Low Engine Oil Pressure / Oil Pressure Sensor Symptoms and How To Repair

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Chevrolet Silverado 5.3L Engine How to Replace Bad Oil Pressure Sensor. This video shows how to replace the oil pressure sensor / sending unit on 1999-2013 GM vehicles with the Vortec V8 engine and the oil pressure sensor location. If your low engine Oil Pressure light is on or the engine oil pressure gauge is stuck at 80 psi or shows "Oil Pressure Low" (Low oil pressure) or if your oil pressure gauge is fluctuating, but you know it's not an issue with the engine oil pressure then most likely the pressure sensor is faulty. I show the Oil Pressure sensor location and what the gauge shows when the sensor goes bad and what it normally reads.
In this informative and easy-to-follow DIY guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of replacing the oil pressure sensor in your Chevrolet or GMC Truck equipped with a 5.3L engine. If you've been experiencing issues with your oil pressure readings or suspect a faulty sensor, this tutorial is for you!
D. Hamm will show you the tools needed and provide essential tips to ensure a smooth and successful replacement. By following these instructions, you'll save both time and money by avoiding a costly trip to the mechanic.
Not only will this video guide help you gain a better understanding of your vehicle's oil pressure system, but it will empower you to confidently tackle this task on your own. Remember, proper maintenance is crucial for preserving the performance and longevity of your engine, making this a skill worth mastering.
So, whether you're a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just starting to explore the world under the hood, join us now and take charge of your car's maintenance. With our comprehensive tutorial and your determination, replacing your 5.3L oil pressure sensor will become a breeze!
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Chapters For Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement Directions / How-To
00:00 Introduction 5.3 Liter Engine Oil Pressure Sensor; Sending Unit
00:30 High Low Oil Pressure Symptoms / Bad Oil Pressure Sensor
00:55 First Step Remove Engine Cover
01:05 Replacement Oil Pressure Sensor Part ACD# (GM#) 12677836
01:28 Tools Needed to replace Oil Pressure Sensor
02:16 Oil Pressure Sensor location
02:46 Next Step - How to remove Fuel Line
03:40 Remove Oil Pressure Sensor
04:10 Looking for Oil Pressure Sensor Screen
05:00 Do Not Need Oil Pressure Sensor Screen explanation
05:30 Install New Oil Pressure Sensor
05:40 Oil Pressure Sensor Torque
06:03 Oil Pressure Sensor Difficulty Review
06:45 Final Check for Correct Oil Pressure Gauge reading
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@dictumfactum9468 Ай бұрын

I call it the University of KZfaq. Thank you Sir.

@dhammiam Ай бұрын

One can find the answer to pretty much anything on KZfaq, for sure 👍

@Ken-tp2eo 3 жыл бұрын

I agree sir! Don't be intimidated to put your hands on anything, KZfaq is always there for my help! I've learned a lot!

@dhammiam 3 жыл бұрын

That’s right. You can do it. If you say you can’t, you won’t.

@shawnbrisco206 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir, I appreciate the lesson and information. As one southern gentleman to another you were a huge help here. I'll be checking back when I need more help.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thank you I’m so glad I could help. Definitely check back or ask questions anytime.

@nh_chatter2025 2 ай бұрын

Really good video. Didn’t talk too much and showed the basic job how to get it done right. Thanks for the help!!

@dhammiam 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it. I know when I’m on here looking for answers that’s what I want and as efficiently as possible. Have a great week!

@bartrowe3705 Жыл бұрын

First video I viewed was one where the intake was pulled and a bunch of connections were removed. Needless to say I was ready to pay someone. Found this one, thirty minutes later had working sending unit again! Thanks

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Great job 👍 Thanks for commenting

@eileenheitman4351 3 жыл бұрын

When you told us of your career background....WOW....impressive as hell. I subscribed and look forward to learning. I replaced the oil pressure sensor on my 6.0 Escalade a few months back and today my 2003 Tahoe oil pressure gauge pegged. Here we go again. Semper Fidelis Dave Heitman

@dhammiam 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and subscribing. I’ve got many more videos coming as well as my weekly Live Racing Routes. Hopefully you’ll enjoy them all. Have a great week

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

How’s it going now? Just curious if you figured it out. Take care friend

@BG-xh5rb 6 ай бұрын

Great video. It's a relief watching a professional work. Many of these KZfaq video creators talk like the English language is their 4 language. Thx

@dhammiam 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I know exactly what you mean 😂 so I try to be as clear as possible

@gmorales1361 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the way you show and explain how to replace oil sensor great job

@dhammiam 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Let me know if you ever have any questions. Sometimes it helps to combine our skills to fix things.

