Type I
plus shipping and handling
Measures roughly 9" end to end. Designed to fit the upright engine typically found in early Beetles and Buses. Comes with everything you need to install in minutes. No tools required.
Type IV
plus shipping and handling
Measures roughly 14" end to end. Designed to fit standard air-cooled buses with the rigid dipstick. Comes with everything you need to install in minutes. No tools required.
Learn more about Type 4 Sensors
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We have two versions of our Hot Oil Sensor. The Type 1 style that you will find throughout our website and the Type 4 version discussed on this page. Please be sure that you have a Type 4 engine before you place your order. Pre-1972, Type 2 buses, generally have a Type 1, upright engine. 1972 and later buses came with the Type 4 engines. The Type 4 dipstick is also longer than the Type 1 at about 14", compared to the Type 1 at about 9".
What you receive is a full set of instructions, the connecting wire and a butterfly push-on connector so your dash warning light will continue to function as a low pressure warning device as well as a Hot Oil Warning device with the addition of the Hot Oil Sensor.
Note that the Type 4 Sensors are a little more expensive due to the additional materials required. Watch the video on our Installation Page to see how the Sensor works in a typical air cooled VW engine.
Keep in mind that all your Sensor will arrive pre-calibrated to illuminate your dash light at 235 degrees (+/- 5 degrees). They are all adjustable and can be set to register at your desired temperature as well. See our Calibration information to learn how to adjust yours.
We offer a flat shipping rate both domestically and internationally. Be sure to choose your correct location to avoid delays. And finally, we do guarantee your satisfaction completely. If you are not 100% satisfied when your Sensor arrives simply return it and we will refund the purchase price.
