Oil Pressure Gauge Install

spearfish25 · 03-22-2011, 05:25 PM

I've deciding I'm installing an oil pressure gauge. I've already found the fittings to keep the OEM oil pressure sensor and be able to add the aftermarket sensor. For those who are interested, these should do the trick and only cost $5 ($15 with shipping):
2113-02-02-02 | MALE BSPT x FEMALE BSPP x FEMALE BSPP
3036-02-02 | MALE BSPT x FEMALE NPT

What kind of oil gauge do you recommend? I like the AEM digital gauge with LEDs around the outside but it's damn pricey. Auto Meter makes many that are less expensive, but I don't want a crappy unreliable gauge. Please post your experiences with different brands.

A 0-100psi gauge should be adequate, right? I can't imagine I'd need the 150psi gauge.

DIY to follow once I get all the parts.

jpit · 03-22-2011, 06:42 PM

When you start your car, the oil pressure can be as high as 110psi. I installed an oil gauge last year and that was one thing that surprised me.

spearfish25 · 03-22-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jpit

When you start your car, the oil pressure can be as high as 110psi. I installed an oil gauge last year and that was one thing that surprised me.

Hmmm, so I should just go with the 150psi gauge. Sounds like that's what you have?

theDreamer · 03-22-2011, 06:47 PM

You will want the 150, I see the same when I start my car and have seen over than when pushing it.

Red__Zed · 03-22-2011, 06:59 PM

Subscribing for info.

tommyguns · 03-22-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Subscribing for info.

Same here!

Jordo! · 03-22-2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've already found the fittings to keep the OEM oil pressure sensor and be able to add the aftermarket sensor.

The ECU monitors oil pressure?

ChrisSlicks · 03-22-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

The ECU monitors oil pressure?

It just an on/off sensor. It fires when the pressure drops below a internally set level, probably a really low number though.

ChrisSlicks · 03-22-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

I've deciding I'm installing an oil pressure gauge. I've already found the fittings to keep the OEM oil pressure sensor and be able to add the aftermarket sensor. For those who are interested, these should do the trick and only cost $5 ($15 with shipping):
2113-02-02-02 | MALE BSPT x FEMALE BSPP x FEMALE BSPP
3036-02-02 | MALE BSPT x FEMALE NPT

What kind of oil gauge do you recommend? I like the AEM digital gauge with LEDs around the outside but it's damn pricey. Auto Meter makes many that are less expensive, but I don't want a crappy unreliable gauge. Please post your experiences with different brands.

A 0-100psi gauge should be adequate, right? I can't imagine I'd need the 150psi gauge.

DIY to follow once I get all the parts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

You will want the 150, I see the same when I start my car and have seen over than when pushing it.

So was it decided that the original fitting was BSP and not NPT? I remember a lot of back and forth a while back.

spearfish25 · 03-22-2011, 08:53 PM

It's BSP from what I can find. That's why Nissport sells their $50 adapter which has a BSPT male, NPT female and BSP female port.

I've ordered all the parts, so I'll post more when I install it all.

ChrisSlicks · 03-22-2011, 08:59 PM

Just seems weird to me that an entirely metric car would have a imperial threaded port for something as simple as an oil pressure switch. The threads are so close in size and shape it can be difficult to tell them apart, 9.7mm vs 10.0mm and a slightly different curve on the thread taper. As I understand it they are so close that you actually can get the parts to fit together, it just isn't going to make a perfect seal.

I was considering a remote sender, something like this.
German Supply - Parts for Volkswagen® Cars - VDO Oil Pressure Sender (Dual Pole) 150 PSI

Jordo! · 03-22-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It just an on/off sensor. It fires when the pressure drops below a internally set level, probably a really low number though.

Ohhhhh -- that must the the infamous "oil" dummy light sender.

Actually, now that we're talking about it, I have no idea what a good oil pressure is in general, let alone for this motor.

Any thoughts?

SPOHN · 03-22-2011, 09:16 PM

I want a oil pressure gauge myself. Along with another to stuff in the cubby hole. I've owned several Defi gauges. They work great. But pricey. And that's where I'm stumped for right now. After paying for install on two gauges and the gauges thereself. It would cost nearly a grand plus. I just have other things going on right now.

jpit · 03-22-2011, 10:29 PM

This is what you need:

NISMO Oil Tee Adapter for Oil Pressure Gauge :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

spearfish25 · 03-22-2011, 10:44 PM

^It's out of stock. Just order the parts I listed in the OP. Of course it doesn't help at all as it lists the threads as PT which means nothing.

03-22-2011, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Oil Pressure Gauge Install I've deciding I'm installing an oil pressure gauge. I've already found the fittings to keep the OEM oil pressure sensor and be able to add the aftermarket sensor. For those who are interested, these should do the trick and only cost $5 ($15 with shipping): 2113-02-02-02 \| MALE BSPT x FEMALE BSPP x FEMALE BSPP 3036-02-02 \| MALE BSPT x FEMALE NPT What kind of oil gauge do you recommend? I like the AEM digital gauge with LEDs around the outside but it's damn pricey. Auto Meter makes many that are less expensive, but I don't want a crappy unreliable gauge. Please post your experiences with different brands. A 0-100psi gauge should be adequate, right? I can't imagine I'd need the 150psi gauge. DIY to follow once I get all the parts. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z Last edited by spearfish25; 04-01-2011 at 05:23 PM.

03-22-2011, 06:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	You will want the 150, I see the same when I start my car and have seen over than when pushing it. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-22-2011, 08:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	It's BSP from what I can find. That's why Nissport sells their $50 adapter which has a BSPT male, NPT female and BSP female port. I've ordered all the parts, so I'll post more when I install it all. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-22-2011, 08:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Just seems weird to me that an entirely metric car would have a imperial threaded port for something as simple as an oil pressure switch. The threads are so close in size and shape it can be difficult to tell them apart, 9.7mm vs 10.0mm and a slightly different curve on the thread taper. As I understand it they are so close that you actually can get the parts to fit together, it just isn't going to make a perfect seal. I was considering a remote sender, something like this. German Supply - Parts for Volkswagen® Cars - VDO Oil Pressure Sender (Dual Pole) 150 PSI __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

03-22-2011, 09:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I want a oil pressure gauge myself. Along with another to stuff in the cubby hole. I've owned several Defi gauges. They work great. But pricey. And that's where I'm stumped for right now. After paying for install on two gauges and the gauges thereself. It would cost nearly a grand plus. I just have other things going on right now. __________________

03-22-2011, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	When you start your car, the oil pressure can be as high as 110psi. I installed an oil gauge last year and that was one thing that surprised me.

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Subscribing for info.

03-22-2011, 10:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	This is what you need: NISMO Oil Tee Adapter for Oil Pressure Gauge :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

03-22-2011, 10:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	^It's out of stock. Just order the parts I listed in the OP. Of course it doesn't help at all as it lists the threads as PT which means nothing. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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