Oil Temp Gauge
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Oil Temp Gauge
I've been looking for a good oil temp gauge, but they all seem to look like complete doo doo. Anyone have any suggestions? Black face is a necessity. Cheap wouldn't hurt either. Thanks.
Edit: I like the looks for this one, but doesn't seem to come in black.
Edit: I like the looks for this one, but doesn't seem to come in black.
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Autometer Sport-Comp full sweep Oil Temperature Gauge #3341
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTOM...spagenameZWD1V
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Autometer Sport Comp II full sweep Oil Temperature Gauge #3656
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTOM...spagenameZWDVW
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http://www.egauges.com/eg_typeI.asp?...f=Auto%20Meter
Since you mentioned cheap, the 270° sweep models generally run about $130 to $140, whereas the 90° sweep models are typically $40 to $50. Both include sender.
I personally use this one, and find it to be adequate:
(click the image)
Since you mentioned cheap, the 270° sweep models generally run about $130 to $140, whereas the 90° sweep models are typically $40 to $50. Both include sender.
I personally use this one, and find it to be adequate:
(click the image)
Last edited by Joe Perez; 06-29-2008 at 11:16 AM. Reason: Posted wrong image. Fixed.
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There seems to be some debate on the subject of location.
Some say that it ought to be in the oil pan. My first sender was- in the drain plug specifically. Folks point out that in a track situation, this will tend to be the "worst-case" oil temperature.
Presently, I've mounted it in a sandwich plate between the oil filter and the oil / water exchanger. This gives me the temperature after the cooler, which is handy as I can monitor whether the cooler is doing an effective job, whether it's over cooling, and in the morning, I can see the actual temperature of the engine oil after the warmer.
Some say that it ought to be in the oil pan. My first sender was- in the drain plug specifically. Folks point out that in a track situation, this will tend to be the "worst-case" oil temperature.
Presently, I've mounted it in a sandwich plate between the oil filter and the oil / water exchanger. This gives me the temperature after the cooler, which is handy as I can monitor whether the cooler is doing an effective job, whether it's over cooling, and in the morning, I can see the actual temperature of the engine oil after the warmer.
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I'm not sure how the oil is routed through the engine. Is there a diagram some place?
How accurate is off the oil feed w/ a T on a 1.6?
I don't like the idea of placing it on the drain plug since it would suck to do oil changes and damage to it seems inevitable.
How accurate is off the oil feed w/ a T on a 1.6?
I don't like the idea of placing it on the drain plug since it would suck to do oil changes and damage to it seems inevitable.
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Or forget that autometer crap and buy a 270 degree sweep ELECTRIC gauge for under $50.00
http://prosportgauges.com/52mm-elect...ure-gauge.aspx
If you wanna cry "oh, I can't see prosport gauges in the day cause of the sun..."
http://prosportgauges.com/Clear-oil-...e-gauge-1.aspx
http://prosportgauges.com/52mm-elect...ure-gauge.aspx
If you wanna cry "oh, I can't see prosport gauges in the day cause of the sun..."
http://prosportgauges.com/Clear-oil-...e-gauge-1.aspx
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As far as I know, GlowShift gauges and Prosport gauges are the same, I have a set of Glow Shifts that look identical to my friends Prosports, needle, face, everything. I am not really a fan, I personally can't wait to go back to Auto Meter gauges, but alot of people like them so just read up on them. Biggest problem for me is they are so bouncy that its hard to read, open down pipe + semi solid motor mounts + harsh springs = oh noes.. But like I said alot of people swear by them, and the 7 color is nice to match the dash. I set it to white during the day to see, and green at night so it doesn't look out of place.
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I wanted an all black (no silver trim ring), went with this one for cheap. It's also made in a 100-250F range. I drilled/c'bored/tapped my oil drain plug so that the sensor actually sticks into the oil pan about 1/4" past the end of the plug. PITA to do and it leaks a very small amount (no drips on my garage floor, but a little residue on bottom of oil pan). Oil changes are easy though, just remove the wire from the end of the sensor, and remove the plug as usual. Takes a while to show temp in the oil and I don't know how accurate it is; I'm usually at 220F all the time.
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