TimC
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posted on 19/7/06 at 03:40 PM |
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Water Temp or Oil Temp Gauge
Greetings.
Have purchased my 5JJ R1 and am busy planning the build (waiting to move to really start.)
My engine has come with a oil temp sender already in place. My question is, do I need a water temp gauge as well as/instead of an oil temp gauge?
Comments as to why also useful and appreciated.
Ta
TC
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DIY Si
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posted on 19/7/06 at 03:52 PM |
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Water temp is the one you want most, but since you already have the oil gauge, get both.
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Danozeman
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posted on 19/7/06 at 03:52 PM |
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Id go for both or at least the water temp gauge.
Dan
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muzchap
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posted on 19/7/06 at 03:58 PM |
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I have both and they are invaluable.
People often assume their car is warm, when the water temp gauge is - but I've noticed a big difference between water temp and oil temp!!!
Similarly the oil temp can be hotter and the water backing off again - so I'd def have both, then you have more information on what's
going on.
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David Jenkins
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posted on 19/7/06 at 04:06 PM |
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I'm usually too busy to look at the gauges while driving! I only use them when there's a risk of problems (sitting in traffic) or a
warning light has come on.
I'd certainly fit the water temp gauge, with the oil temp as a less-important bonus.
David
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