Just wondering how accurate the standard temp gauge is.. the on the dash board.. my cars a b16a running a d15b radiator(half size) and it can idle for ages without the temp going up with no fan.. infact ive never seen it get above operational temp.. its running a t25 turbo etc.. im thinking of getting a proper water temp guage, but where the best place to tap it?

 

isnt it amazing how cool hondas run They are pretty accurate and I wouldnt even worry about it. If you are and have doubts, get a big chunk of cardboard and stuff it in front of your radiator and just go for a drive. It will raise up in no time.

 

lmfao, imma go try that right now

 

i've found factory temp gauges to typically be pretty acurate.. hmm the sensors are located on the head usually, I could tell you exactly where to look on a chevy small block or a volvo B23x series.

 

on d-series the sensor that runs the temp gauge is under the dist.