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Correct oil pressure switch 318?

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 20 11:15 am
by TIB3300
Morning

My engine doesnt seem to have a oil pressure switch, so I need to get one. :-k

I have found a few but there seems to be a variant in pressure/ bar. Can Anyone tell me or point me in the right direction of a correct oil pressure switch for a 318 thanks

Re: Correct oil pressure switch 318?

Posted: Mon Nov 16, 20 11:28 am
by MattH
I would go with one that switches off at a pressure you are happy with, it is only a warning light on or off. I've had lights on some cars that Bananarama! at tick over as the pressure gets lower.
What ratings are they stating that you have found?

Re: Correct oil pressure switch 318?

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 20 9:40 am
by TIB3300
yes I was going for the switch/ ie light type. I think they varied between 0.5 and 2 bar.

Do pou know what the numbers mean?

PS10
PS11
PS12 Am thinking PSi /bar?

Re: Correct oil pressure switch 318?

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 20 9:54 am
by TIB3300
Will have a look round see whats available

Re: Correct oil pressure switch 318?

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 20 6:37 pm
by TIB3300
Nope cant find any cheap one in the uk, where would be the best place to get one ?

Re: Correct oil pressure switch 318?

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 20 6:55 pm
by Pete
Try "Customville", they will have one.... or "USAutomotive"...

Re: Correct oil pressure switch 318?

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 20 7:31 pm
by Blue
Why not just fit a mechanical oil pressure gauge? No sender required and it will be accurate.

Re: Correct oil pressure switch 318?

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 20 7:59 pm
by mopar_mark
Blue wrote: Tue Nov 17, 20 7:31 pm Why not just fit a mechanical oil pressure gauge? No sender required and it will be accurate.
Exactly, senders don't really tell you anything, pressure gauge is real world data

Re: Correct oil pressure switch 318?

Posted: Tue Nov 17, 20 9:31 pm
by TIB3300
Thanks guys, will stick to a light for the moment. Never realy liked oil gauges, spend all your time watchng it on hot days at the lights :-k