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FJ60 · 05-03-2013, 12:58 PM

How sensitive are the 4 gauges near the shifter? The oil pressure and oil temp gauges on my '05 Legacy continually moved based on driving conditions, whereas the gauges on my '00 F-150 were stuck at midlevel regardless of how hard or easy I pushed the engine (basically idiot lights with a needle). A video of how they move (or not) while revving your engine would be much appreciated!

a.morblu · 05-03-2013, 02:18 PM

Good question. I just installed these myself and wondered about how sensitive they were to changes in driving conditions.

SS_Los · 05-03-2013, 02:50 PM

Good question, I'd also like to know. I'm about to pull the trigger on this mod for a really good price.

TPAJETSKI · 05-03-2013, 02:50 PM

I remember in the fourth gens that up until 97 the gauges functioned as a regular gauge and were linear. Owners were freaking out because the temperature gauge would creep up in traffic. GM decided to change to an "idiot light" gauge that only moved when it reached a critical level. I know...this is of no help to you at all...sorry.

mikeyg36 · 05-03-2013, 03:07 PM

I know there's about a 2 second lag on the pressure gauge. I never bothered looking for movement on the temp.

GEEKFREEKSCOTTY · 05-03-2013, 03:09 PM

The 4-pack gauges are sensitive enough to work correctly. I haven't had any issues with them, or much of a lag.

I step on the gas, oil pressure rises as expected. Volts are accurate to what they should be, and verified with an OBD scanner.

I assume the other 2 work fine too.

RJT Impala · 05-03-2013, 03:10 PM

I see fluctuations of all; oil pressure from stoplight to highway speed increases from approx 35 to 70; trans temp will increase with driving up to about 200 or so; voltage holds fairly constant at approx 13.5, dropping slightly lower after first 10 minutes (after recharging battery from start); oil temp mimics trans oil, but slightly higher. All fluctuations are within the normal range of expected indications.

05-03-2013, 12:58 PM	#1
FJ60 Drives: '13 2SS RS 1LE ; '85 Landcruiser Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 75	Gauge Pack Sensitivity How sensitive are the 4 gauges near the shifter? The oil pressure and oil temp gauges on my '05 Legacy continually moved based on driving conditions, whereas the gauges on my '00 F-150 were stuck at midlevel regardless of how hard or easy I pushed the engine (basically idiot lights with a needle). A video of how they move (or not) while revving your engine would be much appreciated!

05-03-2013, 02:18 PM	#2
a.morblu Drives: 2011 Sinister SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Circle City Posts: 489 View My Garage	Good question. I just installed these myself and wondered about how sensitive they were to changes in driving conditions. __________________

05-03-2013, 03:09 PM	#6
GEEKFREEKSCOTTY Autoboticus Roboticus Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,298 View My Garage	The 4-pack gauges are sensitive enough to work correctly. I haven't had any issues with them, or much of a lag. I step on the gas, oil pressure rises as expected. Volts are accurate to what they should be, and verified with an OBD scanner. I assume the other 2 work fine too. __________________

05-03-2013, 02:50 PM	#3
SS_Los Drives: 2011 CGM 1SS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 446	Good question, I'd also like to know. I'm about to pull the trigger on this mod for a really good price.

05-03-2013, 02:50 PM	#4
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	I remember in the fourth gens that up until 97 the gauges functioned as a regular gauge and were linear. Owners were freaking out because the temperature gauge would creep up in traffic. GM decided to change to an "idiot light" gauge that only moved when it reached a critical level. I know...this is of no help to you at all...sorry.

05-03-2013, 03:07 PM	#5
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	I know there's about a 2 second lag on the pressure gauge. I never bothered looking for movement on the temp.

05-03-2013, 03:10 PM	#7
RJT Impala Stovebolt BluFlame 6 Drives: '12 2LT/RS, IBM; '20 Traverse Prem Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wherever! Posts: 893 View My Garage	I see fluctuations of all; oil pressure from stoplight to highway speed increases from approx 35 to 70; trans temp will increase with driving up to about 200 or so; voltage holds fairly constant at approx 13.5, dropping slightly lower after first 10 minutes (after recharging battery from start); oil temp mimics trans oil, but slightly higher. All fluctuations are within the normal range of expected indications.