engine oil temp gauge

[OregonDMAX]

I am looking for an oil temp gauge, I have noticed nobody who I have looked at so far carries what I want.

Basically my choices are 100-250* or 140-300*... Is there one available that covers both of those ranges I would like to know what my temp is regardless at all times regardless.

I want a quality gauge I have looked at autometer, I really wanted a factory match gauge to keep tue stealth stock look but that isn't gonna happen it looks like as autometer doesn't offer a factory match oil temp gauge.

So I'm looking for some opinions and options on what others are using, thanks

 

[JoshH]

My oil temp gauge is 100-280. It's an AutoMeter Sport Comp II, and is the closest match I could find to the factory gauges at the time.

Nevermind, I just went back out there and looked. My gauge is 140-280. Sorry.

 

[OregonDMAX]

Actually a google search of that model doesn't look too bad. I hope i would never see 280 but I was kinda hoping to find one that went lower than 100. But if that's all that's out there.

 

[catman3126]

I run a ISSpro over in the small hole to the right of the heater controls. Electronic gauges Led light. very clean. But i just looked on the TST website and they don't carry that plastic mount anymore for there. that sucks.

 

[Chevy1925]

i have an ultralite 2 thats 140-300 1/4 sweep. i dont really see the reason to watch temps below 140. is there something you are concerned with?

 

[catman3126]

140-300 here also.

 

[moparkxracer]

140-280 here, my temp sits around 170. I have a large external oil cooler.

 

[JoshH]

FWIW, my temp runs between 180 and 220 most of the time depending on how cold it is outside. It gets a little hotter than that if I'm towing, but I try to keep it at or below 240.

 

[OregonDMAX]

I wanted a wider range because it gets cold enough where I live and even colder where I work so I would like to know what my temps are as it warms up but its not that big of a deal really.

 

[catman3126]

If your engine oil temp will always be over 160-170 and if its getting hotter then 275 thats not good 140-300 is perfect.

 

[catman3126]

Actually a google search of that model doesn't look too bad. I hope i would never see 280 but I was kinda hoping to find one that went lower than 100. But if that's all that's out there.

LOL who cares if its under a 100. it wont be for long.

 

[Big Block 88]

Where are u all putting the sending unit

 

[OregonDMAX]

LOL who cares if its under a 100. it wont be for long.

My truck is an lb7 it warms up very slow

 

[OregonDMAX]

Where are u all putting the sending unit

I got this pic from another thread on here. This is supposedly the best location.

 

[Big Block 88]

I got this pic from another thread on here. This is supposedly the best location.

Thanks man, i was curious and actually didnt even think of that boss.

 

[Chevy1925]

My truck is an lb7 it warms up very slow

Mine warms up pretty darn fast even when it's -6* out. Got a sticky t-stat?

I got this pic from another thread on here. This is supposedly the best location.

Yup! Same place I have mine

 

[moparkxracer]

mine is in the pan, below the OEM level sensor. you can kind of see it in this pic.

 

[baggedLB7]

If you don't mind not matching the cobalt is 0-340.

 

[catman3126]

I got this pic from another thread on here. This is supposedly the best location.

Be ready for a fight that plug is tight like you wouldn't believe

 

[catman3126]

If you don't mind not matching the cobalt is 0-340.

where did you get your mount? the place I got mine doesn't seem to have them anymore.