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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Anyone know where this is located? I think mine needs replacement.

I can DIY this, I hope.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Is it above the oil filter like the c5??
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Had change mine recently,it is located under the manifold near the firewall.Dealer wanted about 600.00 to replaced,looked in search section for DIY repair a took about 30 min.Cost about 50.00.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Just reread thread temp sensor is on left side front.
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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Next to firewall... near exhaust manifold???

Also can i buy this from autozone?
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:11 AM
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Anyonr?
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Ok searched around here on the forums and it seems like the oil temperature sensor is integrated with the oil "LEVEL" sensor located on the bottom of the engine oil pan...

So... this means I need to drain oil, change sensor... replug, refill???

Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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I found these two:

http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...06&fp=pp&gbm=a

http://info.rockauto.com/getimage/ge...tex/5S8223.jpg
Can someone confirm which is the correct part???
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Originally Posted by Ahmer
The rock auto part looks closer to factory than the other one, do a search in the performance/tech area for Oil temp sensor and go to post #14 there is a pictures of the sensor in the side of the pan, it looks like the rock auto part, but kind of hard to tell without seeing the whole part. You may want to buy one from the dealer, just to be sure it's correct, Good Luck
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Why not get a quote from Gene Culley at GM PartsHouse or Kevin Cassimore at PartsTaxi, both forum vendors, for the factory GM OEM part? Both of 'em have good pricing and great service.
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Ok will DO! Although the Rock Auto part is rather tempting...

$32 SHIPPED.
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Got the part... its got a strange hard plastic end which kind of looks lke foam... im guessing this is what "floats" in the oil...

Where is the thermometer in this thing???
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Default oil temp sensor
If it has a small hole in the end it's the pressure sensor,i think the temp sesnor has a metal end.
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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Ahmer
Anyone know where this is located? I think mine needs replacement.

I can DIY this, I hope.
should be d.side rear ,under v.cover near f. wall depending on the motor
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The Oil Pressure Sensor...
is near the upper firewall on the driver's side of the engine block.
Only need to remove the valve cover plastic cover to remove and have a sensor installation socket.

The Oil Level Sensor...
also measures the temp.
This sensor is located on the oil pan under the starter.
Advised to drain oil before replacing.
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