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Hobie cat sailor


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hi all GN. New to caravaning and towing.  I have a 2005 4.2 diesel with after market turbo and would like to fit a suitable audible temp alarm for engine coolant and oil pressure etc....can anyone assist which is the best combination of guages/alarm to be fitted...ta in advance



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For coolant, it is better to have an alarm for low coolant level, not temperature.
The probe it typically placed in the top radiator tank or the top radiator hose.
By the time the temperature is too high, it is too late.
www.redarcelectronics.com/au/low-coolant-alarm
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Peter

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