Where is the oil pressure switch on a Cadillac?
Tighten the engine oil pressure switch to 16 N·m (12 lb ft). Connect the electrical connector (2) to the engine oil pressure switch (1). Install the right side front engine mount. The figure for both is here:
Can a bad oil pressure sensor cause low oil levels?
Like any other sensor or switch in your engine, eventually the oil pressure sensor will have repair issues that need to be addressed. Failing to recognize the symptoms of a bad oil pressure sensor can lead to low oil levels, which can be very problematic for your engine.
How does the oil pressure sensor work in a car?
The amount of oil pressure in the engine is detected by the oil pressure sensor. Once the sensor has this information, the data gets sent to the engine control unit where it is calculated further. Based on the calculation, the unit will know how to properly regulate the oil flow in the engine.
How to change the oil in a Cadillac?
Install the engine oil pressure switch (1) to the oil filter adapter (3) in the same position as removed. Tighten the engine oil pressure switch to 16 N·m (12 lb ft). Connect the electrical connector (2) to the engine oil pressure switch (1).
Tighten the engine oil pressure switch to 16 N·m (12 lb ft). Connect the electrical connector (2) to the engine oil pressure switch (1). Install the right side front engine mount. The figure for both is here:
Install the engine oil pressure switch (1) to the oil filter adapter (3) in the same position as removed. Tighten the engine oil pressure switch to 16 N·m (12 lb ft). Connect the electrical connector (2) to the engine oil pressure switch (1).
What kind of oil does a Cadillac 97 use?
And make sure they use an ac delco filter. The 15W40 is thicker and will raise your oil pressure. Rotella and Delvac make 15W40, its a diesel oil and has more zinc, which your 97 engine with its 32 rubbing element lifters will love. Then have the oil pressure switch changed and the connector cleaned and tightened.
Why is my oil pressure so low at idle?
The oil pressure switch is attached to the oil filter adapter behind the front exhaust manifold. If this is a low pressure problem at idle, I believe is caused by the oil manifold gasket where the seals have deteriorated and pressure is lost internally. It is quite a big job.