@tanyalewis3633 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video..I am getting ready to change mine myself..I am not a professional however I do know a little about trucks .. Hoping I don't completely bust

@steveyamaha9073 Жыл бұрын

mine did the same thing and had me worried since i was on vacation and towing a 5500 pound trailer. your video made it very easy to fix

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear. So glad I could help and thank you for letting me know. Have a great weekend

@SpaceGhost_da_BassGhost Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. You are a big help. All other videos were saying you have to take off the intake and I am dreading doing that because I do have to replace my knock sensors but for now I see a way around changing that sensor. Thank you so much!

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Great, I’m happy I could help! Plan a day and take your time and you’ll do fine

@user-el4vj4dh2g 10 ай бұрын

@@dhammiamhe man! Help me out when I start my 2000 Ford Expedition the oil sensor signaling after I drove around 1-2 kilometers it’s starts to starts it’s place and sudden it drops? What the cause.?

@dhammiam 9 ай бұрын

@@user-el4vj4dh2g that could be the sensor. I’m having trouble understanding the question but I would start with the easiest fix. Check all grounds and wiring including the connection on battery and sensor

@ricklord8940 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful video! Based on my research on the filter, if you have active fuel handling where the computer cuts off cylinders, you probably have a filter. I had the peg high 80 pressure. Rev engine it would drop, then stall to 0 then go back to 80. For my job on an 05 Tahoe with 5.3L, I grabbed 3 moving boxes stacked flat on top of each other to lay on over the engine area, I put a 3 step stool at the bumper to stand on and just laid over the engine on the boxes. This really made it quite comfortable to find the sensor. At first I tried to get my big hands back there, only first removing the shield cover, it wasn't possible so I disconnected the fuel rail line as you show and then using a boroscope saw the cable connected to the sensor and just fished my hand down the cable to the sensor. At the sensor I gently lifted the clip, then pulled it off. I could feel the yellow grommet seal in the sensor. I got the socket on with the 3/8 wobble extension 6" and then a 2-3" wobble (2x wobble). I fished the socket/wobble tool down the side, got it on by hand, then using my left hand holding socket in place and using flex 3/8 ratchet removed it. Make sure to have a good grip on the socket and sensor, in my case the grommet fell out of the sensor, was in the socket, then it dopped out into the bay and luckily on the driveway vs hidden for life on the frame. There is also a gray insert on the old sensor you want to move into the new sensor, I think it just tightens up the pin guidance to ensure a snug fit and contact (I used a little pick to get the gray insert out). I used the boroscope to look down at the hole for a filter, this engine had none. Bolted up new sensor, for safety of the socket, keep your left hand on the socket to ensure it doesn't run up and go on an angle and crack the sensor. You will feel the sensor have resistance once hand screwing in as the thread sealant adds some resistance. It tightened up nice and snug, then I paid attention to where the clip notch on socket was as you are doing this all blind by feel. I started the tahoe up, using boroscope ran it for 5 minutes and looked around the sensor for leaks. There were none, pressure now really close to 40 at idle and when I rev the engine, it tracks with higher pressure. In all the job wasn't bad if you have wobble extensions and a thin wall oil sensor socket, I could probably do the job again in under 30 minutes from setup to back up and running. If you have the right tools, you can do this repair.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Great job! Thanks for commenting and thorough tutorial. I should add this into the description. It’s been a couple years since I replaced mine and it’s still working as it should. Let me know what job you tackle next. I really believe anything can be accomplished if you set your mind to it. Take care, 👍 David Hamm

@dallasbuck2146 5 ай бұрын

Thank u sir im not mechanically inclined at all but the way u explained it makes it super helpful my 04 gmc sierra just started doing this thanks again

@dhammiam 5 ай бұрын

Glad that I could help you, thanks.

@richardbradford6311 7 ай бұрын

Your video is exactly what I needed to see for this job. Thank you for sharing your knowledgr with us.

