oil temp sensor
#3
11-05-2008, 12:12 PM
On my 01 2.7t, the sensor is on the bottom of the oil pan. If you're laying under the car, it sits into a recess in the bottom of the pan. It's the only thing there besides the nice, shiny aluminum. I think it's 3 or 4 bolts and a gasket that holds it in place (it's been a while since I did mine). Take the bolts off and with a little wiggling it'll come out. New gasket, new sensor, make sure you clean the seating surface of the gasket well or else you'll be chasing leaks forever. I have no idea what the torque specs on the bolts are; just be careful, as the pan is aluminum.
Oh, and drain your oil first. If not, it's going to drain all over you when you pull the sensor out!
-Red
#5
11-26-2008, 06:51 PM
Yup, had the same problem. Oil temp sits at zero forever and ever.
On my 01 2.7t, the sensor is on the bottom of the oil pan. If you're laying under the car, it sits into a recess in the bottom of the pan. It's the only thing there besides the nice, shiny aluminum. I think it's 3 or 4 bolts and a gasket that holds it in place (it's been a while since I did mine). Take the bolts off and with a little wiggling it'll come out. New gasket, new sensor, make sure you clean the seating surface of the gasket well or else you'll be chasing leaks forever. I have no idea what the torque specs on the bolts are; just be careful, as the pan is aluminum.
Oh, and drain your oil first. If not, it's going to drain all over you when you pull the sensor out!
-Red
On my 01 2.7t, the sensor is on the bottom of the oil pan. If you're laying under the car, it sits into a recess in the bottom of the pan. It's the only thing there besides the nice, shiny aluminum. I think it's 3 or 4 bolts and a gasket that holds it in place (it's been a while since I did mine). Take the bolts off and with a little wiggling it'll come out. New gasket, new sensor, make sure you clean the seating surface of the gasket well or else you'll be chasing leaks forever. I have no idea what the torque specs on the bolts are; just be careful, as the pan is aluminum.
Oh, and drain your oil first. If not, it's going to drain all over you when you pull the sensor out!
-Red
#7
12-04-2008, 03:13 PM
I think it serves double-duty as the temperature sensor and level sensor on the A6's after 2000. When mine ate itself a few winters ago (while the car was still under warrentee), that's what they replaced in the shop.
-Red
-Red
#8
12-04-2008, 11:08 PM
This may sound like a really silly question but how do you know the oil sensor is not working?
I ask because I can not remember when I have seen my oil temperature gauge move but it does not register below 150 deg F (65-66 deg C). However it has been a while since I took the car on a run longer than my 7 mile 20 minute commute. However this is long enough for the temperature gauge to get up to the operating temp.
I am taking to car on a long trip to Virginia this weekend so I guess that will give me a chance to see if the oil temperature rises.
I guess the other question is how long in terms of time and distance does it take for the oil to get to a temperature that will register on the gauge.
Thanks
James
I ask because I can not remember when I have seen my oil temperature gauge move but it does not register below 150 deg F (65-66 deg C). However it has been a while since I took the car on a run longer than my 7 mile 20 minute commute. However this is long enough for the temperature gauge to get up to the operating temp.
I am taking to car on a long trip to Virginia this weekend so I guess that will give me a chance to see if the oil temperature rises.
I guess the other question is how long in terms of time and distance does it take for the oil to get to a temperature that will register on the gauge.
Thanks
James
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