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Old 02-20-2013, 11:32 AM
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I need to replace my tranny and with the new one I would like to get a tranny temp gauge to help keep tabs on it. I am looking to get a 3 gauge pod and wanted to know your thoughts on the most helpful gauges to have. I want the tranny temp gauge, a air psi gauge for airbags I plan to put in the rear. Other than that I am looking for another gauge to put in the last pod. I can find a 3 gauge pod for $30 less than the 2 gauge pod so I would like the other gauge. I am thinking about an air/fuel mixture gauge, maybe a fuel pressure gauge, exhaust temp gauge, or trans pressure gauge. What do you guys think would be the most useful to fill the last pod??
 
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Old 02-20-2013, 11:49 AM
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oil psi gauge
 
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+1 on the oil psi gauge
 
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Vacuum gauge...helps you obtain the best mileage ; )
 
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Oil pressure gauge. Is the one from the factory not good enough?

I did think about a vacuum gauge too.
 
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The factory oil psi gauge is iffy at best, so a mech oil psi gauge is the better choice.
 
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Another vote for oil pressure
 
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I guess I didn't realize that the factory ones were that unreliable. Thanks for letting me know!
 
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Vacuum for mileage
 
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I run vacuum, tranny temp, and a/f.
 


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