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Engine Oil Temperature Sensor

The engine oil temperature Sensor is used to detect the engine oil temperature. The Sensor modifies a voltage signal from the ECM. The modified signal returns to the ECM as the engine oil temperature input. The Sensor uses a thermistor which is sensitive to the change in temperature. The electrical resistance of the thermistor decreases as temperature increases.

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Engine oil temperature [ deg. C (deg. F)]

Voltage* (V)

Resistance (k Ohm)

-10 (14)

4.4

7.0 - 11.4

20 (68)

3.5

2.10 - 2.90

50 (122)

2.2

0.68 - 1.00

90 (194)

0.9

0.236 - 0.260

110 (230)

0.6

0.143 - 0.153

*: These data are reference values and are measured between ECM terminals and Sensor ground.