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Old 02-16-2009 | 01:43 PM
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Liquid filled Guages Question

My car has been in storage for a while and i installed a liquid filled fuel pressure guage under the hood. I have heard from some people its not good to let them freeze. can cause probems or discolorization. Has anyone had this problem or ever hear of it. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Tom's GT
My car has been in storage for a while and i installed a liquid filled fuel pressure guage under the hood. I have heard from some people its not good to let them freeze. can cause probems or discolorization. Has anyone had this problem or ever hear of it. Thanks
I have used liquid filled gauges in the past and have let my car sit in an unheated garage. I had no discoloring or issues with the gauges. I did that for 2 seasons.

Most gauges are filled with silicone oils or glycerin. For extreme temps, silicone filled is key.
Old 02-16-2009 | 11:43 PM
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I was going to say ^^ most liquid filled gauges are filled with temp resistant oil....

that way they're not subject to temp changes from the engine... aside from the temp gauge... lol
Old 03-07-2009 | 06:31 PM
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I googled that question. The above threads are right. Freezing shouldn't be a problem.
Old 03-08-2009 | 10:42 AM
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I had them in my old mustang,... it was stored for 2 winters in Sudbury,...... never had any issues.
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Originally Posted by Tom's GT
My car has been in storage for a while and i installed a liquid filled fuel pressure guage under the hood. I have heard from some people its not good to let them freeze. can cause probems or discolorization. Has anyone had this problem or ever hear of it. Thanks
I have a brand new Oil pressure gauge, liquid filled Pro Comp silver series if ya want it cheap 2 5/8" in size
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