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Posted by: bandjoey May 24 2018, 10:35 AM

What is the proper gauge wire do I need to use when replacing the oil temp wire up to the dash? Thanks.

Posted by: jcd914 May 24 2018, 12:26 PM

Since it is just the variable resistance of the sender to ground, the wire carries very little current.
Stock Oil temp wiring id 0.5mm which is smaller than 20 gauge wire.

I would probably use 16 gauge wire because it is a little stronger and wil survive under the engine a little better.

Jim

Posted by: Perry Kiehl May 24 2018, 12:46 PM

I'll 2nd 16 - 20 gauge.

Posted by: bandjoey May 24 2018, 01:00 PM

Thx