@dhammiam 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you for the nice comment and I’m glad to help. Merry Christmas to you and yours

@queejay9008 8 ай бұрын

I'm currently working on my 05 Cadillac Escalade and im having to work on it myself and this video is so helpful im just having the most difficult time taking the clip off

@dhammiam 8 ай бұрын

I’m glad its helping you. It’s definitely not the easiest thing to get to. I had to lay on the engine on a blanket

@johnlewy755 6 ай бұрын

Very good video! Thank You for taking the time to make it. I am now more confident to tackle my sensor now. Certainly in a heck of a location though!

@dhammiam 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 Definitely a heck of a location for the sensor to be In 😓 Let me know how it goes and best of luck to you. You’ll do great 👍

@Ryan-kg8em Жыл бұрын

Super helpful man, love the willingness to help others and answer questions

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

I’m happy to help. Thank you for commenting

@howardadams1495 6 ай бұрын

It was very helpful I helped me out a lot you THE man

@michaelwilliams-ym5po 6 ай бұрын

Thx that's help alot...I put in unit but im.still getting liw oil pressure. With oul light showing occasionally. Is Teflon required to install.and should I ck. Tourqe on oil unit.

@dhammiam 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad 😃

@dhammiam 6 ай бұрын

I think you should be ok even if you don’t use Teflon sealer. You could have a bad gauge or bad ground or connection? Does your oil pressure drop when the engine is warm?

@anthonyjaime3094 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help got mine done today within 45 minutes your awesome brother

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Awesome job 👏, thanks for commenting

@americanpatriot2999 Жыл бұрын

Did you lean over the engine or sit on the radiator to gain access?

@manuel-ocho7671 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid... gonna try and change mine tomorrow

@nordicpride9708 10 ай бұрын

Good job. I’ve replaced a few of these and I’ve found the gm sensors are spotty on quality. Started using STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS brand which are USA 🇺🇸 made. Seem to be alot higher quality.

@troydehoyos Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video. Back in the day we used Chilton and Haynes books but new times has great things like KZfaq.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. I still have my Chilton and Hanes manuals just in case.

@dustin3876 Жыл бұрын

I miss the Chiltons. My opinion, chiltons ,hands down way better than Haynes. Too bad chiltons is a thing of the past. Thanks for the vid man!!

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

@@dustin3876 thank you and I agree. My Dad recently passed away and I was looking through his old Chilton book. I found a index card from 1982 where as a kid I’d drawn a picture and left in his manual. Made it even more valuable to me

@dustin3876 Жыл бұрын

@@dhammiam that's awesome man!

@gamescast8291 Жыл бұрын

Ur a life saver i picked up a silverado 2005 z71 crew cab with transmission issue and i bought it for 100$$ as a project and oil pressure is at 80 now i know how to fix it thank you saved and liked the video so i can fix my truck when i get my new car

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you. I’m happy to help

@classicrocker889 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2005 Silverado . Glad I saw this Video to know how to replace mine . Thank you for sharing your knowledge on this Great Video. You have helped Many Truck Owners with this . Again I thank you .

@dhammiam 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I’m happy to be in a position to help 😀

@garywilbourn5198 Жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy. I have a 2006 5.3L 1500 LT. I prefer to do my own work. I appreciate your advice and guidance.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Absolutely glad I could help. Thank you

@russmcmorran5788 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel , I notice being a pro , you drive Chevy I like that . Thx brother

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have 2 Chevy trucks. That’s what I started with and have always driven. Thanks for watching

@cheko89sv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help, now I have to buy the right tools 🛠

@oweningraham5958 Жыл бұрын

My man thank you first video I saw I’m boutta do it when I get out of work

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Good luck let me know how it goes

@michelemit9249 3 жыл бұрын

You are so right you can do this knowledge and it’s proper use wins battles thank you I have the same truck 2013 5.3 Lt 1500

@dhammiam 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your comment. I’ve got lots more how to do it yourself coming. I’m so busy working on stuff that I have to make time to do videos but very much worth it to help others. Have a great day

@WJHandyDad 3 ай бұрын

this is the best video on the subject. I am needing to do this on my 2004 Avalanche (pressure gauge on dash pegs at "80" with key on engine off or engine running). I'm going to have to disconnect that fuel line too because I have large hands and thick arms. One thing I have not seen in any video is how to disconnect the electrical connector on it. Nowadays it seems that few are truly press and release, most seem to have some funky lock setup or hidden release.

