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Old May 18, 2009 | 12:17 AM
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I need help, i installed a volt and boost gauge in my s70 but i cant find anywhere to let me know where i can install the sensor to get correct oil pressure. Anybody has done this?
 
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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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The OEM on is on the front of the motor.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 02:18 AM
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Hey any chance you can put up a pic? Is it attached to the oil pan?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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This is not the best picture but the arrow points to the sensor.

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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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AWSUM, thanx so much
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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sorry this is totally old, but say i take out that sensor and i simply screw in the the aftermarket for the guage will anything pop up? or does a wire connect to that sensor? i need to do this right now but dont know how to go about doing it!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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The oil light will always be on. Unless you find a Y fitting and run the gauge and sensor off the same main port.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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yea i was told to do the Y fitting

however what is the size i would need for that Y fitting to be? and what size is the sensor for that adapter?
i know that the oil pressure sender is 1/8" NPT thread
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Sorry but I do not know the size off hand and do not have a sensor home to check.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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ahhh i needa figure this out so when i replace PCV i can get an eeasy access to it right away!
 
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 04:55 AM
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This is one of the best post about oil pressure sensor instalation.
I've spent 3 moths to find something good.

Thank you for post.

Also i recommend How Does Oil Pressure Sensor Work - Where To buy
 
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