Adding oil pressure gauge???

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Is it possible to add an oil pressure guage and tap into the factory wiring on the factory pressure sensor?

I am wanting to add oil pressure and an actual water temperature gauge to my Taurus, just for fun to monitor.
 
Usually you tee into where the oem sender is then add a sender and add a gauge then wire it together then to a switched battery +. It is not really that hard to do with some basic mechanical skill and common sense. I used to do it on my cars but I am now just too lazy.
 
Originally Posted By: Steve S
Usually you tee into where the oem sender is then add a sender and add a gauge then wire it together then to a switched battery +. It is not really that hard to do with some basic mechanical skill and common sense. I used to do it on my cars but I am now just too lazy.


I just found a few posts on another forum saying the same thing.

Thanks!
 
Usualy not worth the hassel to tap the ECM info when you can install a stand alone unit with a brass t-fitting!
 
Pressure is easy enough. Temp is tougher due to most sensors being immersed in the coolant flow or at least in the coolant jacket. You may need to tap a bypass hose (typically the heater line) and install your sender/sensor there.
 
Sure. A 'T' fitting is all you need.
Seal the threads and don't overtighten the brass parts. They distort and leak - maybe break.
Also consider a more valuable oil TEMERATURE gauge.
 
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