Checking Oil Temp W/Infrared Temp Gun
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Checking Oil Temp W/Infrared Temp Gun
I'm looking at this tool here: http://www.arizonatools.com/best-sellers/detail/RAYMT4& If I aim this at my oil filter after a hard run will it give an accurate reading of my oil temperature? The filter gets pretty hot sometimes; Not sizzling, but too hot to hold your hand on.
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I'm looking at this tool here: http://www.arizonatools.com/best-sellers/detail/RAYMT4& If I aim this at my oil filter after a hard run will it give an accurate reading of my oil temperature? The filter gets pretty hot sometimes; Not sizzling, but too hot to hold your hand on.
Oil temp? I'm not sure how accurate it would be. Why not just a gauge?
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I carry one in my truck and shoot bearing and tire temps on any trailer I pull, whenever I stop for fuel. Also if you get one that shoots higher temps they are valuable for troubleshooting and engine tuning. I shoot cylinder temps at exh port, on cars motorcycles and even my R/C cars, and when drag racing after packing ice on intake and radiator you can cool to a consistent temp for more consistent times, I could keep going but you get the idea. excellent tool
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They are very handy for a lot of things. We bought some blinds for our front window because of the temp diff. Made a 12* difference. But not why I posted.
The gun I have has two lasers.. you bring the gun closer to the object and the two dots converge. That gives you a .5" circle of area the gun reads. The distance from the object will affect the reading. Just an FYI
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The gun I have has two lasers.. you bring the gun closer to the object and the two dots converge. That gives you a .5" circle of area the gun reads. The distance from the object will affect the reading. Just an FYI
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Sounds like a fun toy. Can't wait to get it!
I usually feel each trailer hub with my hand when stopped on longer hauls. I carry a complete hub assembly and wheel/tire.
I usually feel each trailer hub with my hand when stopped on longer hauls. I carry a complete hub assembly and wheel/tire.