@dhammiam 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I don’t like the connectors that are so tiny and require a small screwdriver to get the clip released. They’re always in a tight spot too

@WJHandyDad 3 ай бұрын

@@dhammiam I managed to get mine swapped and back to working. Probably could not have done it without watching your video so thank you. I was pleasantly surprised that the electrical was just a pull on the tab and lift it over the hump style and very easy to remove

@verdellhayes1305 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir I replaced my oil switch by watching you and it's fix

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you

@vincentcrowther7755 7 ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WISDOM BROTHER 🙏✌️✌️✌️

@dhammiam 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 Merry Christmas to you and yours and a Happy 2024

@backrhodeskansas 2 жыл бұрын

I was able to borrow one of those cameras with a long flexible neck from a buddy. That helped me to be able to see what I was reaching for.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Those are great. I finally got one it has a 15 foot long camera cable 😃

@11Reaper9 Жыл бұрын

The camera work is amazing!

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I wanted to make it as easy as possible to follow

@williehunter1012 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. That was an awesome tutorial. I still plan to take it to the dealership on tomorrow and if they quote me a price that includes removing the intake and other items which means more labor cost, I will order the part and watch your video again and attempt the repair myself. Thanks again.

@dhammiam 3 жыл бұрын

You could probably ask them to replace that for you for no extra labor since it’s super easy with the intake and distributor out. I’d do it. It’ll take them 5 minutes (don’t let them tell ya any different) The cost of the switch will be more there but they’ll use the good part like I did. You can do it yourself as well if rather. I had a friend watch my video but he tore his arms up (somehow 😆) Good luck and let me know if ya have any questions. Thanks again 👍🏼

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@lukaezekiel9293 2 жыл бұрын

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@dporrasxtremeLS3 Күн бұрын

Fantastic! Liked and subscribed! Thank you very much!

@ZukiBiker13 2 жыл бұрын

Great video . Thanks a million for your help. I’ve been wanting to tackle the same job o. My avalanche.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's not so bad just a matter of having the right tools to get down in there

@craigriffle2803 2 ай бұрын

My 06 4.8 was pegged at 80 psi got a new sensor and there was 3 stores I checked all was over $50 but got it and replaced mine in about 15 minutes worked on the first try.

@pg1171 2 жыл бұрын

Same position on a 2009 Avalanche. Same engine. Thank you!

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting.

@rob2535 Жыл бұрын

@DHammiam Just finished replacing mine thank you so much for the great video and explanation of tools required. Replacing this was easy just wish my hands were smaller. Original owner and mine did not have a filter as well. Subscribed.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Great job my friend. I’m with you on the smaller hands and arms would make that job easier. I’d thought about having my Wife do it. Hey there’s another video idea 😂. Thanks for the sub, I’ll do likewise. Have a great week

@nickjohn4076 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! Helps me out a lot!

@dhammiam 10 ай бұрын

Good deal, I’m glad to help. Thank you

@randymartin1352 9 ай бұрын

Good shit brotha. Very helpful. Keep up the good work

@dhammiam 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’ve been real busy but have more videos in the works. Have a great week

@radicalran2482 8 ай бұрын

You did a good job keep up the videos bro let me know when you make the next one

@dhammiam 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, Will do! I saw your comment a few days ago just been busy. Thanks again and have a great weekend

@19211265 Жыл бұрын

I subscribed!👍🏻 Very well done thank you Great help from a great human being 👏🏻🙏🏻

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thank you, very nice of you to say. Best of luck to you.

@19211265 Жыл бұрын

@@dhammiam You’re very welcome. Keep up the great work and God bless 🙏🏻

@Lando94 6 ай бұрын

Finally the vid I was looking for ! Thanks man !

@dhammiam 6 ай бұрын

I’m happy to hear that, thank you!

