Smiths 52mm Oil Temperature Gauge | VW Type 1 Beetle & Karmann Ghia | 50-150°C, Black Bezel (14-1117-0)
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Smiths 52mm Oil Temperature Gauge — 50–150°C, Black Bezel (14-1117-0)
A Smiths Industries oil temperature gauge in classic British styling, made in the UK. It reads engine oil temperature in degrees Celsius — a critical measurement on air-cooled VW engines, where the oil is the primary cooling medium.
Especially valuable for built engines and hot-climate driving where the oil is doing the cooling work.
Vehicle Fitment
- VW Beetle (Type 1): All years
- VW Karmann Ghia: All years
Why Choose Smiths?
Smiths 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: a clean dial face, the distinctive Smiths typeface, and the characteristic chrome or black 'V' bezel.
Key Features & Benefits
- Oil Temperature Monitoring: Reads engine oil temperature in °C — the key gauge on air-cooled engines where oil carries the cooling load.
- Built-Engine Ready: Especially valuable for built engines and hot-climate driving.
- Classic British Styling: A clean dial face, the distinctive Smiths typeface, and the characteristic 'V' bezel.
- Made in the UK: Manufactured in Britain by Smiths Industries.
Technical Specifications
- EMPI Part #: 14-1117-0
- Size: 52mm
- Range: 50–150 °C
- Bezel: Black
- UPC: 707924551020
- Origin: Made in the UK
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this fit my air-cooled VW? Yes — it is designed for the VW Type 1 (Beetle and Karmann Ghia) and is a standard 52mm instrument.
- What temperature range does it read? 50–150 °C.
- Where is it made? Made in the UK by Smiths Industries.