What Causes Sensor Failure?

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Sensor failure can be caused by: 1. Insufficient engine oil storage; 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. Malfunction of the oil sensor, pressure gauge, or circuit; 7. Weak or stuck spring in the pressure relief valve, or damaged steel ball. Solutions for sensor failure include: 1. Adding more engine oil; 2. Replacing with higher-quality engine oil; 3. Inspecting and repairing the cooling system and oil pipes; 4. Replacing the pressure relief valve. The oil sensor is a device that monitors the oil pressure in a vehicle's engine, and the data it collects helps ensure the engine operates normally.