Ritchie

I have an '03 Tacoma Prerunner with the 2.7 motor. I would like to install a mechanical oil pressure gauge that is not a factory item. Have any of you out there done this?

If so, what part/brand did you use, and where did you run the oil line connection on the motor?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

3.4v6

ive done this to my v6 motor. i dont know if it will be the same but near you oil filter there should be at least 2 extra ports with plugs in them. i used the autometer oil gauge and that comes with everything that you need. in my case the fitting was too small so i went to home depot and bought another fitting the next size bigger. just run the cappillary line from the fittings to the guage and your set.
if i had to do it all over i would use an electrical gauge since i dont want any fluids running into my cab

Ritchie

Hey, thanks for the reply. I have seen the spot you mentioned, but did not know that is was an option.

Where did you put your gauge and how big of one did you buy? I would like to install mine just to the right of the ECT power button on the flat area of the dash.

Thanks again.

jimbo74

i have a sensor now that is hooked up to something... its my oil pressure light for the dash, however, since the engine swap, i have never seen it on.. the dash light comes on occasionally at startup... but even if i disconnect it nothing happens... can i just disconect it and run an aftermarket guage? at least something i know is working.....

Ritchie

I am not sure that an electrical oil gauge would work off of that sensor wire. Think of it this way, if your light comes on intermittently, your gauge might do the same thing?

I have had bad luck with electrical oil gauges in the past, so I will install the mechanical style to be sure all is well.

3.4v6

i got an autometer oil pressure gauge , size 2 1/16. i custom molded triple gauge pod from a ford zx-2 to fit my a-pillar.
i know you can get the pods at www.gaugepods.com
http://www.gaugepods.com/toyota.html

Ritchie

Right on 3.4v6. I appreciate the sharing of experience and knowledge.

Thanks.

jimbo74

i saw an apc oil pressure guage at kragens... im not really into apc products, however i was looking at it, and it has its own sender unit... if the threads match, could i remove my current sensor and just put it in there? and mount a guage in a pod on my pillar?

superjoe83

the stock place for an oil pressure tap is under the oil filter by the pan, my 22r has about 10-15 psi when idling hot at about 700-800 rpm., fast cold idle is about 60-70psi, i am running 10w-40 oil

jimbo74

so pluging in a sensor to this port is fine?

jimbo74

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superjoe83

yes its fine, Toyota uses that port for the factory oil pressure sending unit in my '84

jimbo74

thats currently where my sending unit is too, and its hooked up... but the light never is on except with acc on and not started..... when i start it, it is never on, even if i disconnect the sensor..... so i dont think it matters and would rather have a real guage anywyas... might eliminate my whole dash.... the only things on it are fuel, and temp that i use anyways.. but i wnat to install a real temp guage as well.. the speedo doesnt work, nor the odo, and im putting in a gps so i will know my speed....