Additional Gauges

[Patchy]

I'm looking at getting three additional gauges for my 2005 Leon FR.

When looking at the gauges i noticed you can get Electrical or Mechanical.

Basiclt i don't have a clue what to go for and was wondering if anybody can help me out here.

Can i choose either and if so what one is best or is it a case of my car needs electrical or mechanical?

???

 

[Jamesemt]

I think it only matters with gauges involving oil. The way I understood it a mechanical oil temp gauge will read the oil temperature in the gauge itself...imagine if you got a leak.

Go for electric if possible iirc

 

[RobDon]

Mechanical involves running pipes through the bulkhead to the gauges carrying oil, water, vacuum, etc.., electrical is just wires, better with electrical - mech. is stoneage stuff!

 

[dj_hektik]

A mechanical boost gauge is OK, but Oil?!

I ordered a set from 42draftdesigns - oil temp and pressure.

They come with "senders" so they are electrical gauges that take the reading from the sender.