8942953010 Toyota SENSOR, OIL TEMPERATURE, Price: 71.08$, Weight: 0.055kg
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Ship in, Days | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Toyota |
8942953010 |
SENSOR, OIL TEMPERATURE |
8 |
0.055 |
|
71.08$ |
Originals
| Make | Number | Name | Availability | Weight, kg | Processing, days | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota |
SENSOR, OIL TEMPERATURE
|
9 |
0.063
|
2-3
|
59.23$
|
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor ️
This sensor is a key input device that helps the ECU “understand” how hot the engine oil is during cold start, hard driving, or long idling. Correct oil temperature data supports stable performance and protects vital parts like bearings, turbo seals, and cam journals.
Why You Need This Part ✅
Engine oil must stay in a safe temperature range to lubricate and cool properly. When the system knows the real oil temperature, it can adjust engine strategy, reduce risk of overheating, and keep the oil film strong under load.
How It Works ⚙️
Inside the sensor is a thermistor that changes resistance with heat. The ECU reads this signal as a temperature value and may use it for fan logic, protection modes, warning lights, and data shown on some dashboards or scan tools.
What Happens If It Fails
A faulty sensor can send false cold/hot readings, causing poor warm-up behavior, unexpected warning lights, incorrect protection limits, or lean/rich corrections that feel like sluggish response. In worst cases, oil may run too hot without proper alerts, increasing wear and shortening engine life.
Compatibility
- Supra