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Old 07-12-2013, 11:05 PM   #148 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dmhenderson View Post
I guess my question is: How much does a pressure gauge help over your standard check engine light? I mean, if it happens that fast - how likely am I to be glancing at the gauge the instant the failure happens?

I'd prefer to have the info, you'll have to decide for yourself. The light is set with a pretty low trigger so I'd say it's value is questionable.

There are some oil pressure gauges that will support an audible or visible warning below a certain pressure.
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