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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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3 Most Vital Gauges?

I installed an AutoMeter triple gauge pillar in my car and currently have 2 out of 3 of the holders occupied. The top is a trans temp gauge, the second is a coolant temp gauge, and I'm still contemplating on the third.

What do you guys think the third one should read? I'm thinking either oil pressure or oil temp.

I know that there are more mounting solutions for more gauge later down the road but I'm concerned about the 3 most important gauges being inches from my head. What do you guys think the third gauge should be?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 02:43 AM
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Re: 3 Most Vital Gauges?

i would say oil temp.. we already have oil pressure on dash
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 05:50 AM
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Re: 3 Most Vital Gauges?

Who here can seriously say that they trust their stock oil pressure gauge....anybody?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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Re: 3 Most Vital Gauges?

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Who here can seriously say that they trust their stock oil pressure gauge....anybody?
I can't. It's good for a quick reading but nothing too detailed. Not to mention the hugest obstacle. The steering wheel completely blocks it while driving.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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Re: 3 Most Vital Gauges?

water temp-oil pressure-volts. trans temp would be next.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Re: 3 Most Vital Gauges?

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Who here can seriously say that they trust their stock oil pressure gauge....anybody?
I can . I worked at a shop and on the way to work one morning my oilpressure went to zero and I was close to work so I pulled in , clocked in then checked my pressure with a tester and my car with over 100k on it was still in spec on pressure so I replaced the sender and my pressure was within 5psi of the tester . I would say that is very close wouldn't you ?
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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Re: 3 Most Vital Gauges?

Originally Posted by DBLTKE
Who here can seriously say that they trust their stock oil pressure gauge....anybody?
Sorry, but off topic-

Where did you get your rims, and who made them? I have those same ones, and have no idea what company produced them?



And ide say oil pressure for sure, cant be too cautious.
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