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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 10:08 PM
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Swapping 2008 engine in my 2005 lariat; no oil sensor

So, I swear I looked but apparently didn't. This '08 engine doesn't have the damn sensor. I thought no big deal, it's just a low oil sensor. Doing a little reading apparently it's a oil temp sensor as well. Any work around or am I pulling the pan on this sumbitch? Motor is now installed btw.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2018 | 11:42 PM
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Have you tried starting the motor and seeing what happens ? Is it really needed .
 
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 12:25 AM
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It's a temp sensor. It's also a very inaccurate POS! Hence why they dropped them starting mid 07. It's not a low oil sensor.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2018 | 04:57 AM
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^^^ what he said Tape it to oil pan maybe
 
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I'll give that a try. Oil pan comes off without pulling the motor, right?
 
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Why pull the pan ? Just tape the plug to the harness and forget it.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2018 | 09:04 AM
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I did just zip tie it to the trans cooler line block, seems fine so far. I thought this truck had an oil life monitor but, clicking through the menu, apparently not.
 
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