Oil Level Sensor

[howardjnl]

I'd like to add an oil level sensor to a 6.2 engine. Any suggestions on what parts to use? I'm familiar with Mercedes sensor, circuit, and components, but not with anything else out there. The Mercedes one is simply a switch that opens when the level is high enough, and closes when it drops too low. This in turn drives a transistor that reverses this logic to light a bulb when the switch is open. The Mercedes sensor (switch) is very large, would like to use something smaller but I don't know anything about sensors available for other GM engines that may work and be smaller and easier to mount to the oil pan.
John

 

[Russell]

I am not sure how it operates, but the gen III LSx engines have an oil level switch or sensor on them. Seems pretty compact, simply threads into the oil pan

 

[DEMON44]

is the dipstick broken?

 

[Thunder]

is the dipstick broken?

X2
Just one more thing to spring a leak IMO.
Why would you need an idiot light to tell you if you have a problem?

 

[Wrench]

While we Cummins guys don't have to worry with no external oil cooler (sorry, couldn't resist ) there have been numerous stories about the 6.2/6.5 oil cooler lines blowing out/rubbing through, etc, causing a very rapid oil loss. Most people don't watch the pressure gauge enough, but if you had a light, or better yet an alarm, for the oil level, it would probably save numerous 6.5's . . . .

 

[tRustyK5]

I had an oil cooler line go on me, while on a forest service road. 60+ psi through a tiny pinhole aimed in the general direction of my alt = immediate fire.

Nothing like big orange flames from between the fender and the hood while you're driving to get your attention!

Rene

 

[Wrench]

No kidding!!! I had a buddy lose a line on his way from Revelstoke to Kelowna, happened to be watching his oil pressure gauge for some reason and watched it go from 40 to zero in seconds. He shut off the key immediately and threw it into neutral, the engine was fine. If he hadn't been looking . . . . . It popped at the crimped fitting and emptied the oil onto the road.

 

[ryoken]

While we Cummins guys don't have to worry with no external oil cooler (sorry, couldn't resist ) .

I've seen those internal oil coolers cause complete disasters in boats... nice setup, but when they fail, it ain't pretty...

 

[Mikey von]

there are a few good kits to fix the oil cooler line issue. I am hoping they fit on the 6.2's as they are made for the 6.5's. I have heard they do fit and will find out soon.

http://www.pmdcable.com/ENGINE_OIL_COOLER_KIT.html

 

[tRustyK5]

Yup, and it was supposed to be my first run with a new club. Had my daughter with me. The good thing was as soon as I shut it off the flames went out immediately. It was only on fire for about 15 seconds...but that was enough!

That cooler line got fixed then and there using brake kleen, JB weld and several layers of shrink tubing. Laugh all you want, I drove it like that for three years after and it never even wept a single drop.

I guess a fire is much better at getting your attention than an oil pressure guage.

Rene

No kidding!!! I had a buddy lose a line on his way from Revelstoke to Kelowna, happened to be watching his oil pressure gauge for some reason and watched it go from 40 to zero in seconds. He shut off the key immediately and threw it into neutral, the engine was fine. If he hadn't been looking . . . . . It popped at the crimped fitting and emptied the oil onto the road.