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is oil pressure switch just to provide indication of low pressure....

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Old 07-02-2007, 06:44 PM
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Default is oil pressure switch just to provide indication of low pressure....

or is there more to it? what if pressure switch fails? Does it shut down oil pump and engine???
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Default Yes, usually. But it won't shut down the pump (purely mechanical) or the engine...

It will just scream at the driver. There is an oil level/temp <b>sender</b> in the bottom of the oil pan, too.
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Default Low oil PRESSURE results in a red warning in the dash display along with beeping. Red oil can symbol

with the drop coming out the spout universal icon. It's up to you to shut down the engine if you encounter this situation.
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