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Subject:Re: DIY $20 digital oil temp gauge
From:Barry E. Muller
Date:Sun, 17 Nov 2002 07:03:49 -0500

Excellent - never know what goodies you can find at "Bloodbath and Beyond".

bem

Edward Maglott wrote:

> Saw this at the Bed bath and beyond today:
>
> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=11720307&RN=210
>
> I didn't get a chance to look really closely at it in the store.  It did
> say that it should not be used above 400 degrees F.  It may have been
> talking more about the wire going to the sensor than the sensor itself.  It
> also had some sort of alarm feature.  You could mount the sensor down into
> the oil, maybe through the filler area?    You would just need to extend
> the wire to the front of your van.  You could set the alarm to let you know
> when your engine was completely cooked!
>
> Edward