Oil Temp Gauge
03-09-2006, 07:37 PM
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Oil Temp Gauge Hope somebody can help me out on where I should locate the sending unit for an oil temperature gauge on a 2001 SS (LS1). I’ve got an Autometer electric oil temp gauge mounted and wiring run to the engine.
The gauge manufacturer said something about a "pressure port" near the oil filter, but my Chevy service tech claims I would lose a “critical” idiot light if I put it there. I looked in this area and I’m not sure exactly where they are talking about anyway. Seems to me the sending unit should be "in the oil", but I'm certainly no expert.
Also, my tech said the oil pan drain plug looks like it would be too close to the headers (FLP’s), but I haven't checked on this myself yet. Thanks for any help and advice!
Houghtie
Real pretty car, so I try and do right by her and feed her nothin' but the best stuff!
The gauge manufacturer said something about a "pressure port" near the oil filter, but my Chevy service tech claims I would lose a “critical” idiot light if I put it there. I looked in this area and I’m not sure exactly where they are talking about anyway. Seems to me the sending unit should be "in the oil", but I'm certainly no expert.
Also, my tech said the oil pan drain plug looks like it would be too close to the headers (FLP’s), but I haven't checked on this myself yet. Thanks for any help and advice!
Houghtie
Real pretty car, so I try and do right by her and feed her nothin' but the best stuff!
