52mm Oil Temperature Gauge 40-140°C | Red Needle Digital Display with 1/8 NPT Sensor

Key Features

• Red Illuminated Needle — The digital display gives clear readings in bright sunlight and at night.
• White LED Backlight — The white LED backlight keeps the gauge readable in low-light conditions.
• 1/8 NPT Sensor Thread — The sensor uses a 1/8 NPT thread, a common size for many engine blocks and adapters.
• Lightweight ABS Housing — The ABS housing is lightweight and adds minimal weight to the dashboard setup.

Product Specifications

• Material: ABS
• Dimensions: 52 mm (2.05 in)
• Weight: 113 g / 4.0 oz
• Temperature range: 40 to 140 degrees Celsius
• Color: Illuminated red needle with white backlight
• Power: DC (10-15V) 12V
• Current: IGN MAX 0.3A ILM 0.3A
• Sensor Thread: 1/8 NPT (10mm)

What It Is / How It Works

This 52mm oil temperature gauge is a dashboard gauge for monitoring engine oil temperature. It has a digital display with a red illuminated needle, a white LED backlight, and a 1/8 NPT temperature sensor for connection to the engine.

Who It's For / Use Cases

Oil temperature gauges like this suit car enthusiasts who want an engine oil readout on the dashboard. They also fit DIY mechanics who install aftermarket gauges in project cars or daily drivers, and truck owners who want to watch engine temperature during heavy use.

How to Use / Care

1. Use the gauge in project cars or daily drivers where aftermarket gauges are installed.
2. Mount the 52mm gauge in an empty slot on the dash, or in a gauge pod or panel of the same diameter.
3. Connect the 1/8 NPT sensor to the engine block, where this thread size is common for many engine blocks and adapters.
4. Read the red needle at night, when the white backlight lights the display.

How to Choose

Start with the opening. This gauge is 52mm (2 inches) in diameter, a standard size for gauge pods, panels and dash mounts, so check that your opening matches before you buy.

Check the sensor thread against your engine's port. This sensor uses a 1/8 NPT thread. Confirm the reading range suits your engine, since this gauge reads from 40 to 140 degrees Celsius.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size gauge is this?
It is 52mm (2 inches) in diameter, a standard size for most gauge pods and dash mounts.

Does it come with a sensor?
Yes, the package includes one temperature sensor with a 1/8 NPT thread.

What voltage does this gauge need?
It runs on 12V DC, which is typical for most cars and trucks.

Is the backlight bright enough for night driving?
Yes, the white LED backlight and red illuminated needle are designed to be clear and bright at night.

What thread does the sensor use?
The sensor uses a 1/8 NPT thread, a common size for many engine blocks and adapters.