FWIW, I have a pressure gauge but not a temperature gauge. I have heard arguments that it is more important to know the oil temperature than the oil pressure, but wasn't convinced. My former mechanic recommended a pressure gauge, but to be sure to maintain the dual warning system in good working order. BTW, for anyone in Oklahoma, that former mechanic is Darrel Cook, of Darrel's Hobby Shop in Norman Oklahoma. Find him on the Road Haus shop listings. Super VW (and especially Vanagon) mechanic. mcneely ---- Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > hi, > > if you have to chose between an oil temp gauge or an oil pressure gauge for > your vanagon WBX... > > #1. oil temp gauge: if the oil temp is too high, you would assume the oil > pressure will drop, the red idiot light is there and the buzzer will warn > you in case it's too low.. > > #2. oil pressure gauge: if the oil pressure is too low, you would assume > the oil is too hot or you have a major leak or some internal parts is > worn... but the red idiot light and the buzzer are there doing a double > duty... > > sooo.. which one would you like to have? #1 or #2 > > of course having both is nice but this is for an argument sake question I > have with someone... > > many thanks, > > dan -- David McNeely |
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