Thursday, December 12, 2013
Where Is the Oil Sending Unit on a 2004 350Z
The oil sending unit on a Nissan 350Z coupe is an integral part of the engines lubrication system. This unit is attached to the front-right side of the engine block, just below the alternator. The oil filter, oil pan, and lower engine compartment are protected by a special undercover thats attached to the frame with metric steel bolts. The vehicle must be lifted, and the cover must be removed in order to access the oil filter and oil sending unit.
Instructions
- 1
Shut off the engine, chock the rear wheels, and apply the parking brake.
2Lift the front of the vehicle with a jack and support it with two jack stands; one under each side of the front frame. Check to make sure that the stands are firmly supporting the vehicle.
3Slide under the vehicle on a mechanics creeper and remove the bolts holding the engine undercover to the frame with a metric socket and a ratchet.
4Shine a work light up on the right side of the engine block, just below the alternator. The oil filter is attached to the oil sending unit.
Friday, November 15, 2013
How to Replace the Oil Sending Unit on a 1996 Grand Cherokee
Located on the passengers side of the engine block, the oil pressure sensor in your 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee converts engine oil pressure to milliamps and sends this information to the engine management computer. Whether your Jeep has a 4.0-liter inline six cylinder or a 5.2-liter v-8, the sensor sits in nearly the same place on the engine block. Sensor failures can exhibit as erratic readings at the oil pressure gauge on the instrument panel or a low pressure indicator light flashing on and off randomly. You can replace the sensor in minutes, and a new sensor is available from Jeep or through a parts store.
Instructions
- 1
Open the hood of your Jeep and locate the negative battery cable end at the battery. Loosen the clamp bolt on the cable end with a wrench then separate the cable from the battery terminal. Isolate the cable end away from the battery while you work.
2Locate the oil pressure sensor on the passenger side of the engine, near the oil filter housing. The sensor threads into the engine block and has an electrical connector on the top of it with a single wire coming off it.
3Release the locking tab on the electrical connector then pull the connector off the sensor and lay it aside. Slide a deep socket over the sensor, connect a ratchet to it and rotate the sensor counterclockwise until it is free of the engine block. Discard the old sensor.
4Position the new sensor in the engine block, rotating it clockwise by hand until it is snug. Place the socket and ratchet on the sensor then carefully turn it another 1/4-turn to secure it.
5Push the electrical connector on to the new sensor until the locking tab engages. Move back to the battery and position the negative battery cable end onto the battery terminal. Tighten the clamp bolt with a wrench then close the hood.
