OIl temp/pressure on E36 M3

[Elombard]

Dumb Newbie ?

Just got my E36M last week...I thought they had oil temp and pressure readouts? Do I need to turn them on some how? I guess I could look at the Owners Manual.

If not, what is the best way to add these gauges? Almost a must have for a sporty car.

I dont want to hack up the interior if I can help it.

[Jeron]

There is only an oil pressure idiot light that comes on at 7psi.

There are gauge kits for sale that fit in the eyeglass tray and look stock.

I did a lot of shopping 2 years ago and I bought from here: http://www.leatherz.com

They had the best prices especially on the oil dist block and the al la carte gauge panel. I don't know if they do this but you should consider an (oil press/oil temp/water temp) kit rather than the (oil press/oil temp/volt) kit that most sell. For the water temp you need an aluminum thermostat housing which you can tap for the water temp sensor. Make sure the kit you buy uses a distribution block to get the oil press and temp.

[Elombard]

Thanks Jeron thats exactly what I want!