{"product_id":"smiths-52mm-oil-pressure-gauge-0-70-psi-chrome-bezel-vw-type-2-14-1137-0","title":"Smiths 52mm Oil Pressure Gauge | VW Type 2 Bus | 0-70 PSI, Chrome Bezel (14-1137-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmiths 52mm Oil Pressure Gauge (0-70 PSI) \/ Chrome Bezel | VW Type 2 Bus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep an eye on the vitals of your air-cooled VW with the \u003cb\u003eSmiths Industries 52mm Oil Pressure Gauge\u003c\/b\u003e. Built in classic British styling and \u003cb\u003emade in the UK\u003c\/b\u003e, it delivers real-time oil pressure readings for VW Type 2 Bus restorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works with the \u003cb\u003eoriginal VW oil pressure sender\u003c\/b\u003e (10–180 ohms), so it drops into a restored car without requiring sender modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Bus \/ Transporter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSender:\u003c\/b\u003e Compatible with the original VW oil pressure sender (10–180 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Smiths?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmiths Industries has built automotive instrumentation in Britain for nearly a century — originally as OE supplier to Jaguar, Triumph, MG, and the rest of the classic British marques. Today the Smiths instrument range remains the gold standard for restorers who want their dashboards to look the way they did when the car left the factory. Smiths gauges have a recognizable look: clean dial face, the distinctive Smiths typeface, and the characteristic chrome or black 'V' bezel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeriod-Correct Styling:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic British dial face and Smiths typeface for an authentic restoration look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal-Time Monitoring:\u003c\/b\u003e Displays engine oil pressure — critical for air-cooled VW engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSender Compatible:\u003c\/b\u003e Works with the original VW oil pressure sender (10–180 ohms); no sender modifications needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in the UK:\u003c\/b\u003e Manufactured by Smiths Industries, the long-standing name in classic-car instrumentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 14-1137-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 52mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRange:\u003c\/b\u003e 0-70 psi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBezel:\u003c\/b\u003e Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924551372\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Made in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it work with the original VW oil pressure sender?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it is compatible with the original VW oil pressure sender (10–180 ohms), so no sender modifications are needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy fit an oil pressure gauge?\u003c\/b\u003e Real-time oil pressure monitoring gives early warning of oil pressure issues and augments the original idiot-light setup — critical for air-cooled VW engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/b\u003e It is made in the UK by Smiths Industries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your build: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gauges-instruments\"\u003eGauges \u0026amp; Instruments\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oil-cooling\"\u003eOil \u0026amp; Cooling\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-bus\"\u003eVW Bus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smiths","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031572340851,"sku":"14-1137-0","price":100.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/14-1137-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779616471","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/smiths-52mm-oil-pressure-gauge-0-70-psi-chrome-bezel-vw-type-2-14-1137-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}