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General => The garage => Topic started by: DMcK on 12 February 2012, 16:59

Title: What is a boost gauge?
Post by: DMcK on 12 February 2012, 16:59

I've had a search on here but can't find anything explaining what a boost gauge is. Could someone please explain what they are, used for and if necessary please? Cheers

Title: Re: What is a boost gauge?
Post by: AlexMozza on 12 February 2012, 17:20

The measure the amount of boost pressure on a turbo or supercharged engine, and display it in either BAR or Psi (Or both) on a dial gauge.

Title: Re: What is a boost gauge?
Post by: DMcK on 12 February 2012, 17:24

Is it good to have on a car or ok without? I have a Mk4 1.8T.

Title: Re: What is a boost gauge?
Post by: Wayne on 12 February 2012, 23:56

Quote from: DMcK on 12 February 2012, 17:24

Is it good to have on a car or ok without? I have a Mk4 1.8T.

Very handy to have one, lets you keep an eye on the boost levels and you can soon spot if you have a problem

Title: Re: What is a boost gauge?
Post by: AlexMozza on 13 February 2012, 09:40

Very useful if your running high boost levels.
If not as Wayne said you can see if your boost levels are low, for example if you have any cracks in hoses.
If you don't have one there is no problem :)

Title: Re: What is a boost gauge?
Post by: DMcK on 13 February 2012, 11:13

Cheers people. Might invest in one then. Would rather know if I have a problem.