What Causes an Engine Oil Sensor Malfunction?
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The causes of engine oil sensor malfunction are: 1. Insufficient engine oil level. 2. Dirty or viscous engine oil. 3. Overly thin engine oil or excessively high engine temperature. 4. Oil pipe leakage. 5. Incorrect opening pressure setting of the bypass valve (either too high or too low). 6. Faulty oil pressure sensor, gauge, or circuit. 7. Weak, stuck, or damaged springs in the pressure relief valve, or damaged steel balls. Solutions for engine oil sensor malfunction: 1. Top up the engine oil. 2. Replace with higher-quality engine oil. 3. Inspect and repair the cooling system and oil pipes. 4. Replace the pressure relief valve. The engine oil sensor is a device that monitors the oil pressure in the vehicle's engine, and the data it collects helps ensure the engine operates normally.