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Some domestic cars have oil sensor and tells u how many more miles till you should change ur oil. That would be a plus to have it if it's not too hard to add. wondering how they know when to change the oil though...
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86.5-89 Supras had an option for the super monitor. This monitor had an oil change interval feature.
Talk about ahead of it's time. In some form or another the supra displayed features that only now are starting to become the norm on modern day cars.
86.5-89 Supras had an option for the super monitor. This monitor had an oil change interval feature.
Talk about ahead of it's time. In some form or another the supra displayed features that only now are starting to become the norm on modern day cars.
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The computer calculates several factors to let you know when to change the oil. Different 'high-end' vehicles have the feature. Some give you a % of life left in the oil, others just tell you to change it.
A lot of engine starts, within a mileage range, will tell you at about 3k miles. If you are a commuter, you can go to about 5k-7k before it tells you.
After the oil change, you must follow a certain proceedure to turn off the dialog, and reset the computer. We have a book that tells us what to do.
Also....back in the 70's, Toyota had an "ESP" system that monitored things like oil level, coolant, and brakes. There was a sensor in the side of the oil pan that worked like mentioned above(oil completes the circuit).
Perhaps you could get the sensor from Toyota and mount it to your oil pan.
I don't remember all the details any more, but the overseas 90+(?) MKIII's did have a oil pan with a float sensor. I posted pictures and running oil heights etc about it on Supraforums a way back.
I believe the float sensor is identical to the North American 1991 MR2 units. It works by having a magnet in the float, and a reed switch in the bracket that makes the connection once oil drops too low. I bought a comlete oil pan/sensor from Arnout a while back, and he said he had few more available.
I believe the float sensor is identical to the North American 1991 MR2 units. It works by having a magnet in the float, and a reed switch in the bracket that makes the connection once oil drops too low. I bought a comlete oil pan/sensor from Arnout a while back, and he said he had few more available.
The 7M is so damn touchy by the time that sensor came on you would have rod knock already :1zhelp: :aigo:
Nailed it in one!blackout_89t said:
Good idea but things like this tend to make you complacent and give you a false sense of security.
Better to be paranoid and check regularly than risk loosing a motor to the little 7M man inside the pan with a hammer!
Usually by the time a light/buzzer/shock to the testicles happens it's too late...
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this is very good info, ill checkout the toyota mr2 forums and see what they say.Shawndude said:
Good info Shawn! (anything less just wouldn't be right coming from you....)
Take your idea of the factory low level sensor/light Shawn, and couple it with Ian's testicle shock warning feature and I think that we'll be sure to never get rodknock again! :icon_lol:
Take your idea of the factory low level sensor/light Shawn, and couple it with Ian's testicle shock warning feature and I think that we'll be sure to never get rodknock again! :icon_lol:
^^ True we may never have rod knock again, but with testicle shock, we wouldn't be having any children either....
Wait,...... maybe this is a good thing.
Wait,...... maybe this is a good thing.
The Supermonitor alerts you if you need to change your oil. I say if you want a "warning", install a Supermonitor in your car. Plus, it's text reading instead of a light.
Yea but it just tells you every 3000 miles. Its a reminder to do your routine oil change. It would not know you were running low on oil.
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i check my oil everyday or at least once every two days. but it wouldn't hurt to have that extra bit of security in case something decides to happen after you already checked the oil.shaeff said:i check my oil every time i drive the car, sometimes twice. also, when i pulled my motor apart to check everything out, i lowered the pickup further into the pan.
-shaeff
FYI the MK2 MR2 turbo has an oil level light, basically the light comes on if your approx. 1 quart low. The sensor is a float-type and is very fragile. They are also a little pricey, but if you forget to check your oil it might save you a motor...
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