Oil Pessure Gauge Rip Off ..Why ???
#77
Originally Posted by dsmdriver
The new 3-series BMW doesn't have a dipstick- it has an electonic oil gauge. So they're going that way.
I'd be happy if the dummy oil pressure gauge in the RX-8 were a real oil LEVEL gauge (like the fuel gauge). That would make the most sense. (Low oil pressure could be indicated by a light on the panel).
Last edited by saxon987; 02-24-2006 at 12:22 AM.
#78
[QUOTE=saxon987]In this day and time, I'm kind of surprised that ANY new car still has a dipstick...or that the oil can be over-filled.
Sorry - too old fashioned - no problem with the ECU monitoring oil level, etc but want a dipstick. Sensors fail and not always easily detected as having failed. Plus a dipstick lets you access the oil and assess its character,etc.
I'd be happy if the dummy oil pressure gauge in the RX-8 were a real oil LEVEL gauge (like the fuel gauge). That would make the most sense. (Low oil pressure could be indicated by a light on the panel).[/QUOTE
Agreed - although changing to a oil level gauge is not simply adding a gauge but a different oil level sensor, etc.
Sorry - too old fashioned - no problem with the ECU monitoring oil level, etc but want a dipstick. Sensors fail and not always easily detected as having failed. Plus a dipstick lets you access the oil and assess its character,etc.
I'd be happy if the dummy oil pressure gauge in the RX-8 were a real oil LEVEL gauge (like the fuel gauge). That would make the most sense. (Low oil pressure could be indicated by a light on the panel).[/QUOTE
Agreed - although changing to a oil level gauge is not simply adding a gauge but a different oil level sensor, etc.
#79
Holy Thread Ressurection!!! haha.
Quick question: is it possible to hook up RB's oil pressure gizmo to the stock guage? (I'm not a fan of putting in more gauages in my NA car)
Has anyone even done this install?
Quick question: is it possible to hook up RB's oil pressure gizmo to the stock guage? (I'm not a fan of putting in more gauages in my NA car)
Has anyone even done this install?
#85
Originally Posted by Romancer
Please..my oil pressure gauge reads full, YET my oil light is on and there is very little oil in my engine.
I don't trust the oil pressure gauge at all.
I don't trust the oil pressure gauge at all.
#88
Originally Posted by alcimedes
I thought you were kidding with your post.
Oil pressure doesn't equal oil level.
Your oil pressure was fine, but you were low on oil. Did you read your user manual?
Oil pressure doesn't equal oil level.
Your oil pressure was fine, but you were low on oil. Did you read your user manual?
Everything is fine, yea..I read my manual..I always fill up the car at the right time as well. Just now it is having some issue. I'm left to drive my dsm until the business week starts. Hopefully that doesn't break down in the days I am waiting for my rotary.
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