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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Hi, Can anyone tell me what the oil temperature shoud read on a 1992 vet, I don't think mine is working because it barely gets off the zero setting. Should it give you a code if it is not working?
 
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Usually stays pretty close to the coolant temps; maybe a few degrees warmer... except summer stop 'n' go - maybe 10' - 15' warmer.
 
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:00 AM
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Are you talking the digital read out or the analog gauge?
 
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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The analog gauge barelymoves fromits starting point, butI have checked for codes, maybe a bad sensor but don't have any codes.
 
Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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The analog gauge barelymoves fromits starting point, butI have checked for codes, maybe a bad sensor but don't have any codes.
I wouldn't be overly concerned. Mine on my 92 doesn't move much at all either. That digital gauge is a lot more accurate anyway.
 
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