Hi all
I'm thinking of adding a oil temp sensor to my newly acquired 1600 (fresh build from Calooker) motor
Is it worth it, or am I wasting time and money?
Thanks
Oil temp sensor and gauge
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Oil temp sensor and gauge
No sense being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway.
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I hate guages, they make me worry too much.
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Re: Oil temp sensor and gauge
Thats true. But sometimes it is needed.calooker wrote:I hate guages, they make me worry too much.
I wouldnt bother with the temp sensor on a 1600 if you dont go racing. Check the temp of the dipstick occasionally until you are happy it is OK.
If you burn yourself, oil is too hot (can happen when the engine is running in). If you can hold the dipstick for a second or more, then temp if OK.
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Re: Oil temp sensor and gauge
When I have had work done on a VW motor, I used a long glass thermometer, into the dip stick hole for the 1st week, to see the temp of the engine.
When happy, its running right, I replace it back with the dip stick.
Now I have a temp. logger with two sensors, so now I am really Posh. (had to get one for my work)
But whats good for the cats a$h, is also good for the VW motor....
Herman
When happy, its running right, I replace it back with the dip stick.
Now I have a temp. logger with two sensors, so now I am really Posh. (had to get one for my work)
But whats good for the cats a$h, is also good for the VW motor....
Herman
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Re: Oil temp sensor and gauge
Herman!! What are you doing to your cat?? Should I call the SPCA on you??