adding a water temp gauge to a jeep tj

• 2023-08-18

Adding a water temp gauge on a Jeep Tj to provide a water temperature alarm when the water temperature is abnormal. The optimal water temperature for driving a car is around 90 degrees. If it overheats, there is a possibility of boiling, which is commonly referred to as jeep tj boiling. After the water temperature warning light on the dashboard lights up, do not continue driving. Stop the car and wait for the water temperature to drop before driving to the maintenance station for inspection and repair. If the water temperature indicator light remains on, it indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high or the engine is lacking coolant. It is possible that there is a leakage point in the engine cooling system, such as water pump leakage, pipeline damage, water tank damage, etc.

When encountering a high water temperature alarm, you should first slow down and then drive the jeep tj to the roadside. Do not rush to shut down the engine, as high water temperature can cause the temperature of the piston, steel wall, cylinder, crankshaft, etc. to be too high, causing the oil to become thinner and lose its lubrication effect. If the engine is turned off at this time, the components are in an expanding state, and the gaps between various accessories are very small. After shutdown, some soft metals may fall off, and some may even cause sticking to the cylinder. So after boiling, do not immediately turn off the engine, but temporarily keep idling and try to cool down. When cooling down, do not pour cold water on the engine, as this may cause the engine block to burst due to sudden cooling . The correct way is to wear gloves , add a multi folded damp cloth to the water tank cover , gently unscrew the cover by a small seam , and wait for the water vapor to slowly discharge . After the pressure in the water tank drops , add cold water or antifreeze. 

Water temperature gauge: It tells you the current "body temperature" of the car, allowing you to better choose the driving mode, such as driving when the water temperature is low and the car is already hot , or driving when the water temperature rises and the warm air blows out so that the wind is not too cold , etc.