Valve next to radiator

[Abbylind]

It part of the turboencabulator....

 

[Tinstar]

It's also a great place to tap into for an oil pressure gauge.

 

[cucvrus]

It's also a great place to tap into for an oil pressure gauge.

Yes you can tap into that area for oil pressure. But you are NOT getting a true accurate reading. You want to measure oil pressure at the farthest point in the system. The best place is at the rear of the engine where the oil pressure sending unit is mounted. You can T it off and use the stock sending unit with the oil capillary or an electronic sending unit. And give an accurate reading of engine oil pressure. NOT the oil pressure in the cooler lines.

 

[doghead]

http://www.gatewayfasteners.com/male-female-pipe-p-12524.html

I found the part number and description in the -20P and googled it.

 

[cucvrus]

Retracted offer.

 

[Jeeperjoe]

http://www.gatewayfasteners.com/male-female-pipe-p-12524.html

I found the part number and description in the -20P and googled it.

Thanks doghead, couldn't find them when I didn't know what they were called

 

[Tinstar]

Yes you can tap into that area for oil pressure. But you are NOT getting a true accurate reading. You want to measure oil pressure at the farthest point in the system. The best place is at the rear of the engine where the oil pressure sending unit is mounted. You can T it off and use the stock sending unit with the oil capillary or an electronic sending unit. And give an accurate reading of engine oil pressure. NOT the oil pressure in the cooler lines.

I disagree
Oil doesn't compress.
The reading will be the same at the back of engine as the tap point.
Maybe more convenient to some, but no less accurate.
The oil sample port is the farthest point in the system.

 

[cucvrus]

That's fine. I agree to disagree. Oil pressure that is measured at the end of the cam shaft bearings gives a more accurate engine oil pressure measurement then the 1/2"-5/8" oil cooler lines would give. That is my opinion. Barring any scientific studies. That is why they check the oil pressure and tap sending units into such areas. It may be easier to some to tap there. But oil pressure is best measured in the least path of resistance. That is a straight line.

 

[Chief_919]

If you want to actually use it for its intended use, get a kit like this and send it in.

If you test at regular intervals after an oil change you can get a better idea of how often you actually need to be changing your oil and also what kind of shape your engine is in. For example with some testing I determined that using Tractor Supply house brand 15w40 I can safely extend oil changes to 15,000 miles as i went through 2 cycles test every 5k and both it was still good at 15k. I change now around 13k just as a bit of safety, but by extending my interval from 5k to 13k I have saved way more in oil costs than the testing cost me.

The kits will also tell you if you have coolant getting into the oil, wear metals that indicate worn bearings, fuel dilution and other problems letting you be aware of and head off potential problems before they are major issues.

 

[doghead]

Thanks doghead, couldn't find them when I didn't know what they were called

First, you are welcome

Second, I didn't know what it was called either. I looked at the -20P TM, table of contents. Selected, ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM, then reconised the part in the picture. Looked at the next page for the part name and part number. Googled that.

That is how I find most things.

When looking for specific information on a particular part, or a source I often google the part number or NSN and include parttarget. The parttarget site will often give dimensions and manufacturers.

Then you can source what you need locally or via internet.

Hope this helps others...

Happy every day.

 

[Jeeperjoe]

Sweet thanks!