Oil Pressure Tester
If you are experiencing changes in your oil pressure that you do not understand you may be checking your oil more often or adding oil when you don't need to. If you are experiencing strange things you may need to get an oil pressure tester to get an idea of what is going on inside of your vehicle. An oil pressure tester is the only accurate way to determine what the true oil pressure is inside of your vehicle, as the indicator on your vehicle may or may not be accurate.
An oil pressure tester is a great thing to have in your garage if you work on cars at all, but if you are having problems with your oil pressure you definitely need one. The great thing is that you don't need to spend a lot of money on an oil pressure tester, there are some very affordable options out there for you to choose from.
When shopping you can concern yourself with price, but this is not the only thing to consider. Sometimes it is a bit better to spend a little bit more money and get a higher quality product that will allow you to test the pressure as many times as necessary than to buy something that falls apart or doesn't work properly. Usually you can buy oil pressure tester kits ranging anywhere from $30 up to $100 or more.
When you start shopping for an oil pressure tester you should consider many things. One of the first considerations you will want to make is how many gauge. A large gauge can generally be used for all different oil testing applications and usually have a hang up hook. If you want a more accurate reading of the oil pressure in your vehicle you will usually want to use a small gauge, at least in instances where the maximum oil pressure does not exceed 50 PSI.
In addition to your gauges you will want to make sure that the hosing that comes with the oil pressure tester is oil proof. You would be amazed at how many of the cheap options coming with tubing that is not oil proof, which causes a big mess and can cause more of a problem in the long run. Make sure that you have the highest quality tubing possible, as you'll want to use this same tubing again and again.
When you are buying you should look for an oil pressure tester that comes with many different fittings. This will allow you to use the oil pressure tester on many different vehicles and will allow you to adjust for size on each of them. Having this versatility will allow you to use the oil pressure tester again and again, making your purchase worthwhile.
Before you buy, make sure you look at what types of vehicles the oil pressure tester can be used in. These oil pressure testers are not always one size fits all, you may be surprised by how customized and specific each of the testers are. So, when you are buying make sure you are looking at testers that will allow you to use it on the type of cars that you are working on. It would be a shame to order something that you then could not use because it was not for the right type of car. Many of them are generic, and this is where having different fittings will come in handy, but check with the package to ensure that the tester you are purchasing will work in your vehicle.