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This has always been my thought for decades concerning mechanical oil pressure gauges; you're having a wonderful time, driving on the limit through the twists and turns and then, suddenly, the line leading to  your mechanical oil pressure gauge breaks, spraying hot 50 psi oil onto your pants (or legs, if you're wearing shorts). No thanks, don't need any surprises like that.

Mike Mileski

Tucson, AZ

My gauges are VDO.  I installed a mechanical oil pressure gauge.  I run the plastic capillary tubing which does carry real oil from the fitting at the back of the block.  Never had a problem with it but yes, I guess if it somehow breaks, hot oil would definitely come out.  I would be more concerned frankly with the heater hoses failing next to my feet and burning me with 200 degree water and hence why Lance List replaced my aging rubber hoses with stainless braided lines.

I probably should replace the plastic VDO tubing with copper for piece of mind.

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