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> Questioning oil temp gauge functionality, It moves, but not a lot
BigDBass
post Jul 2 2006, 03:27 PM
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My oil temp gauge seems to max out near the line drawn in the pic (maybe even a little below it), even after I've been running it for awhile, such as 45minutes at 70mph in 4th/5th on the expressway or an hour long fun run at 30 to 65mph in all gears. Or could it be staying that cool?
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post Jul 2 2006, 04:23 PM
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console oil temp gauge is generally viewed as a ballpark temp, not super accurate. if you wanted to really know, there is a company, imagine auto i think or something close to that, that sells a thermometer dipstick. you could calibrate your console gauge with the dipstick for better piece of mind.

yes, the console voltmeter does deflect with turn signal flashing.
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console oil temp gauge is generally viewed as a ballpark temp, not super accurate. if you wanted to really know, there is a company, imagine auto i think or something close to that, that sells a thermometer dipstick. you could calibrate your console gauge with the dipstick for better piece of mind.

yes, the console voltmeter does deflect with turn signal flashing.


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BigDBass   Questioning oil temp gauge functionality   Jul 2 2006, 03:27 PM
BigDBass   While I'm at it: Is it normal that my voltmet...   Jul 2 2006, 03:36 PM
type47   console oil temp gauge is generally viewed as a ba...   Jul 2 2006, 04:23 PM
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