cheap oil temp gauge/sender/plate?, I'm cheap...anyone doing something creative? |
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cheap oil temp gauge/sender/plate?, I'm cheap...anyone doing something creative? |
pete914 |
Mar 21 2008, 08:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 21-August 07 From: east coast Member No.: 8,025 |
So I want to start monitoring my oil temps but my car needs the plate ($$$$$), gauge and sender however, I was quoted at $200 for the kit.
Any way around this? Could I just monitor head temp? I think my engine is running too hot but I have no way to tell. Cheapo suggestions appreciated thanks- |
toon1 |
Mar 21 2008, 09:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,849 Joined: 29-October 05 From: tracy,ca Member No.: 5,022 |
So I want to start monitoring my oil temps but my car needs the plate ($$$$$), gauge and sender however, I was quoted at $200 for the kit. Any way around this? Could I just monitor head temp? I think my engine is running too hot but I have no way to tell. Cheapo suggestions appreciated thanks- If you are only able to afford 1 gauge , get a CHT gauge. The CHT is more indicative of how the engine is functioning. oil temp is good( all good gauges are good to have) BUT is limited to what it is telling you. Your head temps may be way up and only see a small variance in oil temp. If you add another gauge later, add an O.P. gauge along with your CHT gauge. Then, if you are going to monitor another temp. of the engine, add a coolant gauge! I'm Kidding! too much coffe this am (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Keith |
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