Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #15 – October 19, 2009, 09:55:28 PM Here is the one I made by gutting/filling with JB-Weld. No Leaks! Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #16 – October 19, 2009, 09:56:17 PM So I can just spin it out with a socket and ratchet after I remove the plug? Cool:DBTW mine is nice and clean. It just has an oil drip line that runs from the center of the sensor to the bottom of the pan where it drips, which I wipe up every time I see it;) Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #17 – October 19, 2009, 09:58:52 PM Yea. Its just a huge threaded plug. Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #18 – October 19, 2009, 10:26:40 PM No doubt you don't want it to leak but AFAIC, the oil level feature is basically useless... If it's close to two quarts low, it will show low oil when the ign switch is first turned on, but will never activate with the engine running... Mine isn't hooked up, wouldn't work if I did, as the sensor is out of a junk Windstar engine that threw a rod... The sensor portion was knocked off when the rod went, but it doesn't leak...BTW danzajax, great pictures!!! Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #19 – October 20, 2009, 03:45:08 AM Mine comes on when I'm about 1 quart low. Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #20 – October 20, 2009, 08:04:04 AM There is an oil drain plug that just threads in. I dont have the size in front of me right now. I have it written down at home. Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #21 – October 20, 2009, 09:06:03 AM mine comes on when i'm 1 quart low. now that i think about it, it was a weekly thing before i put the cam in, now it hasnt come on in a month since i put it in...wonder if it was leaking around the timeing cover and i just never noticed a spot.....or maybe it quit working and i need to check my oil....i think i'll do that before i leave for work. Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #22 – October 20, 2009, 09:30:22 AM I agree with TC. They seem to vary in sensitivity. Both engines I have, they leaked pretty bad. Most cars I've seen in the yard as well. Seems to me, that they cause the issue they are supposed to detect (low oil). $0.02I would have welded mine shut but I no longer have access to a welder. Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #23 – October 21, 2009, 04:43:27 PM Quote from: mcb82gt;295621There is an oil drain plug that just threads in. I dont have the size in front of me right now. I have it written down at home.generic oil drain plug 20mm x 1.50 Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #24 – October 21, 2009, 04:54:16 PM Quote from: mcb82gt;295810generic oil drain plug 20mm x 1.50Maybe I'll just pick up one of those instead of spending $50 on a new sensor:D Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #25 – March 09, 2010, 09:31:11 PM I know this is an old thread but I just wanted to update it. I did an oil change on the T-bird today and replaced the low oil sensor with a 20mm x 1.50 oil drain plug and nylon washer. It threads in fine and has solved the oil leak problem. No more little wet spots under the car in the garage;). Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #26 – March 10, 2010, 09:10:56 AM Where did you get yours from? I went to AZ and O'Reilly's and they both looked at me like I was speaking gibberish. Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #27 – March 10, 2010, 10:29:23 AM Quote from: 88CougarGT;313476Where did you get yours from? I went to AZ and O'Reilly's and they both looked at me like I was speaking gibberish.I got it from a local, independent, auto parts guy who actually knows auto parts. I told him I needed a a 20mm x 1.50 oil drain plug and he pulled one out of the cabinet he keeps fasteners in. This guy is also great because he sells Motorcraft parts at discount prices:D Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #28 – September 12, 2013, 06:06:28 PM 1988 Mercury Cougar LS 5 speed-5.0 fuel injected with digital dashlow oil sensor is in the oil pan? ((WHERE AT)) and how does one stop that beeping sound that supposedly is a low pressure oil warning??? Quote Selected
Low oil level sensor replacement Reply #29 – September 23, 2013, 01:53:29 PM I have the same leak. I wastoo scared to pull out the wires as well. It would be great to see the barrel connector picture. Quote Selected
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