Name that sensor?

[rfl]

I think this sensor is the oil level sensor (for the dummy light), but I am not having much luck finding a part listing for it - maybe another name?

1993 Ranger, 4.0L. The sensor is in the side of the oil pan, driver side of the engine.

 

[RonD]

Yes, that is a low oil level sensor, it will supply a ground to the "check oil" light on the dash, if oil is low.
They were on some rangers from 1992 and up, most explorers had them I think

They are a 100% leak point at some time in their life.

 

[rfl]

Yes, that is a low oil level sensor, it will supply a ground to the "check oil" light on the dash, if oil is low.
They were on some rangers from 1992 and up, most explorers had them I think

They are a 100% leak point at some time in their life.

great, thanks.

 

[rfl]

New engine should arrive on Tuesday. Thinking I really would rather plug the hole than replace the sensor. Does anyone know if can I just wrap up the wire or do I need to do something special to keep the dummy light from coming on? Not the best at electrical, but it seems that if it provides a ground when low I should be able to just remove it.

 

[Rangurr]

Yes, you should be able to wrap it and prevent the light from coming on. Why would you not just replace it though?

 

[rfl]

Leaving it out means one less thing to worry about later. A new part is ~$70, the dipstick seems to work good enough, and if the engine gets so low on oil that the light turns on then I think the truck would have bigger problems.

While small, i view the ability to delete from the engine things that provide little value as a victory. Far more interested in real-time oil pressure than a notice of 1.5 qt of oil low.