Oil Pressure Gauge?
I hooked up my Scan Gauge II this week. Was hoping to get an oil pressure reading, but as far as I can tell, you can’t.
So, I started searching to see if anyone has added a mechanical oil pressure gauge to a 4th gen 4Runner. So far, I haven’t found any information. Found stuff on Camrys, 3rd gen 4Runners, but nothing for a 4.0l. Anyone know if this has been done and posted on here? My Google-fu sucks. Thanks! |
Nothing?
I guess I’ll find the sending unit and see if there’s room to T it off for a braided stainless steel line. |
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Sorry, I don't check this on the weekends. I have one on my 4th gen, just a standard cheapo one I needed as I was having oil pressure issues. Put a T on the sensor near the oil filter, it sticks up...can't miss it. I can take pics if you'd like.
Gauge I'm using: Amazon.com: Equus 6244 2" Mechanical Oil Pressure Gauge, Black: Automotive This is needed to connect the gauge to the T: Amazon.com: GlowShift 1/8 BSPT Male to 1/8-27 NPT Female Gauge Sensor Sender Thread Adapter Reducer: Automotive Pretty sure this is the T I bought: 1/8" BSPT Oil Pressure Sensor Tee to NPT Adapter Turbo For Honda Mitsubishi | eBay |
cant believe toyota doesnt have an oil psi gauge or sensor on these 4runners, just a dummy light. oil psi is one of those important readings like temp so you can monitor what the engine is doing over time & identify a potential problem before its too late.
adding a mech gauge is a good idea, thanks for the links above. |
Yep have to change from NPT to BSPT. The reason they don't put gauges in my opinion is on the V8 for example the oil pressure at idle is 5 psi. Old school guys like me would think the V8 was shot if it only has 5 psi oil pressure.
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Thanks for the info!!!
I’ll probably find an Auto Meter that matches the interior. Hopefully Jegs has a braided stainless kit with the British conversion. |
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Braided hose is probably a good upgrade but this was supposed to be a temporary thing but now I like having it. The gauge actually matches quite well color wise. Pics below.
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Pretty sure this is what I’ll need.
Earl's 968803-72ERL Mechanical Oil Pressure Gauge Installation Kit Universal -3 AN 72 in. Hose Section | JEGS |
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I see what you did. Moved the factory to the rear of that tube and put the mechanical in the factory location. |
Dear God, I hope that hose doesnt pop off and spray you in the face with 200* hot oil. :flame:
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/attac...oil-gauge3-jpg Maybe just maybe oil pump failure isnt an issue toyota has a Problem with. Considering toyota engines outlast every other car brand, why would they need to have an oil pressure gauge? This is a solution looking for a problem. |
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Add a qt of MMO marvel mystery oil to each oil change. That will slowly clean out the remaining crud. Good stuff
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