Two questions about Oil Pressure Unit and Riding Height
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Two questions about Oil Pressure Unit and Riding Height
First question, I wish to know the riding height for a 1987 Maxima GXE? My springs in my Max are sagging. I need to know becuase the only springs that are avaliable are the lowering ones for all four wheels. I dont want my Max scratching the ground or me trying to avoid speed bumps thats why I am asking.
Second Question, Where is the Oil Pressure Unit? Do I need to drain the oil? I have looked in ALLDATA there is nothing there and same goes for the chilton manual. I need to replace it because the oil light is on and there is no pressure so its shot. Doing the work is no big deal even if it is a pain in the butt to get too.. The oil pressure unit costs about $70 from the dealer. Money doenst matter because the school pays for my parts. Thank You in advance.
Second Question, Where is the Oil Pressure Unit? Do I need to drain the oil? I have looked in ALLDATA there is nothing there and same goes for the chilton manual. I need to replace it because the oil light is on and there is no pressure so its shot. Doing the work is no big deal even if it is a pain in the butt to get too.. The oil pressure unit costs about $70 from the dealer. Money doenst matter because the school pays for my parts. Thank You in advance.
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no you dont have to drain the oil to replace it, if you have it off and since your at school you might want to check it out with a real guage....all data shows you how and the PSI with 10/30 at operating temp you should be getting
i am guessing your taking some sort of mechanics class right?
i am guessing your taking some sort of mechanics class right?
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Yes I am in mechanic class. The school pays for the parts I have to do the labor. I t know the oil pressure unit is broke because the car reaches operating temperature and it still registers 0 psi. So its near the oil filter on the drivers side, is there a electric wire I could follow to find it? Could I get it with the hood open or do I have to raise the vehicle?
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the oil pressure switch (at least on my previous 88 SE) had one single black wire leading to it. the switch itself was cylindrical, like a small metal can, about 2" in diameter. easiest way I was able to get to it was to kneel on top of the engine and reach down behind. it's right next to the oil filter. it ran about $35 from auto zone.
my maxima never had an oil pressure light, just a gauge on the dash that always read 0 cos I was changing the oil and accidentally broke the wire off this oil pressure switch. maybe you have a digital dash or something.
Dan
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"hondas are like tampons, every ***** has one."
my maxima never had an oil pressure light, just a gauge on the dash that always read 0 cos I was changing the oil and accidentally broke the wire off this oil pressure switch. maybe you have a digital dash or something.
Dan
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"hondas are like tampons, every ***** has one."
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Originally Posted by bluemaxima87
Yes I am in mechanic class. The school pays for the parts I have to do the labor. I t know the oil pressure unit is broke because the car reaches operating temperature and it still registers 0 psi. So its near the oil filter on the drivers side, is there a electric wire I could follow to find it? Could I get it with the hood open or do I have to raise the vehicle?
no you dont need to put it on a lift
i think i have an oil light too but i am not sure....god i should know too, other than my 65 chevy which was light-less my maxima is what i have driven the most in my life....thats sad
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