Oil PSI guage?????

[yanyan]

Does anyone know how to install an Oil Pressure gauge??? i have the AUTOMETER mechanical gauge, but i have no freakin idea where i would hook this up to... i called a local performance shop, they said take it to them and have them do it... i dont want to pay 175 bux for them to install a gauge.... i heard i have to hook it up to an oil sensor or something like that, but i'm not sure, i have no knowledge of turbo cars... since this is my first one, any reply's would be great.

[Leadfoot]

OK...since i genuinely cannot stand those that say "search", and since I'm bored by 99% of the topics, here's some help:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56116&highlight=oil+pressure+gauge

The location at which you "tap" into for your pressure reading is the same regardless of whether your using a mechanical or elecrical gauge....the difference is the electrical has the sending unit in the engine bay, the mechanical has the unit in the gauge & you have to run a line to the interior of your car. IF this is the case (mechanical) get a stainless steel braided line w/ the fittings already on...this should eliminate any potential oil leaks inside the cabin of your car.

[Brian MP5T]

It's rather simple. Do it yourself but make sure none of the fittings leak... There you have saved $175.00

[pdhaudio83]

stainless steel line OR copper line will work fine :)