Auto Meter 2242 Short Sweep Electric Oil Pressure Sender: Optimal Performance Guaranteed Review

A few years ago I lost track of how much I had been through. Good ones last up to a year and a half. Every time I buy a new one, I have to return at least the first purchase. The quality control on these transmitters is as bad as any product I've had. I like the sensors but I'm tired of changing oil pressure sensors. The last pair broke right after the warranty expired. I had no problems with the Auto Meter's water temperature transmitter. Application - 1994 Cummins 12 valve diesel. I've tried…

Unfortunately, the device failed within 48 hours of installation. Today I'm buying a replacement sensor, I hope the new device will work as intended. 10/14/2016 - Update - After replacing the defective block, I found that the micro hole in the block was plugged with a piece of teflon tape. I used teflon tape to seal the threads. I have to admit that this is user error - my user error. I am revising my rating to 5 - very satisfied. I keep the replaced sender as a backup. 10/16/2016 - Update…

This is the fourth one I've bought because the others broke. When I got my car it was defective. I bought one (#2). The second lasted several months. Since I was limited in time, I just bought another one after it broke after a few weeks (#3). At this point I wanted something different because it's going to be silly, but I put it aside again and didn't have time to play around with it, so I got something else (#4). That of course failed DURING my race. Yes, being an idiot and again…