GM Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement/Hack 

Good job bro, im so glad u did that without taking off the manifold. I was shaking my head at these other videos. Was unnecessary, all that work. U did it the best way, even without all the proper tool. "KUDOS TO U BRO"!!! I gave u a like and im gonna subscribe just for the hell of it. Enjoy the rest of ur day...

it was not fancy but it was the best video from the perspective of someone who needs to do the job and has no idea of how to do it. Always good to see the possible challenges and pitfalls that you may encounter when performing this task. Likely just saved me several hundred dollars.

Out of 20 plus videos your first to explain putting the filter back thanks

Nice video, just something that I want to add that may help someone else out is when you remove the filter use a paint can opening tool, it fits perfectly inside the filter and makes removing it very easy

I have done this so many times on my 07 tahoe that now I can do it in 10-15 mins

I just replaced mine a month ago, so far so good. I replaced it the first time about 18 months ago. This time before I replaced it, I added a quart of motor flush. Ran at idle for 5 minutes replaced oil and oil filter. I went with an AC Delco oil filter and then replaced the oil sensor and filter. The filter was very dirty. Now my oil pressure is good, and the truck is running very well for having over 160k.

At 6'2" I needed a short ladder to get into the engine, bring a pillow. This truck is huge.

Hey man good video.. went thru all the proper procedures to get the job done.. good job

Great Video! The screw in method made the job go so much smoother.

OMG. Why do they make it so *hard* to fix this stuff? Why put the filters in *hard-to-reach* places? Make *ALL* the filters easy to access. That is *not* hard to do. Damn.

I used a seat cushion from a travel trailer dinette seat. The black plastic cover is held on by one 8mm screw. It's a captive screw, so, it will not come completely out. It keeps you from losing it. Once removed, you pull the cover towards you to the front of the truck. It has two tabs that hold it at the back and the screw in the front top. Then I put the cushion over the intake manifold. I used a step stool and got myself pulled all the way towards the firewall and laid on it. You need to get as far as possible to be able to reach it easily. It's not bad this way. Laying across the engine. I cleaned as much dirt around the sensor as possible before removal. This way when installing the new one you don't get dirt in the open hole. The best tool for the long sensors like my 2001 3500 dually 8.1liter uses, is to spend the $47-$50 at Harbor Freight Tools and get their oxygen sensor tool kit. It has 2 sockets that fit the long GM sensors. It makes life so much easier. One socket is 1-1/16" and the other is 27mm which is pretty much the same exact size. The sockets like the one in this video won't work on the long sensor. The long sensor has only one wire pin connection it uses the engine block ground for the other connection. With that said, you don't want to use Teflon tape on the threads or you'll insulate the electrical connection and won't have continuity. It will be like the sensor isn't plugged in. The new sensor has some red pipe dope on the threads. I don't think it needs a crush washer, as I didn't have one on the old one and the new part didn't come with one. The threads appear to be tapered pipe threads and I think are metric threads.

Good job! I have to change mine because it's pegged out past 80

Great video helped me tremendously with getting mine replaced. Appreciate your time in sharing with others your expertise

I used the 45 degree pick it took a few tries but it worked. Good video though!

If you have a lot of miles do it the long way so you can change out the intake gaskets and valley pan gasket. It kills a bunch of jobs doing it the long way.

Thank you for this tutorial video I had hell but I got it done and I appreciate the views you gave that really helped me.

Getting the clip off is a fkn pain itself 😂

Thanks for the video I'm trying to do the same thing on a '07 H2 Hummer. Problem is I guess I have to kind of lay on the engine and bear hug it and try to reach to disconnect the wiring connector. Lot of stuff in the way 🤦‍♂️

Thanks for the heads up on the correct socket. I’m going to replace the oil pressure sensor on a 2007 suburban soon. I probably would have broken something before o figured out why one of my “regular’ sockets would fit.

I changed mine in a 2011 avalanche it takes 20 minutes just to look in there and figure out where you have to get to I tried to unplug the wiring harness from it with the sound baffle intact after 45 minutes or so I decided that I was going to sacrifice the end of the sound baffle and I did I got my saws all in there and I cut about 2 1/2 inches off the end of that piece of plastic and then I could see the sensor I could see the wiring harness I could see the locking clip😳 I could EVEN see the CLIP THAT RELEASES THE WIRING HARNESS😳 IF YOU DO NOT SACRIFICE THE END OF THE PLASTIC SOUND BAFFLE This could be a two or three hour job and very frustrating and miserable. I tried to do it with the sound Baffle in place and I finally got to the point where the sound baffle had to be sacrificed!

Great video. Thanks and God bless you!

Thanks that was real good explanation of that job looking at other videos you’re was that best one keep doing like that on your other jobs.🙏

I did my son's a few weekends ago in 100+ temp, and it was the hardest thing I have done in a while, mainly because I could not get my standard 1 1/16 socket to slip down onto the sensor. I also didn't disconnect all of the hoses in the way, but it would have been easier with the right socket. Clearly, I should have done a little more yt research and bought the right tool for the job.

