thank you buddy. I have a 2006 5.3L 1500 LT. I prefer to do my own work. I appreciate your advice and guidance.
Absolutely glad I could help. Thank you
Yeah we'll change it one on a 2010 53 Silverado and the screen was trying to get it out and we think it went down is that gonna be issue
Did you see the screen? Sometimes it has been taken out already or if it fell in take a coat hanger and bend end see if you can pull it out. Otherwise it shouldn’t hurt anything but if it’s stopped up may give false readings but I wouldn’t sweat it
I recently changed oil pan gasket ,oil pic up tube o-ring and oil sending unit ,now when I'm driving my oil gauge shows 80 psi and my dash digital display says low oil pressure but my engine sounds good no lifter noise or knocking I'm confused as to what it might be any ideas cuzz if it was oil pump issue I would hear it right?
You would hear noises for sure. I wonder if the gauge is bad or a bad ground.
You are so right you can do this knowledge and it’s proper use wins battles thank you I have the same truck 2013 5.3 Lt 1500
Thank you for watching and for your comment. I’ve got lots more how to do it yourself coming. I’m so busy working on stuff that I have to make time to do videos but very much worth it to help others. Have a great day
just stole an 04 gmc 1500 for my son and its oil gauge is pegged, it not the stepper motor as it goes down with engine off so has to be this... Thank you for an excellent video but you failed to mention how you have to hold your tongue just right in order to get to it...
Good deal! Thanks, yes hold tongue just right for sure 😂
Aight appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
not too many other videos (none to my immediate knowledge) showed the up close on the sensor prior too taking it out 👍🏾
Thank you for watching and commenting. I try to keep it as informative and simple as possible
There’s a number of these videos on RUclips and they include nauseating music. Thank you for leaving that out. How are you get a camera shot of that sensor I do not know because I cannot see with my own eyeballs down in there.
Thank you. I was able to get my iPhone back there and also shine a flashlight on it
I won't to send you $5,000 sirr
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM BROTHER 🙏✌️✌️✌️
Thank you 😊 Merry Christmas to you and yours and a Happy 2024
My gauge is dropping slowly below the safe area. Engine runs great oil is new and full.
Did you use the suggested oil for the vehicle? I say that because as an engine wears the bearing clearances increase and allow for oil pressure to drop, especially once the oil warms up. Also, could be the sensor is weak causing a bad reading.
We can’t see the problem fix’s because you put a little box in front
Thanks for telling me. I fixed that so now it can be seen
Thanks for the video! Helps me out a lot!
Good deal, I’m glad to help. Thank you
Mine does this after driving about 10 miles and sit at a stop light. If i pull over and shut it off and turn it on again its enough to get me home. Sensor or cluster??
Check all grounds and battery connectors. It could be either one otherwise. The sensor is easier to replace in my opinion. If you can get it to act up then unplug the sensor see if the gauge changes then
Did u have to removing anything next to the sensor my socket isn’t sitting flush like it’s something blocking the sides
The only other thing was what I show in the video, that connector that’s beside the sensor
I have a question for you it for a 2004 gmc Envoy xuv
Hey, what’s your question?
4.8 low-pressure ticking noise. 160 miles
May have worn out cam bearings, clogged oil pickup. Have you tried any additives to the oil?
mine did the same thing and had me worried since i was on vacation and towing a 5500 pound trailer. your video made it very easy to fix
That’s awesome to hear. So glad I could help and thank you for letting me know. Have a great weekend
They actually sell sockets for oil sending unit that is round inside.
Yes, I made it as simple as possible trying to use tools that people have. I actually had one of those sockets when I worked in dealerships
Just found out some engine didn't come with screen. If you try put one in, won't go down far enough to get sencer on.
Thanks for the information. Mine didn’t have one
What is the sensor you moved to get your socket on the oil sensor?
That was just a connector that was in the way. I’m not sure where it goes, maybe oxygen sensor connector