The 6 Best Temp Gauges (2023 reviews)

This mechanical water temperature gauge arrives as described and preforms perfectly. It has the water from the radiator piped to the gauge. It is made with a well protected capillary tube, easy to install. It is easy to access for water temperature. It has three different size adaptors to fit car engines that may have different size intake manifold pipe threaded holes.

The gauge is the standard size to replace most auto heat gauges and would probably replace most tractor gauges. This is for liquid cooled engines.

Why We Like This:

Tested in boiling water and was very accurate
Easily install on 49 8n and accurate installed in upper hose with hose adapter
Nice gauge free of electrical issues
Capillary tubes are fine for most cars and trucks

Best With WARNING Light: HOTSYSTEM Temp Gauge

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Compared with other gauge in this category, the hotsystem temp gauge has a convenient design. These gauges are great and easy to read, nice and bright. It is designed to monitor the cooling water for a water-cooled engine, and it has an alarm at 212 degrees f. On an air-cooled angine, you can only monitor the oil temperature or the cylinder head temperature. The sensor only connects to the gauge for the temperature reading. The wires are very small and can pull out of the fitting.

Installation is fast and simple, as this is a replacement for an analog unit. The display is, indeed, bright and nice looking, as you see in the pictures, and it fit perfectly in the space provided in the pods. It comes with the old needle so you can not see any small change in temperature. This is relative to where the temp gauge reads.

Why We Like This:

Works great easy to install had it wire in and working in a hour
Easy to read night and day
New and hot release

Best For project cars: Equus Temp Gauge

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The equus temp gauge gives the top-tier gauge a run for their money by offering flagship specs at a much more affordable price. The Electrical temperature gauge console offers excellent instrumentation value featuring easy to read 90 degree sweep white on black dial artwork with high contrast orange needle, through dial backlighting, and electrical movement for efficient monitoring of your engine coolant / water temperature. It is a good size and fits well on the bottom on the trim for the radio/climate control. The kit comes with multiple adapters for H20 threads on the block. There are only three connections, light power, sensor connector and ground. The gauge comes with several adapters to ensure a proper fit for your application.

There is no adjustment pot on most gauges.

Why We Like This:

Fit in the dash perfect, easy install
Very accurate and of decent quality
Comes with a couple thread adapters too

Best For car: Bowerkar Temp Gauge

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Best part: bowerkar temp gauge costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. The Tinted 7 Color Water Temperature Gauge reads Vehicle's Coolant Temperature Levels from 100 to 300 Fahrenheit. It has a water temperature gauge that works with a 1/8 npt electronic sensor. It can also be screwed into a radiator tube coupler. The button on the lens can switch the color of light you want.

The Water temperature gauge is designed to monitor & display the coolant fluid temperature running through your truck's radiator system, ensuring temperature not over heat, causing engine damage. It comes with a 1/8npt fitting/probe. It is suitable for 12v vehicles.

Why We Like This:

Bright setting is easy enough to see in daylight with sunglasses on
7 color led through dial lighting with color recall ability
Inch (52mm) diameter with black dial, illuminated red needle & low profile tinted lens

Best Quality Gauge: Acouto Temp Gauge

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Next on the list, we've got yet another gauge that manages to win our hearts. It's the acouto temp gauge and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient gauge you can buy. The Marine engine water temperature gauge has a super waterproof structure design, ip67 waterproof and dustproof, and can work underwater in the depth of 1m. It is used for a long time even in the environment of acid, alkali and humidity. The Marine water temperature gauge adopts industrial-grade electronic components and structural parts, which can withstand the working temperature of.

Why We Like This:

Diversified surface treatment of stainless steel front cover, durable to use, long service life
Ultra-low power consumption, working current≤60mm, dependable to use
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best accuracy: Faria Beede Temp Gauge

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Faria's Euro-series provides a great look to your boat's gauge panel. It features a sleek perimeter-lighted black dial with bold white graphics. It offers a black aluminum bezel, a contoured white pointer, and a flat glass lens.

This is a water temp gauge, it is electronic and relies on a signal from the temp sensor on the engine. The size 2 gauge requires a 2.0625" ( 53 mm mounting hole. It includes hardware and clear instruction.

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