Oil Temp sending unit

[cherokee]

Short quick and to the point:
Is it better to put the sending unit before the oil cooler or after? and Why?

 

[m glassburner]

I have ours in the oil pan.

 

[chuck baader]

Before, because I like to know the oil temp coming out of the bearings (same as in pan)

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Chuck Baader
E30 ITA under construction
Alabama Region Divisional Registrar

 

[Richy Gonzalez]

Oil pan would be your most accurate reading.

 

[Bill Miller]

I agree w/ the others. I want to see how hot the oil actually gets.

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SCCA 279608

 

[Ascona1973]

In the oil pan, and in your specific car's case, on the driver's side. The exhaust is too close to the pan on an Opel, and gives a false reading.

Bob

 

[cherokee]

Thanks