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Oil pressure vs oil temp gauges?

wolvo23

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Hi just wondering which is more important to gauge? Oil temp or oil pressure?
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Pressure is the most important. Without it, you go bang lol.

Temp is just as important though. Too high a temp and you can have pressure/lubricating problems. You can lose the "Oil Film" effect, viscosity will change.
 

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I have to choose one so I might go the pressure one, thanks for the help.
 

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vote pressure as well.
 
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