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What are the oil pressure gauge and temperature gauges in a car for?

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Old 03-15-2012, 11:50 AM
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Hello everybody,

I understand what the oil pressure gauge is measuring just not sure what importance oil pressure has. And what does the temperature gauges measure? There's a digital read out for the temperature in and outside the car, but there's another one.

Can anyone have an idea for pressure gauge please help me ?

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Old 03-15-2012, 12:16 PM
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Hm, I see you are new here.

For starters this section is for people to show off their cars. Your thread would be better suited in a tech section. I'm sure a mod will move it.

As for your question, the pressure gauge is your oil pressure. You do not want your oil pressure to fall too low, which can be caused by low oil or a loose seal. The temperature gauge could be your oil temperature, your coolant temperature, or the out side air temperature.
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