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Posted by: 914itis Jul 7 2015, 08:37 PM

Can someone recommend an oil temperature dipstick that would work on a six with stock oil tank?

Thanks,

Posted by: GeorgeRud Jul 7 2015, 08:46 PM

Why not use the temp sender on the engine?

Posted by: 914itis Jul 7 2015, 08:56 PM

I am not sure how accurate my gauge is. Any suggestions?

Posted by: stugray Jul 7 2015, 10:41 PM

Just the other day I wanted to check the accuracy of my temp sender.

I poked a thermocouple down the dipstick tube and plugged it into my craftsman digital multi-meter ($30 @ sears).
The VDO seemed to be right on temp.

Posted by: 914itis Jul 9 2015, 08:19 PM

Thanks ,
I picked up the multimeter and happy to report that my gauge is not accurate . I went for a long drive and the car ran at a maximum of 180 degrees F . I was afraid that it was running hot . I made note of the markings and will label the gauge .

Thanks for the tip .