Types of Universal Gauges for Vehicles

Universal gauges are essential for helping drivers keep track of the performance parameters of their vehicles. They will have access to real-time information as a result of these gauges and this allows them to make informed decisions on how the safety and efficiency of the vehicle can be achieved.

A fuel pressure gauge is used to measure the pressure of fuel in the fuel system

And there is a specific fuel pressure that has to be maintained so that it allows for optimal fuel efficiency and engine performance. When the pressure fluctuates, it affects these parameters. For example, if there is high pressure above the standard, it can cause damage to the fuel injectors. But then when the pressure level drops below the standard, you will experience less power from the engine and proper combustion will not be achieved.

The oil pressure gauge lets you know engine oil pressure and whether this is within the optimal range. Here as well, when there is an irregularity, there will be certain issues that arise as a result. There will not be sufficient lubrication if there is low oil pressure and this can cause damage to the engine. But then again, the oil passages can get blocked when there is high pressure. Engine repairs can be quite expensive and by monitoring the oil pressure through this gauge, the driver will be able to avoid certain repairs or know when to contact a mechanic early on.

It is important to prevent the engine from overheating

The temperature of the engine coolant is measured by the water temperature gauge. You may even experience complete engine failure if the temperature is outside the recommended range. Engine damage will definitely occur when the coolant temperature is not in the right range. But you will be given an early warning through this gauge so that you can take immediate action.

In certain high performance vehicles, engine power can be boosted using nitrous oxide. And this should come with a nitrous pressure gauge so that you understand the pressure of the nitrous bottle. This helps you control injection of nitrous oxide. There is a certain balance to be achieved between keeping the damage intact without damage and maintaining the right pressure to achieve the power required.

Another type of gauge you will find in supercharged vehicles is a boost/vacuum gauge

The forced induction system will create a vacuum and this pressure will be measured by this gauge. This allows you to track whether the engine is operating within a safe range. You can also prevent issues related to under-boosting and over-boosting. Wideband gauges are also called air/fuel ratio sensor controller gauges and you will need these to tune performance engines. You can tell the ratio of air to fuel inside the combustion chamber by reading this gauge and it tells you whether this is within the optimal range. You can ensure maximum engine power with this while maintaining efficiency. If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you will have a transmission temperature gauge which gives you a reading for the temperature of transmission fluid. Transmission failure can be caused when this fluid overheats.