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Engine Oil Temperature Sensor (5.7L VIN 8)

Disconnect engine oil temperature sensor connector. Using an ohmmeter, measure resistance between sensor terminals. Resistance should be as specified. See ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE table. Also see CODE 52 and CODE 62 in 3.1L, 5.0L & 5.7L TROUBLE CODE CHARTS.

ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE

°F (°C) Resistance (Ohms)
210 (100) 185
160 (70) 450
100 (38) 1800
70 (20) 3400
40 (4) 7500
20 (-7) 13,500
0 (-18) 25,000
-40 (-40) 100,700