My new Rx7 R1

VRx8 · Postby **VRx8** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:14

Oil level sensor. Mine is torn too, i just check the oil constantly.

chickenwafer · Postby **chickenwafer** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:14

Tube that runs into the oil pan? The only thing that should be in the oil pan (other than oil, duh) should be the pickup tube with screen, dipstick, and low level sensor. The oil returns for the turbos are on the passenger side of the block and connect to the iron and front cover.

it's really hard to see in the picture what you're talking about.

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:14

i know sorry about the pic, vrx8 are you sure? that would make sence it seemed like it wasnt vital at all

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:14

What they have circled in that pic is in fact the coolant drain plug. If you're talking about that thing that looks like a tube and runs to the pan, it's actually the wire for the oil level sensor.

VRx8 · Postby **VRx8** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:14

Thats the oil level sensor

chickenwafer · Postby **chickenwafer** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:14

If the oil level sensor is disconnected you should have a red light on your factory oil pressure gauge indicating a low level. Either that or the previous owner grounded the wire to prevent the light from coming on.

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:14

Or they removed the bulb like I did lol.

iani1.1 · Postby **iani1.1** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:14

VRx8 wrote:

Thats the oil level sensor

out of all the engine pictures you choose this one LOL

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:14

I didn't even notice the drawing on the guy until now LOL.

Wait, that wasn't on the original one he posted. That was only on Eduardo's pic. I guess Eduardo is practicing his MS Paint skills lol.

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:14

hahaha i just found the first good pic of it lol, but thanks for all your help guys! one more thing i actually came down for the weekend and just started it up and the pfc said it was reading 51 counts of knock on idle?

chickenwafer · Postby **chickenwafer** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:14

The OEM knock sensor can be hit or miss in my opinion, I usually dont trust them much. That being said, that is rather high, you might want to make sure it's screwed in tightly into the front housing and looks intact. Other than knock, the sensor can also indicate a bad motor mount or other engine vibrations.

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:14

where is the knock sensor located? should i be concernded?

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:14

also im changing my oil anc flushing coolant tomorrow, the previous owner and nick were running mobil 1 10w30 should i run the same or do you reccomend something diffrent

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:14

The knock sensor is usually screwed into the front housing on the drivers side, it's right above the top spark plug. Inspect it to make sure it still has all the black goopy stuff in the back of it where the wire comes out. That stuff deadens it a bit so its not as sensitive. Also make sure it's torqued in to the correct amount, but I forget what that is right now lol. That being said, I did that and it didn't help me at all, and it was a brand new sensor lol. It may help you though. The stock sensor is known to be way too sensitive and pretty much useless. Still makes tuning kinda difficult sometimes though.

As far as oil, I usually use a synthetic blend 10w30 and while there are endless debates about what's best, I think you'd be alright with a number of different weights and brands. That should work fine for you.

4g63<13b · Postby **4g63<13b** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:14

Cool thanks il give the sensor a check, would you reccomend changing it with an aftermarket one? and sweet thanks again man

speedjunkie wrote:The knock sensor is usually screwed into the front housing on the drivers side, it's right above the top spark plug. Inspect it to make sure it still has all the black goopy stuff in the back of it where the wire comes out. That stuff deadens it a bit so its not as sensitive. Also make sure it's torqued in to the correct amount, but I forget what that is right now lol. That being said, I did that and it didn't help me at all, and it was a brand new sensor lol. It may help you though. The stock sensor is known to be way too sensitive and pretty much useless. Still makes tuning kinda difficult sometimes though.

As far as oil, I usually use a synthetic blend 10w30 and while there are endless debates about what's best, I think you'd be alright with a number of different weights and brands. That should work fine for you.

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