Where is the oil pressure sensor on a 2012 GMC Sierra?

Where is the oil pressure sensor on a 2012 GMC Sierra?

The oil pressure sensor on the 2012 GMC Sierra is located on the top rear side of the engine compartment. It is bolted in the engine block at this location.

What kind of oil pressure sensor does a Silverado 1500 have?

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Where is the oil pressure switch located in a GMC?

Using tool J41712 or equivalent, install the oil pressure sensor. Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm) on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines. Tighten the sensor to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) on 8.1L engines. Connect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector. If necessary, install the engine sight shield.

How to change oil pressure sensor, 2007 Chevrolet?

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How do you install an oil pressure sensor?

Apply sealant to the threads of the oil pressure sensor. Using tool J41712 or equivalent, install the oil pressure sensor. Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm) on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines. Tighten the sensor to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) on 8.1L engines. Connect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.

Using tool J41712 or equivalent, install the oil pressure sensor. Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm) on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines. Tighten the sensor to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) on 8.1L engines. Connect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector. If necessary, install the engine sight shield.

Where is the oil pressure sensor on a GMC Sierra Classic?

My symptom was the oil pressure gauge pegged at 80 psi on my 2007 GMC Sierra Classic. Here’s the sensor. It’s located on the block behind the intake manifold. Hard to get to, but I didn’t have to remove the manifold like some have.

Why does my GMC Sierra have a low oil pressure light?

If your Sierra’s sensor has gone bad, it’ll shoot a false low pressure reading to the ECM. One of the first things that people do when they have the low oil pressure light is to change out this sensor to see if that rectifies the problem. Here’s a good article on how to check the oil pressure sensor from itstillruns.

Apply sealant to the threads of the oil pressure sensor. Using tool J41712 or equivalent, install the oil pressure sensor. Tighten the oil pressure sensor to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm) on 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L engines. Tighten the sensor to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) on 8.1L engines. Connect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.

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