Simple question about gauges
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Simple question about gauges
I have a simple question about gauges. I understand the transmission fluid temperature gauge and how it's used. If the fluid gets too hot, pull over or slow down and let it cool. I also understand the pyro gauge. If the egt's are too high, then pull over or slow down and get them under control. The pyro can tell you how long to idle after a freeway run.
OK, now for my real question "why the boost gauge?". Do I do anything differently based on the boost level?
OK, now for my real question "why the boost gauge?". Do I do anything differently based on the boost level?
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In addition you can also use the boost gauge to assist you in getting better fuel consumption ie if the boost is higher you will generally be delivering more fuel to the engine, kind of goes hand in hand with the egt but the boost will respond better quicker, the lower you keep the boost in general cruising on the freeway the better MPG you will get. And install is a breeze if you have the basic mech skills
In addition you can also use the boost gauge to assist you in getting better fuel consumption ie if the boost is higher you will generally be delivering more fuel to the engine, kind of goes hand in hand with the egt but the boost will respond better quicker, the lower you keep the boost in general cruising on the freeway the better MPG you will get. And install is a breeze if you have the basic mech skills
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Thanks for all the comments. It sounds like I could skip the boost gauge and be happy. Since my Ford comes with a tranny gauge, the pyro is probably the most important for me.
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Originally posted by ssls6
Thanks for all the comments. It sounds like I could skip the boost gauge and be happy. Since my Ford comes with a tranny gauge, the pyro is probably the most important for me.
Thanks for all the comments. It sounds like I could skip the boost gauge and be happy. Since my Ford comes with a tranny gauge, the pyro is probably the most important for me.
You will learn to use the boost gauge and in a week you will not know how you....didn’t get along with out it.……IMO
Last edited by IB Tim; Jan 5, 2004 at 05:23 PM.
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