Gauges, Oil Temperature or Oil Pressure Options

[ne14914]

I notice in the center consoles the gauges are oil temperature; clock; and voltage. I am going to add gauges and was wondering whats more important to monitor - oil temperature - or oil pressure? Since I can only add three - should I dump the clock and just use the one on the stereo and add the oil pressure? - but that clock looks so cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

Feedback and suggestions appreciated

Craig

[Anton]

Personal opinion: keep your "appearance group" options as is unless the engine is (heavily) modified and the vehicle is used for racing.

My personal order of preference: oil temperature > oil pressure > clock > voltage meter (the latter doesn't work correct anyway).

Oil pressure gauge should be easy to install, but you might lose the "idiot light" function. This depends on the type of new sender, i.e., with or without oil pressure contact. When you are willing to discard of the idiot light (what I personally would not do), you can use it's original cable for the connection between new sender - pressure gauge and you don't have to install a completely new wire (which can be quite a job).

The best guarantee for a proper functioning engine remains a revised engine with a new oil pump; then you shouldn't have to worry about oil pressure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)