@johnwoods3426 Жыл бұрын

thanks you it really helped to see you do it saved me a lot of uncertenty in tackeling it my self also to see that it the same symtopm as my truck

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Great then, my goal accomplished. Good luck and let me know how it goes. Take your time and you’ll do fine

@bkspenc09 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

@dhammiam 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Hopefully it will save others some aggravation

@garyjimenez3690 Жыл бұрын

Ilike what you said. I’m gonna go get some metal picks to make sure my filter can come out

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Let me know how it goes. Mine didn’t have one and still don’t

@tonyu2298 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video and your advice.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thank you for the nice comment

@eddievazquez2330 8 ай бұрын

Could it be camshaft pressure plate behind the timing cover and of so i might as well change out the oil pump to a better one as well right...

@chadball8296 Жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video, but I am seeing a little low oil pressure in my 5.3 while cold. When the truck runs for a bit, it'll move back to the original pressure. I've had this truck for a long time, and it has over 320,000 miles on her. Any information or tips would be great appreciated, truly believe that anyone can learn to do mechanical work. It is rewarding and cost saving for sure! Great video by the way.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment. It’s usually that the oil pressure drops when warmed up. With that many miles the cam bearings could be worn causing the drop. You could run a heavier viscosity oil and see if that helps. Lucas oil treatment is good to use and try as well.

@chadball8296 Жыл бұрын

@@dhammiam I'm trying to find a 6.0 or another 5.3 to swap in there. I have had the best luck with this truck. Simple maintenance and replaced the 1-2 solenoid in the transmission. What would be a safe weight to try out? I live in the desert of California but in the winter, it can drop a couple degrees under freezing, not very often though.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

@@chadball8296 another thought on the oil pressure is if the pickup screen is clogged or the oil pump wore out it could take it some time to build pressure. As far as oil, you could use the recommended oil, and replace one quart with 20-50 and another with Lucas and see how that works.

@chadball8296 Жыл бұрын

@@dhammiam Awesome, appreciate the information. I will be doing my oil today! I'll let ya know the results. If I find that that doesn't fix anything. Replacing the oil pump, do I have to pull the front cover to remove that?

@MultiRm85 Жыл бұрын

I had the same on a 200,000 mile 5.3. Turned out to be the oil pickup O-ring

@JOSEMARTINEZ-yj5mz 6 ай бұрын

Best video ever . Thank you for the info.

@dhammiam 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the nice comment, much appreciated. Let me know if I can help any by making future videos or answering questions

@bryanbranch62 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m glad to be able to help. Have a great day

@JovanValentin711 2 жыл бұрын

Those are great words for the people who feel they can do it. Me personally I'm a certified aircraft technician, unfortunately not licensed yet, but I try and do all the work on my 03 trailblazer ext 5.3. I've even overhauled my transmission, so I've gotten really in depth when it comes to working on my truck. I been having a lifter problem for about 2 years and getting louder. I noticed some motor oil near the bottom of the transmission, so about to drop the oil pan change gasket and O-rings and I've also noticed that my oil pressure guage stays around 40 no lower and just slightly higher to about 43 or 45.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re doing great. When I went through college to be a dealership technician, most of the others in my class didn’t come out rebuilding transmissions because they were intimidated by all the parts involved. I just set my goals one at a time and each time went for the next level. I wondered if I could become a nascar engine builder and did. I believe anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Aircraft Technician is impressive. I thought I could cause issues if I didn’t assemble a nascar engine correctly, but an airplane is a whole other level. Keep doing what you want to do and you will do great. That’s important. Let Me know if you have any questions. As for the lifter issue, could be a number of things. You can run the engine without the rocket cover on and be sure oil is getting to the rockers. Maybe while you have the pan off replace the oil pump. I’d suggest taking the new pump apart, inspecting and cleaning it. Thanks and good luck

@JovanValentin711 2 жыл бұрын

@@dhammiam hey that's impressive. A NASCAR TECH! WOW. That's amazing for real. I'm happy you were able to accomplish that. I dropped the pan already and changed out the gasket which was completely flattened. There was very little ínsulation left on the gasket, and also changed to O-ring on the pick up, but still have the lifter problem. Unfortunately! Oil pressure is fine its still around the same 40ish I even feel more power accelerating. Took me over 12 hours 🤣 only because I was working on the floor and that sucks but she's running good and no more leak. I didn't remove the struts or the sway bar links and when I pulled out the 4x4 actuator the drive shaft came out with it. Lmao, but everything is fine.

