Where is the oil temp sensor?

grannyknot · 07-31-2022, 03:23 PM

There's an oil pressure gauge in the cluster but I have been through Realoem and I can't find the oil temp sensor, all I can see is the oil pressure switch #12
Thanks

Clearancediver · 07-31-2022, 03:51 PM

Bottom of the oil pan has a sensor. Need to take subframe off to access

grannyknot · 07-31-2022, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Clearancediver

Bottom of the oil pan has a sensor. Need to take subframe off to access

That is the oil level sensor, #12 in this diagram too.

Steeler · 07-31-2022, 04:36 PM

*I understand you have an S54*

From what I understand having done research on the M54. The oil level and oil temp sensor are combined in the bottom of the sump.
I bought an aftermarket filter cover with sensor provisions for temp and pressure.

https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...s54-p1065.aspx

There are threaded bungs in the block that access the oil galleries for sensor locates also.

Or you could tee off the existing sensor hole on the OFH.

grannyknot · 07-31-2022, 05:07 PM

Ah, thanks Steeler, makes sense. My apologizes Clearancediver, you were right.

Here's a nice little gadget that will solve my problem, voltmeter, oil pressure and temp, coolant temp.
https://blackstarmanufacture.com/produkt/multigauge/

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Steeler Colonel 2429 Rep 2,704 Posts Drives: Built not Bought 04 Z4 VF Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada iTrader: (2)	I understand you have an S54 From what I understand having done research on the M54. The oil level and oil temp sensor are combined in the bottom of the sump. I bought an aftermarket filter cover with sensor provisions for temp and pressure. https://store.vacmotorsports.com/vac...s54-p1065.aspx There are threaded bungs in the block that access the oil galleries for sensor locates also. Or you could tee off the existing sensor hole on the OFH. Attached Images __________________ W2A Intercooled Vortech V3Si, custom ducting, Alpha N, 60# Bosch,2.62 pulley, multi port WMI, Severn Tuning(pokeybritches), Tial, magnaflow,SS race muffler, 42 design,3.91LSD, H&R, Hotchkis,ST coils,Konis, Megan camber arms, AKG SS, Nylon mounts, Poly bushings, Carbon interior, CF Aero.APEX Last edited by Steeler; 07-31-2022 at 04:58 PM..
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grannyknot Captain 952 Rep 781 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4M coupe Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	Ah, thanks Steeler, makes sense. My apologizes Clearancediver, you were right. Here's a nice little gadget that will solve my problem, voltmeter, oil pressure and temp, coolant temp. https://blackstarmanufacture.com/produkt/multigauge/ __________________ 2008 E86 M coupe
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