bigalpha
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As the title says, what is the sensor right above the oil filter?
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What is this sensor? pic inside
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98XJeep
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oil preasure sending unit
bigalpha
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That was my inclination, but I wanted to double-check. Thanks.
lawsoncl
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Yup, its the oil pressure sensor.
I would suggest buying a better oil filter. Fram filters are junk. For about $1 more, you can get the Napa house branded "silver" filter (made by wix, a decent manf) which is a heck of a lot better quality. You might notice the oil pressure comes up quicker on startups and stay normal instead of dropping as the filter starts to plug up after 1000 miles.
I like your signature, btw. :}
I would suggest buying a better oil filter. Fram filters are junk. For about $1 more, you can get the Napa house branded "silver" filter (made by wix, a decent manf) which is a heck of a lot better quality. You might notice the oil pressure comes up quicker on startups and stay normal instead of dropping as the filter starts to plug up after 1000 miles.
I like your signature, btw. :}
bigalpha
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Ah, thanks for the advice. It seems similar to the K&N v. paper filter debate. I'll definitely look into getting the other filter. When I changed the oil, I made a huge mess, and getting to the filter was a royal PITA.
I'll be having other people do the oil for me
I'll make sure they use my oil filter, though.
Thanks, I think it's pretty accurate.
I'll be having other people do the oil for me
I'll make sure they use my oil filter, though.Thanks, I think it's pretty accurate.
X2
and ditch the fram filter its crap.
Yucca-Man
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Unplug the oil pressure sender and pull the Negative (-) battery terminal before changing the filter. Removing the sender prevents breaking it, and also helps reach through the area. Unplugging the battery helps prevent arcing the starter when you drop the battery.
Pick up a NAPA Gold 51515 filter and add an extra 1/2 quart to the fillup.
Jim www.yuccaman.com
bigalpha
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Yeah, that's what I figured. So far, I changed coolant, oil and tranny fluid. I'll never do my oil in the Jeep again, major PITA.
Yucca-Man
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What?? You've never dropped your battery?!?
Yes, unplugging the battery helps prevent arcing the starter when you drop the filter across the starter terminals.
Jim www.yuccaman.com
Yes, unplugging the battery helps prevent arcing the starter when you drop the filter across the starter terminals.
Jim www.yuccaman.com
aparke4
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i have shocked too many times by dropping the filter or a 1 inch wrench right across the terminals! always take the neg. terminal off - i felt it jump across my chest once that was kinda scary...
Mbjeep91
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x2 on the 51515, thats what i run, larger capacity and a much better filter than fram!!!
about the whole dropping a battery thing, i dropped one off the top of a truck one day at work, it took the fall pretty good but the landing was what hurt....broke the case and acid went everywhere!!! just a random thought.:gee:
about the whole dropping a battery thing, i dropped one off the top of a truck one day at work, it took the fall pretty good but the landing was what hurt....broke the case and acid went everywhere!!! just a random thought.:gee:
Blaine B.
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Wow nice avatar.
