FD3Cam

Hey Guys,

I picked up a depo oil temp gauge on the weekend. I was thinking about buying a t-fitting and having it run off the same location as the oil pressure sender. Would this work?

I was also thinking of just getting a sandwich plate that will fit under the oil filter and run the oil temp off of that. Just cant find a plate that works.

What have you guys done previously?

adam c

iTrader: (2)

I have my oil temp sender in the oil pan drain plug. There is no easier install than this. You can buy one here for about $20

323-064: Temperature Sender: 300F / 150C - M18x1.5 - .250" - Spade 90 - Single , by VDO - eGauges.com

FD3Cam

Nice! The depo gauge comes with a probe style sensor. Does this replace that then?

adam c

iTrader: (2)

Yes. Call egauges if you have specific questions. I always found them to be helpful in the past.

TomU

iTrader: (11)

placement of the sender depends on what you want to read. If you want to know the oil temp in the pan, that's a good place. If you want to know the oil temp going to the engine after it's been cooled, here's an easy option. It replaces the stock oil cooler return line banjo at the oil filter pedestal.

CORKSPORT Rotary Banjo Bolt

FD3Cam

The temp of the oil going into the engine seems to make the most sense to me....

cr-rex

iTrader: (114)

i use a sandwich plate. it goes in between the oil filter and the pedestal. it has holes on it already for the sensors, comes in different colors and runs ~20$

adam c

iTrader: (2)

For most of us, I think we want to know the oil temp (and coolant temp) at its hottest temperature.

FD3Cam

Where abouts can you pick that up?

FD3Cam

Yes I suppose that does make sense

Monsterbox

iTrader: (6)

I would buy a drain plug that's tapped for your 1/8npt fitting, easiest method

silverTRD

iTrader: (37)

How is the quality of the depo gauge itself?

FührerTüner

iTrader: (5)

Cancel that.

FD3Cam

The gauge itself looks pretty good for the price... havent heard anything bad about them

Would this sandwich plate work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GLOWSHIFT-ALUMINUM-OIL-FILTER-SANDWICH-SENSOR-ADAPTER-93-94-95-MAZDA-RX7-13B-FD-/290891312041?hash=item43ba792ba9&vxp=mtr

FD3Cam

I also like the drain plug idea..

cr-rex

iTrader: (114)

Anywhere really....... bwr (blackworks racing) is the brand i use. Ive bought 3 already and have had no problems with them on various cars. Ebay is where i buy them from. Just verify in the listing that youre getting an authentic part. There are a lot of generic ones on there.

Do not buy a glowshift brand sandwich plate.

FD3Cam

Will this guy work? Says honda but I think its all the same...

Blackworks BWR RED OIL Filter Sandwich Adapter Plate Honda Acura Turbo EG DC | eBay

silverTRD

iTrader: (37)

So do you want the oil temp sensor at the hottest or coldest location?

TomU

iTrader: (11)

Hottest isn't at the bottom of the oil pan, it's where the oil leaves the block to the oil cooler(s).

FD3Cam

Hottest

cr-rex

iTrader: (114)

yes that is the one. i have the same one in gold. i also bought it for a honda.

adam c

iTrader: (2)

The oil leaves the block, and goes into the oil pan (where it is the hottest). From there it is pumped to the oil cooler(s). A sender in the oil pan will give the hottest readings.

silverTRD

iTrader: (37)

yes, oil is pumped out of the oil pan and returns to the engine at the oil filter pedestal after running thru the coolers. but is the oil temp really so different from the oil pan to the banjo bolt exiting the motor? i cant imagine it being a huge difference, but then again it wouldn't surprise me either.