Thread: Which oil pressure gauge?

Which one is better to use in a turbo application, electrical oil pressure gauge or electrical? I have already been through one electrical gauge. The sending unit somehow shorted out. So that is why I am asking which is better?

It's all on what you prefer. I for one prefer a mechanical gauge over an electrical.

i choose mechanical over electric every time.

Well since you had issues with electrical one, you will probably have them again in the future. So just do a mechanical one.

mechanical is nice but can be messy if the oil line breaks. I stopped using auto meter because their sending units are junk. I now use prosport gauges and have had no issues. I think I have went through 3-4 sending units before I switched to prosport. I also use their electrical boost gauge. I know the subbie guys use them too.

VDO electrical here. It is a bit slower but still reads accurately enough and install was squeaky clean. Been working for almost 3 years now.

I am leaning toward mechanical right now but still not sure. I think the other one shorted out because the adapter broke and oil got all over it. That and whatever water it might pick up from when it rains.

If you go with electrical and with VDO 100psi gauge, I have a sending unit that is brand new that I could sell you

I purchased the previous one used so I am thinking I will give autometer one more chance. That and I don't feel like replacing all my gauges with something different since they all match right now.

Can you explain? That is one thing I am looking for, if one is better than another and why.