Oil Pressure Gauge Question

Ryfrybell · 02-10-2022, 06:52 AM

Hey everyone, I'm installing an oil pressure gauge. Going to T-off stock sensor location with an adapter. Question is, if the car has been sitting for months do I need to drain all of the engine oil or has it settled down to the oil pan where I don't have to drain it? I assume I need to drain it but figured I would reach out.

Thanks!

Corsairprime · 02-10-2022, 08:39 AM

Most of the oil should be in the pan, but to be sure there will be some cleanup in that location. You might only need to top off the oil after the completion of the install. If you are due for an oil change, even better, two birds... Best of luck.

Ryfrybell · 02-11-2022, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Corsairprime

Most of the oil should be in the pan, but to be sure there will be some cleanup in that location. You might only need to top off the oil after the completion of the install. If you are due for an oil change, even better, two birds... Best of luck.

Yeah I don't need an oil change, just did mine a few hundred miles before winter hit. Should be pretty straight forward

THE BULL · 02-14-2022, 10:26 AM

No need to drain anything, clean up whatever spills and you'll be good to go.

Ryfrybell · 02-19-2022, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by THE BULL

No need to drain anything, clean up whatever spills and you'll be good to go.

Just had a few drops to clean up. Thanks!

02-10-2022, 06:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ryfrybell Base Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: OH Posts: 18 Drives: ACE S/C Nismo 370 Rep Power: 5	Oil Pressure Gauge Question Hey everyone, I'm installing an oil pressure gauge. Going to T-off stock sensor location with an adapter. Question is, if the car has been sitting for months do I need to drain all of the engine oil or has it settled down to the oil pan where I don't have to drain it? I assume I need to drain it but figured I would reach out. Thanks!

02-10-2022, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3545	Most of the oil should be in the pan, but to be sure there will be some cleanup in that location. You might only need to top off the oil after the completion of the install. If you are due for an oil change, even better, two birds... Best of luck. __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

02-14-2022, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
THE BULL Base Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 217 Drives: G37S Rep Power: 26848	No need to drain anything, clean up whatever spills and you'll be good to go. Rusty and Ryfrybell like this.

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