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Which Gauges to Add?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MakoTacoma, Mar 20, 2012.

  1. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:41 PM
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    MakoTacoma

    MakoTacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What do you guys think - I'm buying a Lotek gauge pod (link below) which holds 2 gauges. I'm definitely adding a Trans Temp gauge. Now I'm debating which would be more critical/useful: an Oil gauge or Volt gauge.

    Your educated thoughts? Thanks in advance. :cool:

    http://www.gaugepods.com/toyota_t.html
     
  2. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:43 PM
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    Aw9d

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    If you tow, oil temp would be smart.

    if your into big stereo, I'd go volt's.
     
  3. Mar 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM
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    IndianTaco

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    i tow alot and got a big ssound system i went with a trans and a volt. and i havent yet installed my engine oil temp
     
  4. Mar 20, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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    jw1983

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    Ultra Scan Gauge EM would be a good choice too.
     
  5. Mar 20, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    badger

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    The first gauge should be a Scanguage. That will cover most of the important items. Trans temp is a good choice if the Scangauge doesn't support it. I also like outside air temp.
     
  6. Mar 20, 2012 at 8:59 PM
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    oledragoon

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    I have Oil Press, Oil Temp, Trans Temp, and Volt. All important stuff, and I too don't like warning lights
     
  7. Mar 21, 2012 at 7:46 AM
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    Air pressure gauge! Top is for the OBA and the bottom is a digital readout for the right and left rear air bags...:cool:

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  8. Aug 4, 2012 at 8:13 PM
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    MJonaGS32

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    OP - what gauges did you end up with?
     
  9. Aug 4, 2012 at 8:14 PM
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