Longs story short, I'm installing some gauges in my truck.
I only have room in my dash for 1 1/2 inch gauges. I have not been able to find an oil temp gauge in that size, but there are plenty of coolant temp gauges in that size.
Can I use a coolant temp gauge to measure oil temp?
a coolant gauge covers a similar temp range. The fittings would fit well into my oil system. It would appear I can do it....but i was just wondering if anyone had any previous experience.
Second question...I've only seen mechanical coolant temp gauges up close, so I know what to expect with them....however, any available mechanical gauge(in the 1 1/2 variety) only has a 6ft line for the temp probe, which I don't think will cut it, as it would be be too much of a stretch in my case.
I'm assuming an electric gauge would have a similar temp probe....but terminates at an electric sender...not the gauge. Is that a correct assumption.
I've searched the site with out finding much on this topic. I've also emailed autometer about the question, but have not recieved a response yet.
I only have room in my dash for 1 1/2 inch gauges. I have not been able to find an oil temp gauge in that size, but there are plenty of coolant temp gauges in that size.
Can I use a coolant temp gauge to measure oil temp?
a coolant gauge covers a similar temp range. The fittings would fit well into my oil system. It would appear I can do it....but i was just wondering if anyone had any previous experience.
Second question...I've only seen mechanical coolant temp gauges up close, so I know what to expect with them....however, any available mechanical gauge(in the 1 1/2 variety) only has a 6ft line for the temp probe, which I don't think will cut it, as it would be be too much of a stretch in my case.
I'm assuming an electric gauge would have a similar temp probe....but terminates at an electric sender...not the gauge. Is that a correct assumption.
I've searched the site with out finding much on this topic. I've also emailed autometer about the question, but have not recieved a response yet.