Oil Temp Gauge installation

[BRZ NA]

i m thinking to get the setrab oil cooler with mocal sandwich plate,but i want to see the difference before and after i install the cooler,so i want to install the oil temp gauge first,but i can't find any instruction on how to install an oil temp gauge (mechanical/electrical) in to the BRZ.like where to hook up wires and sensors.so can you guys help out here if you had installed one.thx

[supramkivtt2jz]

we already have one. its on the front of the engine under the oil filter

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soooooooooooooooooooo apparently "modified brz . com" is not allowed on ft86club

[ICantAffordAnLFA]

Easy

[GeorgeJFrick]

I use a blue tooth obd2 adapter + torque pro on Android; since as mentioned we already have a sensor.

[1stGenBRZ86]

The oem sensor outputs aren't very accurate. They're usually just used to let the ecu know when something is out of range (ie. the engine is cold, or its overheating). Especially since the OP is going with an oil cooler, he's gonna want a good aftermarket gauge and sensor (defi, autometer, etc.).
I don't have the specifics for installing it on this particular vehicle, but most aftermarket sensors are 1/8" npt and most oil filter sandwhich plates have auxilary 1/8" npt ports.
I'd recommend an electric gauge, unless you don't mind having an oil line running into the cabin, with potential for leaking all over your interior.
Just follow the instructions that come with the gauge you choose.

[GeorgeJFrick]

Originally Posted by 1stGenBRZ86

The oem sensor outputs aren't very accurate.

Citation Needed.

That said, you are probably correct. In my case, I just want to know the oil is up to temperature (Car actually warmed up). In this case, he may be looking for something more accurate...

[BRZ NA]

Originally Posted by 1stGenBRZ86

The oem sensor outputs aren't very accurate. They're usually just used to let the ecu know when something is out of range (ie. the engine is cold, or its overheating). Especially since the OP is going with an oil cooler, he's gonna want a good aftermarket gauge and sensor (defi, autometer, etc.).
I don't have the specifics for installing it on this particular vehicle, but most aftermarket sensors are 1/8" npt and most oil filter sandwhich plates have auxilary 1/8" npt ports.
I'd recommend an electric gauge, unless you don't mind having an oil line running into the cabin, with potential for leaking all over your interior.
Just follow the instructions that come with the gauge you choose.

Thx, That's what I meant.I wanna hook up an aftermarket oil temp gauge so I can read with numbers.and also wanna c How to hook them up.

[BRZ NA]

Originally Posted by GeorgeJFrick

I use a blue tooth obd2 adapter + torque pro on Android; since as mentioned we already have a sensor.

Sorry,there is an app for android that can read oil temp in the car?

[Admiral Ballsy]

Originally Posted by GeorgeJFrick

Citation Needed.

I agree. Why would anyone manufacture an oil temperature sensor that's not accurate? Let alone spec one?

I suspect the sensor is just fine; if there are any issues, they'd be with the data that comes through the OBD stream. Some cars don't even directly measure the oil temp, they 'calculate' it based upon other inputs (lots of GM cars do this).

[GeorgeJFrick]

Originally Posted by BRZ NA

Sorry,there is an app for android that can read oil temp in the car?

Yes, it's called Torque. There is a pro version that takes custom codes, which for our car includes oil temp (confirmed by manufacturer too).

There is a whole thread about it, with custom codes and showing how people have tablets mounted to dash:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23530

I use:
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Excelvan-Bluetooth-Interface-Scanner-Adapter/dp/B007P14NPU/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1374257972&sr=8-5&keywords=obd+ii+bluetooth"]Excelvan ELM327 v1.5 Bluetooth Mini Small Interface OBD2 Scanner Adapter Torque Android : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

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If you aren't building a track-only car and don't need multiple gauges displaying simultaneously, P3 makes a multi gauge that fits in your AC vent. It runs off the OBD port and looks dead simple to install.

I don't own one myself but got curious about it after seeing it in @ImperiousRex's build here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28008. If it's accurate and can auto toggle the display based on peak warning thresholds then it could be a solid solution for street cars seeing track use.

The dumb thing is they don't have a user manual available for download. It would be good to see the exact capabilities and limitations.



More info: http://www.p3cars.com/subaru-brz-sci...tal-interface/

[BRZ NA]

Originally Posted by GeorgeJFrick

Yes, it's called Torque. There is a pro version that takes custom codes, which for our car includes oil temp (confirmed by manufacturer too).

There is a whole thread about it, with custom codes and showing how people have tablets mounted to dash:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23530

I use:
Excelvan ELM327 v1.5 Bluetooth Mini Small Interface OBD2 Scanner Adapter Torque Android : Amazon.com : Automotive

So How do u like it so far?accurate?

[GeorgeJFrick]

Originally Posted by BRZ NA

So How do u like it so far?accurate?

Without a tablet mounted properly or anything, it isn't that useful as an active gauge. I usually seat it in the phone holder with the oil temp at the top where I can see it; and I keep an eye on it when I'm first driving waiting for the oil temp to come up.

If I drive spirited; I'll check it to see if oil temp is getting high (hasn't yet so all good).

I really like it for being a < $20.00 solution to knowing oil temp. You really have to spend more on at least a dash mount for your phone to make it useful. I find it very accurate so far, and I like being able to review my trips. You can bring up a log of your trips and see them laid out on a map with your speeds at each point. It logs other stuff too, or you can turn all logging off.

It has a 0-60 timer, etc too. Also has the code scanner and a knock detector plugin. I need to spend more time with it; it has a lot of options I haven't explored.

[BRZ NA]

Originally Posted by GeorgeJFrick

Without a tablet mounted properly or anything, it isn't that useful as an active gauge. I usually seat it in the phone holder with the oil temp at the top where I can see it; and I keep an eye on it when I'm first driving waiting for the oil temp to come up.

If I drive spirited; I'll check it to see if oil temp is getting high (hasn't yet so all good).

I really like it for being a < $20.00 solution to knowing oil temp. You really have to spend more on at least a dash mount for your phone to make it useful. I find it very accurate so far, and I like being able to review my trips. You can bring up a log of your trips and see them laid out on a map with your speeds at each point. It logs other stuff too, or you can turn all logging off.

It has a 0-60 timer, etc too. Also has the code scanner and a knock detector plugin. I need to spend more time with it; it has a lot of options I haven't explored.

cool,thx .for $20 i'll try it out.because all i need is an oil temp gauge to moniter and a timer for track use.does this app has a timer option if you know?