by jp928 » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:58 am
Okay about a topic for such gauges, fine idea. What about the things we see coming out of them? Eg, in my 2.5i OB, in only a couple of days, I am seeing peak ignition figure of +44degrees, and knock of -65 . To me that sounds like -19 or retarded 19degrees....does that sound reasonable, normal? Running BP Ultimate 98Ron. And the unit confirms my suspicion that the temp gauge is a con job - never moves off the same spot once fully warmed - unit shows movement from 88 to 96C depending on ambient and ac on/off. Gauge leaves the stop at around 55C. Mazda did this with oil pressure gauges on late Mx5s - if there was pressure and idiot light was off, point here, else zero.
jp