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bleunetizen · 01-15-2014, 04:29 AM

Hi guys,

I am thinking of getting a 370z to replace my beloved 350z that I have sold recently.

I noticed that 370z's have stock oil temp gauge in the triple gauge, and I see some posts here about installing an aftermarket oil temp gauge. Are they installing aftermarket oil temp gauge because the stock one is not up to scratch or just for the sake of coolness?

Also about the water temp 'line' gauge in the dash, does it represent accurate reading over wide range or is it better off getting an aftermarket water temp gauge? Normally on stock gauges the needle pretty much stays solid until the car actually overheats, is this still the same with the water temp 'line' gauge in the 370z or is it something you can trust? ie, 5 dots for 100c 6 dots for 101c etc.

It took me some time to have sufficient cooling in my old 350z, and I do track my car a lot. Apparently 370z isn't any better with cooling, so I am definitely going to put on a large oil cooler as soon as I get the car but just wondering whether I should get oil temp gauge as well or just rely on stock gauge.

It would be nice if stock gauges can be trusted as I do not really like adding unnecessary gadget to a car..

any input is greatly appreciated!

01-15-2014, 04:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
bleunetizen Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 138 Drives: BMW M6, 530i, 370z Rep Power: 11	stock water and oil temp gauges Hi guys, I am thinking of getting a 370z to replace my beloved 350z that I have sold recently. I noticed that 370z's have stock oil temp gauge in the triple gauge, and I see some posts here about installing an aftermarket oil temp gauge. Are they installing aftermarket oil temp gauge because the stock one is not up to scratch or just for the sake of coolness? Also about the water temp 'line' gauge in the dash, does it represent accurate reading over wide range or is it better off getting an aftermarket water temp gauge? Normally on stock gauges the needle pretty much stays solid until the car actually overheats, is this still the same with the water temp 'line' gauge in the 370z or is it something you can trust? ie, 5 dots for 100c 6 dots for 101c etc. It took me some time to have sufficient cooling in my old 350z, and I do track my car a lot. Apparently 370z isn't any better with cooling, so I am definitely going to put on a large oil cooler as soon as I get the car but just wondering whether I should get oil temp gauge as well or just rely on stock gauge. It would be nice if stock gauges can be trusted as I do not really like adding unnecessary gadget to a car.. any input is greatly appreciated!