As we all know, oil is the lifeblood of the VW Type 1 engines in our Beetles and related vehicles.
Keeping the oil at the right temperature is essential. By simply replacing your original dipstick with this oil temperature sensor and reconnecting it to the original oil pressure switch using the kit supplied with instructions and double plug, you'll now be able to monitor your engine's oil temperature without the need for an additional dipstick on the dashboard, with all the associated wiring hassles (extra wires to run, dipstick installation, etc.).
Your oil warning light will now perform two functions: it will continue to function as an oil pressure warning light as before, but it will also become an oil temperature warning light!
Under normal conditions, your light will remain off.
- If the light starts flashing, your engine temperature is getting too high (around 108°C), and it's time to take your foot off the accelerator to lower engine speed or take a break.
- If the light comes on continuously, your engine's temperature is definitely too high (around 115°C) and you need to stop the engine to cool it down.
No more worries in hot weather or traffic jams!
For VW Cox, Karmann-Ghia, type 3 (Notchback, Fastback, Variant), Kübel 181, Combi Split, Bay Window and Transporter T25/T3 with type 1 engine
6- or 12-volt operation
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