Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

autometer oil gauge question????

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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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ok the mechanical oil pressure gauge came with the nylon tube, but i was wondering should i get the copper one or stay with the nylon tub??
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 08:51 AM
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ive always used copper lines with my mechanical oil pressure gauge.
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Another option(one I prefer) is SS braided lines, get the mobility of the nylon line without the fear of tearing and spraying oil all over the place. Only Time I would use copper hardline would be if the gauge was external(mounted on hood or cowl).
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 09:04 AM
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ya id use stainless too.. but im a broke **** so copper is golden to me..haha
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