Where to buy an oil drain bolt with a temp sensor?

[mitsuman47]

Hey guys. As the title says, I'm looking for an oil drain bolt that has an oil temp sensor in it. It's for a 2005 Civic. Anyone know where to get one?

Also, what all do I need in order to install one of these puppies? The sensor and a guage, I assume. But, is there anything else?

 

[Familyguy]

I've never heard of such a thing mounted inside an oil drain bolt. Any reason why you can't tee one off the oil pressure sensor hole? I've also seen oil filter relocation kits that have a hole tapped in the base for a temperature or pressure sender.

 

[doitmyself]

Lots of answers if you google it.

VDO is one manufacturer: http://www.usa.vdo.com/generator/www/us/..._sensor_en.html

a VDO and Blitz model

 

[mpvue]

the drain plug is NOT where I'd want wires; by design, it's at the lowest most prone part of the pan.

 

[Bryanccfshr]

I was thinking the same thing. it would be nice on my Jeep but that is sure to get rippie off by a rock or a branch.

 

[mechtech2]

A great idea except for the hangy down thing.
Maybe some have 90 deg connectors?

 

[steve20]

I made my own by drilling and tapping a hole in a drain plug. It was on a 83 Olds 307 and a 77 Pontiac 400-it was fairly accurate,but not worth the trouble IMO


Steve

 

[Quattro Pete]

Originally Posted By: mechtech2
A great idea except for the hangy down thing.
Maybe some have 90 deg connectors?

But if you have a drain bolt that's already positioned horizontally...?

 

[mechtech2]

Then, it is simply a great idea!