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      03-06-2012, 04:01 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by Dackelone View Post
The best way would be to use an OBD-II scan tool (like the BT tool or the like)and see what the extact oil and water temp is. Any OBD-II scan tool that is CAN BUS can read those sensor temps.

The oil level gauge in the BC will start to show a reading after 6 miles or drivig. Here is what the owners manual has to say about that...


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But... why the Italian tune up? Chances are that your spark plugs are worn out if you have more than 45K miles on them. Or maybe its carbon buildup you are talking about?
I was originally talking about the carbon buildup. I live really close to where i go to school and work so my weekly drives consist of driving 2 miles a day. Thought it would be beneficial to get the engine going a bit though the lack of an oil temp gauge on the 128 got me wondering how i could tell it was warm. The OBDII scanner idea isn't a bad idea!
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