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GAGE ASSY, OIL TEMPERATURE SENDER
Part number: 8342016040
Availability: 1
Weight, kg: 0.3
Processing: 2-3 days
Make: Toyota
Made in: Japan

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Weight, kg: 0.035
Processing: 4-5 days
Make: SANKEI
Made in: Japan

GAGE ASSY, OIL TEMPERATURE SENDER
Part number: 8342020030
Availability: 0
Weight, kg: 0.03
Make: Toyota
Made in: Japan

Engine Oil Temperature Sender Assembly for Toyota Vehicles οΈ
Protect your engine with accurate oil heat monitoring. This OEM-grade sender feeds precise temperature data to the dash gauge or ECU, helping you keep lubrication in the safe zone and preventing costly wear.
Why you need it
Oil temperature controls viscosity, film strength, and turbo bearing life. With a healthy sender, youβll see real-time readings during towing, spirited driving, or summer traffic. It lets you react before oil thins, oxidizes, or foams.
How it works βοΈ
Inside the probe is an NTC thermistor. As oil heats, resistance drops. The ECU/gauge reads the voltage change and converts it to a stable temperature value. The brass body sits in the sump or gallery, sensing flow directly. A sealed connector delivers a clean signal with minimal noise.
When it fails β
Common signs: dead or jumpy gauge, cold reading that never rises, random warnings, poor fuel economy, or limp mode. Without data, the system may overheat silently, thinning oil and scuffing bearings, cams, and turbos. In extreme cases, varnish and sludge form fast.
Fitment & install tips
Match thread pitch and connector. Install on a cool engine, use a light smear of oil-safe sealant (never on the tip),torque to spec, and route the harness away from heat. After install, verify reading versus scan tool.
Built to last οΈ
Corrosion-resistant body, OEM connector, fast response, and wide temp range for daily use and track days alike.