@JovanValentin711 2 жыл бұрын

@@dhammiam oh and I do have the oil pressure switch that I'm not sure if I should change it or not. I don't ha e any codes, I didn't have them before. No miss fire or anything so either the lifter is stuck or needs to be changed. I'm pricing every thing now. Head gasket, bolts, valve cover gasket etc.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

@@JovanValentin711 there’s lots of products that claim to help lifter ticking. You could try some marvel mystery oil for I think maybe 1000 miles? Look that up. I’ve used CD2 before years ago. These are some alternatives to try before digging in. I’d say replace the op sensor if you’re already in there and it’s easy to get to but hold off till then.

@JovanValentin711 2 жыл бұрын

@@dhammiam I've already tried other products none worked. Lol. Last I tried was Liqui Moly and no go..... off it must go. I have thw old pressure switch I dont think that's the problem. My pressure is steady around 40 it's been consistent at that, but once I remove the intake manifold I'll change the switch anyway. There is better access that way. Thank for the input

@user-or1uu7yt9n 10 ай бұрын

I just put one in my 2006 Silverado and a 1-1/16th inch deep well socket did not work . I had to by a socket that is specifically made to fit the sensors made in the USA. So I will be taking back the 1--1/16 socket . Do not do what I did and by the socket the KZfaq video said to use before you by the oil sensor ! Other than that , it was relatively an easy job .

@32vjruiz 4 ай бұрын

Same. I had no screen. Great video

@dhammiam 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that and the info.

@joebourke1018 19 күн бұрын

I have a 1994 GMC Sierra and I was told that the older truck runs on high oil pressure readings. I installed a new oil pressure sensor and now my readings is around 40-60 , do I have to tighten it some more are what am I supposed to do? Thanks

@dinotafoya2335 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for helping me save money

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could help 😃

@eligwb7116 2 ай бұрын

I got a 2018 ford expedition n it has oil sensor problems n i replacement the sensor now the low engine oil screen it just staying on what could be the cause

@tmauricio9028 5 ай бұрын

Great Video Sir 👍‼️

@dhammiam 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you

@kirkmo1666 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and the encouragement.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@thomasbrantdds1828 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I just paid $550.00 to have my sensor replaced😂. Had I seen this video first, I defiantly would have done it myself.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Next time you’ll know. If you ever have a question about something just comment here and I’ll see if I can advise or do a video to help. Thank you for the comment

@jimwhalley2450 Жыл бұрын

That's So damn greasy..I wonder how often they simply do it this way..but charge to remove the manifold etc.

@stevekarat7815 Жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for the help! Not a bad job once i watched this! lol

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 👍 , thank you

@lyfecomputertechnologies 6 ай бұрын

Thanks very much I have same issue with my hummer h3

@dhammiam 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Happy New Year to ya

@richardpickens3246 2 ай бұрын

What are the torgue specs foot lbs on a oil pressure switch on a 2013 Dodge Dart Limited 2.0

@abrahambaker5085 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and encouragement.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment and for watching 👍 best of luck to you

@Iamablackkid 18 күн бұрын

Do I need to install the filter of just the sensor by its self ?

@bobbyjones7922 5 ай бұрын

I like your presentation 😮

@dhammiam 5 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@bounmyphanomphone2398 Жыл бұрын

Thank you tell any one EZ to do you did right. Some guy did hot way to tell any one you are best

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment ☺️

@sneakyninja2478 Жыл бұрын

thank you for the video! do you have any recommendations on replacing this without having wobble connections?

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Yes, you can first put the socket on the sensor, then put the extension into the socket but don’t lock the ball into it. That will simulate a wobble extension when needed. Good luck and let me know how it went. Thanks

@nathanroberts1765 4 ай бұрын

Gave it shot today and couldn’t swivel that harness out the way to get the socket on. Then the valve stem to heater core snapped off and I got covered in coolant. What a day.

@dhammiam 4 ай бұрын

Oh no 😮 I’m sorry to hear that. Were you able to get it finished yet?

@JMar. 6 ай бұрын

Sr, thank you so much The best video about it

@dhammiam 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 Happy New Year to you and yours

@Dw-zs2et 6 ай бұрын

great information

@dhammiam 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. Happy New Year 🎆

@Jet_D 11 ай бұрын

Great descriptive video. Appreciate it. Sent $ thanks too.