Thanks for posting. I did mine yesterday on my 2010 Avalanche. Then I came across your video today. And you had the same symptoms I had but was told, by the mechanic, it was a bad oil pump. He wanted 3k$ to change it. So I figured I'd try this first. So I'm wondering how long you had the vehicle after the repair and if this solved the issue or did you still end up needing a pump. Also, a few tricks I learned, while changing it, were if you push that little heat shield (that's totally in the way) as far towards the firewall as possible it frees up a lot of room. Also when retrieving the screen filter we used hemostats with a curved tip. Just clamped on to one of the little plastic tabs on top of the filter and it slid right out. Thank you in advance if you get back to me.

Good job,very helpful Thanks

U of the Best outstanding 👏

Mine was dropping to 0 in like 5 minutes was saying the same think low oil pressure tuner engine off what I did was put a bottle of Marble mystery oil in the oil before an oil chame start it up let it run for 15 minutes change the oil and filter disconnect the oil pressure sensor for like 30 minutes plugged it back it an I got pressure again I’m back on the road everything good.

I have watched several of these. What about tying a long piece of string to the oil pressure sensor and also to your flex adapter. Nothing wose than dropping the new part down in there somewhere lioosing your fkex drive or extension etc. You always take a razor knife to cut them loose after its safe to do so😮

Man great video; too bad I didn’t see this 2 days ago. I did the same job in the shop and literally took 8 hours; had to removed the intake; fuel rails; I even damaged an injector in the process!

Just changed mine, to pull that filter out i used a 2-3 in lag bolt. Whatever size just fits in the new one maybe 5/16? thread it in by hand just a thread or 2 and it pulls right out.

Has anyone ever cut out the plastic piece of s*** that blocks the sensor? If your not a Keebler elf its a pain in the ass.

This is very helpful dude thank you !

You doing very good jab

Did you also have smoke come from your tail pipe when you would start your truck, and would it shake?

I dont think mines had a filter under. I only scraped against the threads and nothing came out..

I'm not putting a filter back on. I'm going to just keep my oil clean like I always do

love the grunts and moans i am going to leave my filter out then have it repo-ed lol chevy and gmc screwed up with the afm design

Get you a cotter pin puller works like a charm for getting those screens out 😉 edit well not for him but it did for me lol

Thanks for the video very helpful good job.

Great video thanks!

Tnx bro. Good video

Very clear, great vidéo, as good as 1a auto.

Very involved, thank you

I'd rather replace the intake gaskets while I'm at it and make it easier... And make a little extra money. By the time these sensors fail the intake gaskets are usually toast anyways

You could also push the filter down and run without it, nothing will happen if you push it down. Been running mine for a good 5 years now no issue same oil pressure sensor.

awesome job . Well done .👊✌

Great Video thanks for sharing!

Thanks

Does it matter which way the filter goes in either side

Literally doing this right now on a 2011 gmc sierra. I can't get the clip back on the wiring boot / harness. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. It's really tough to get my hands back there and there is a shield right where I need to be. I'm thinking I'm going to cut it off. I'm not a wrench turner but was quoted $1200 to do this $35 repair.

Man thanks for this info...i need to change mine and im going to attempt this! 😬

The socket won’t fall in place with the sensor, any recommendations?

really good vid. schowing everything without a bunch of crappy music the way it should be. step-by-srep. they wanted $10 more for screen. I'm original owner 250,000 so know ioil changed as should. the socket $13 bucks. as you showed they're not that tight and install is only 15 ft.lbs. thanks for showing how to unhook holes for more room oh yeah has always and still does idle at 40 psi. 4.8l cast iron blocks are really great motors.

Excellent... thanks!! 😁

Just did mine 2007 tahoe over the weekend 10 minute job took me 4 hours and tore up hands trying to get to that little pos back there god damn it sucks changing that shit best to just pay someone else to do it

Hey great video. How many miles did you have, when yours went. I’m at 113k now. Guessing mine will go soon.

Dam what a video good job

good job and video Mdz

Definitely subscribed now

Mine stopped working 3 years ago. I knew of this issue and I also I know I really DO have oil pressure from the lack of clacking. The reason I haven't replaced it is because ever since it stopped working, the active fuel management system doesn't engage (AMF) so I figured this has deleted that system which is what I want. Anyone else had this happen??

Much respect 🫡

Great 👍

I wouldn't use Dorman. Its known junk. OEM is best when it comes to sensors, switches, and any engine management items. A good trick to remove the screen is push a 5/16 by 2 inch bolt into it then pull out.

Good job bro thanks

Good video.

Maybe its just me but it seems like every one of these videos ive seen the person doing the work has waaaaay more room in there engine bay. 😂😂😂

How do you reset the airbag light

Do you have to torque the sensor?

very good video. but i only wish you could of removed that cover in front of the sensor, that would of been nice... it is there for nothing...

No hacks involved

That doesn't fix all vehicles with that problem

I remove the oil sensor and was going to install the news sensor and fumbled it out my hand when trying to install it. Now it somewhere between the motor and transmission and can’t see it. Ahhhhhhhhh!! I quit for today.

Orale crazy eyes

Asking can i do this for my H2