Date:         Tue, 6 Apr 2021 10:56:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Water boxer gages and temperatures
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Hi folks,

We have only been able to get out for two small trips in the updated van.  Heidi asked me all kinds of questions about the new gages. So here are some of my answers.  And your input is wanted.
Using degrees F

Oil Temp 
210 degrees and under is good 
Over 210 watch and if gets to 230 or so lets find a place to cool it off 

Oil pressure 
Over 10 PSI at idle is good  
If it drops a lot let me know 
Our current usual running pressures are 
20 PSI at idle and about 45 PSI running 
And 80 PSI at start up 
Transmission temp 
Under 210 degrees F is good 
If it starts to go up from that let me  know and we can stop for a cooling and check.

Coolant temp 
Up to 210 degrees is ok  even a bit higher 
But at 210 start watching and if it stays high lets look at a cool down period.

I am still learning about the other gages on the SCAN gage 
Currently speed is about 4 MPH higher than  the one on the dash.


So, please anyone double check my numbers and let me know what you think