@dhammiam 11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate that. Comment here if you ever have any questions. Have a great weekend

@exienikki3142 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm gonna change mine today or at least try.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@dhammiam 3 жыл бұрын

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@kodyspice9580 2 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed this fixes my 02 Tahoe!

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck. Let me know how it goes or if you have any questions

@brianpenglish8414 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. You been a big help.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@ChrisDavis-dt6xx 7 ай бұрын

Great video Thanks

@dhammiam 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Merry Christmas 🎄

@RobertDavis-rq8sl Жыл бұрын

Good vedio man and great advise with the tools.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@kenbrown3740 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very well done!!

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Stay tuned for more. I've got so many in my phone to put together

@hottoddy6757 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 04 SSR My oil psi gauge first went to zero. I had to replace radiator due to Automatic transmission cooler leaking. I cleaned up all the engine & painted rusty pulley. Now the oil psi is at 80 psi. I see that the 05 engine the sender can be seen. Not on my Vortec. Is this a different engine or placement of sender? I have new sender & socket. Need help to locate the sender. I watched a video of another Vortec engine. The oil sender was under intake manifold. I can't see mine. any help?

@russvill2011 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thank you for doing that.. Although I have a question I have a 2003 Chevy SSR with the 5.3 L Vortex engine, I want to add a secondary oil pressure gauge, And I am trying to decide if I go through the oil pressure sensor unit and add an adapter so that I can add a second line for my 2nd gauge or use a sandwich plate adapter by the oil filter and pull the connection out of that one... Not a lot of room to work by the oil filter, Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated thank you.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I would add a Tee at the oil pressure sensor. The sensor connects in one and the secondary line in the other

@waynegreene8991 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the part number

@dhammiam 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching and good luck

@ramirovalenzuela7570 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jeffkamphues2131 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I’m glad I can help

@tonymers 3 ай бұрын

Hmm, I have 06 Duramax and just recently replaced my oil pressure sensor. It literally took me 7-8 minutes of labor, never done it before. Looks much harder then it is in a real life.

@FernandoGomez-rs2pd 8 ай бұрын

Just ran into your video this was so great to see and helpful thank you. But I have a question since u mentioned a little of ur back ground I get a burning smell after a while of driving my 05 Chevy suburban 5.3 could it be valve cover leaks or what can I check for any info is greatly appreciated

@dhammiam 8 ай бұрын

It’s most like valve covers leaking onto the exhaust manifolds. Especially if the drain back holes are clogged in the heads allowing oil to puddle up in the head and leak past work gaskets

@FernandoGomez-rs2pd 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice I will definitely check that out and keep u posted thank u so much for u help and keep up the great work content is great

@armandoanaya3140 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! I currently have this issue if its just the sensor that is bad can i still drive my truck around? Even if it reads 0 psi? The motor sounds good and isnt bugging runs healthy but its just saying “low oil preasure”

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Mine was going to zero but I knew it had oil pressure since it wasn’t knocking. I drove a couple days then replaced the sensor and fixed the issue.

@777DBZFF 2 жыл бұрын

Big thanks brother. Heading to work and mine jumped to 80. Using this vid to switch it out tomorrow.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Just take your time and you can do it. Let me know how it goes. Thanks

@777DBZFF 2 жыл бұрын

@@dhammiam got her fixed brother. Thanks for the walkthrough. Couldn't get the fuel line off and my arm shows it but definitely doable. Big thanks.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

@@777DBZFF awesome, great job. That fuel line can be real tough on your arm but is fine to leave. Glad I could help. Any suggestions on another video I should make? Thanks

@bruceeberhart493 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for addressing the screen.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@emmanuelcalderon2806 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful, thank you. My pressure guage randomly drops to 30 at idle , I don't notice an issue while idling or when I accelerate. Could it be the oil pressure sensor as well or am I having possible issues with the oil pump??

