What size socket is needed for oil pressure sensor?
1 1/16 in.
Lisle Oil Pressure Switch Socket fits 1 1/16 in. oil pressure sending unit (gauge type). The socket fits most 91 and newer GM vehicles. It is also compatible with 87 and newer Chrysler vehicles with combination light and gauge oil pressure switches.
What does the oil pressure sensor screw into?
How an oil pressure sensor works. An oil pressure sensor can fail as it ages. They screw into an oil passage in the engine and the oil pressure pushes against a rubber diaphragm, moving it against a spring loaded switch. Most are calibrated to turn on your oil pressure light when the oil pressure falls below 7-psi.
Can a bad oil pressure sensor cause low oil levels?
Like any other sensor or switch in your engine, eventually the oil pressure sensor will have repair issues that need to be addressed. Failing to recognize the symptoms of a bad oil pressure sensor can lead to low oil levels, which can be very problematic for your engine.
Can a socket seat on an oil pressure sensor?
The side walls of socket itself are too thick and will not be able to seat properly on the sensor. This particular socket is especially designed with the oil pressure sensor in mind and has thinner socket sidewalls so it will seat properly.
Can you use a regular oil pressure switch socket?
It fit both the old sensor and the new one perfectly and made the job a little easier. Rather than use a regular 1 1/16 socket and risk cracking the plastic on the new sensor, this socket holds it safely as to not easily damage the plastic. You may only use it one time, but the security in knowing that you used the right tool for the job is nice.
Why is my oil pressure switch not working?
The most common reason oil pressure switches are replaced is because of an oil leak at the switch. A failed oil pressure switch will cause your oil pressure gauge to read low or not at all even when you have plenty of oil and good oil flow.
The side walls of socket itself are too thick and will not be able to seat properly on the sensor. This particular socket is especially designed with the oil pressure sensor in mind and has thinner socket sidewalls so it will seat properly.
It fit both the old sensor and the new one perfectly and made the job a little easier. Rather than use a regular 1 1/16 socket and risk cracking the plastic on the new sensor, this socket holds it safely as to not easily damage the plastic. You may only use it one time, but the security in knowing that you used the right tool for the job is nice.
What happens when your oil pressure sensor stops working?
Your oil pressure sensor or switch monitors oil pressure in your engine. It sends these signals to the ECU and to your oil pressure gauge or warning light. If the oil pressure sensor in your vehicle stops functioning properly, it could give false readings. The oil light may come on or the gauge may read very high or at zero.
Why does the oil pressure light go on when there is no oil?
The oil pressure switch is also known as the oil pressure sensor. It will cause the low oil pressure light to go on if it detects a lack of oil, but an oil pressure switch isn’t infallible.