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While considering an upgrade to my engine monitor I have discovered that my oil pressure sensor is measuring absolute pressure. Is there any reason not to consider changing it out to PSIG?? Seems pretty obvious to me but wanted to run it by those with more experience. Sensor details: Keller PAA 21Y, range 0.75 to 10.75 bar abs

  • Re: Oil Pressure sensor is ABS??

    by » 5 hours ago


    Or does it not make a big difference if I'm only putting around at 2000' typically? Even with small changes in barometric pressure, I guess it's only a couple of psi difference??

     


  • Re: Oil Pressure sensor is ABS??

    by » 38 minutes ago


    OK I now realize this is the 4th gen sensor part no. 456180. I've read a few threads here discussing it's range of 0.75 to 10.75 bar but no one seems to discuss that it's measuring absolute pressure meaning it's referenced to 0 bar absolute (vacuum). So with engine off and atmospheric conditions of 1 bar, the sensor will indicate an oil pressure of 1 bar (14.7psia). On the ground engine running, the indicated pressure will be 1 bar (14.7 psia) higher than actual. I just don't get using an absolute pressure sensor for indication of oil pressure.


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