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Most likely the issue would be in the sensor becoming weak or the gauge which isn’t likely. If you’re running 5W 30 oil you could try going to 10 W 30 or 40 and see if that helps. Mine stays close to 40 at idle

@EstebanViquez Ай бұрын

Aight appreciated 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@Roc-Righteous 7 ай бұрын

Subbed, great video

@hell2766 Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the information

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, thanks

@danielwebb823 Жыл бұрын

Just did this on my 03 yukon thanks to your help. The ACDelco part came with a little metal gasket that goes over the threads on the sensor. When i was installing it, that metal gasket fell off and I could not find it. Was short on time so I decided to continue the install without it. Any idea if this will cause problems? New sensor seems to be working fine.

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

May just seep a little oil without it. Otherwise should be just fine

@superbroly2007 Жыл бұрын

Bro, you're awesome!

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Let me know if you need any help 👍

@christopher-Hugh 11 ай бұрын

thank you

@dhammiam 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@jasmith1867 2 жыл бұрын

I could have saved myself a hell of a lot of time in trial and error if I had these youtube videos when I was a young shade tree mechanic. Today I watch about 4 or 5 videos to get a sense of how to do the job right the first time. Also, I never had a great engine like these LS engines. This was the best of the 5 I watched today. Thanks.

@dhammiam 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I agree too about wishing I had KZfaq back when I started. In the late 80's I was reading magazines and books to learn and talking to mechanics. Not nearly as convenient. Thanks for the nice comment. I have many more to edit and post.

@bradbarnes1511 3 жыл бұрын

Good vid. Thanks buddy.

@dhammiam 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’ve got so many in my phone and camera that I’m still working on in my spare time. Lots of engine build ones coming. Have a great day

@americanpatriot2999 Жыл бұрын

How did you get access to the sensor? Did you lean over the hood or did you sit on top of the radiator?

@dhammiam Жыл бұрын

I laid across the top of the engine

@thecuss6817 6 ай бұрын

Looks like your vehicle had someone cut off part of the "sound barrier" blocking access to the sender. I had declined to try this job when we had a 2005 Yukon with a Driver Information Center warning, but its oil pressure gauge still worked fine. One should know that I watched quite a few KZfaq videos before starting, but still had to lay towels over the engine, use a stool, and do some of the work left-handed. I was able to remove one end of a plastic tube at the rear of the engine for more clearance. I did not remove a second tube or the fuel line at its connection. I broke off the gray "protector" on the oil sender harness connector with a screwdriver, and with left hand pushing a long screwdriver against the connector tab and right hand on the connector, I was finally able to release the connector from the oil sender. The special 1 1/16" oil sender socket I bought like 25 years ago did not fit over the sender, I used a 27mm deep socket. Then I used a 1/2" wobble extension, about 5" long, and that was not easy to push into the 27mm deep socket, but the socket had to go on first. Then I used a stubby 1/2" drive flex ratchet to unscrew the oil sender. Of course once that was unthreaded it fell somewhere so that took 15 minutes or more to find & remove. So I went to O'Reilly and bought PS508 oil sender, which actually did fit my special socket (but I still used the 27mm deep one). So with the new sender (I did not even try to find if the engine had a filter screen, I didn't feel one) purchased, I tied a piece of twine around it it case I dropped that, and screwed that in a few turns with my left hand. Then I put the 27mm deep socket over that, then the wobble extension, then the stubby flex ratchet. 15 minutes later I had that screwed in, and actually in similar orientation as the factory one. So 10 minutes more to remove those tools without dropping them. So 15 minutes later I was able to blindly turn the connector to correct orientation to snap that on. I re-connected the one plastic pipe I had removed, and started the Yukon: no oil pressure displayed, and check engine light was still on. So I disconnected the battery, touched cables together to erase all codes/clear computer, reconnected the battery, and started it up: all was working - SUCCESS !!! So even though The Cuss cannot fix everything, I was successful today. Yes, this took me several hours, but since I'd just ordered Mrs. Cusser 4 new tires (as the 5-year-old ones were quite dry-rotted), felt why not save $300 to $500 by doing this myself. Some mechanics apparently remove the entire intake manifold for easy access, but that's labor hours. For me, trouble with the special oil sender socket I had threw me for a loop, but the 27mm deep socket I had did save me. Realize that 4 different times I packed up stuff and quit, saying the mechanic could try his luck Tuesday, but The Cuss is a persistent little cuss, for sure. Mrs. Cusser is ecstatic.

@dhammiam 6 ай бұрын

Great job and great story. This could be made into a video for sure. Thanks for sharing! Happy New Year to you