Missing an engine temp gauge

[Coolbreezin]

I couldnt find a temp gauge on my dash. I clicked through what I believe to be all the features and I didnt see one. Did I miss it?

 

[Tormach]

Sonic doesn't have a temp gauge.. only a warning light for when it is over heating.. you could add one or get an Ultra Gauge, I'd opt for the UG so you can monitor other system as well.

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[Kvin]

Yup, sonic dsnt have any temp gauge,

try a OBDII gauge like Ultragauge (the best in town tbh) here https://goo.gl/MRbPJ7

or the old way by adding a tach on the dash, the best way is here :

https://zzperformance.com/sonic/gauge-gauge-pods/sonic-dual-gauge-pod.html

 

[eggsalad]

Stupid horsepoop decision by Chevrolet. Back in the day, gauges cost extra because you needed a gauge and a different sender. These days, the ECU know the engine temperature and there are plenty of displays on the dash that could show it, but Chevrolet chose not to.
Lame.

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Stupid horsepoop decision by Chevrolet. Back in the day, gauges cost extra because you needed a gauge and a different sender. These days, the ECU know the engine temperature and there are plenty of displays on the dash that could show it, but Chevrolet chose not to.
Lame.

No extras for am entry level vehicle. It would do us a lot of good out here in the desert!

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[Natesriv]

I put an aftermarket electric one on mine in my gauge dash pod. Ran a line through the firewall to the sensor I spliced into the upper coolant hose. Works like a dream.

 

[pbkn1p]

Yup, sonic dsnt have any temp gauge,



try a OBDII gauge like Ultragauge (the best in town tbh) here https://goo.gl/MRbPJ7



or the old way by adding a tach on the dash, the best way is here :



https://zzperformance.com/sonic/gauge-gauge-pods/sonic-dual-gauge-pod.html

How about the torque app with a USB one adapter ??


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[Toadz]

I use a Bully Dog gauge since I'm a dealer for their Powersports line. No custom tuning ability for it yet but it's a nice gauge for keeping an eye on boost, temp, throttle, timing, etc.

 

[skurtov]

OBD2 transmitter and torque.

 

[Mrblanche]

Virtually all the manufacturers have stopped installing actual temperature gauges, since a lot of old farts (guys I know well!) go into a panic when they see the engine is constantly running 210 degrees, after seeing 180 degrees growing up.

 

[minitrucking02]

It's because the Sonic runs hotter than a normal car.
Most vehicles operate between 180-200, sonic is around 220. People would freak out and think something was wrong, it's just to keep dumb people away.

 

[LorbeerTLC]

A Different Approach

I couldnt find a temp gauge on my dash. I clicked through what I believe to be all the features and I didnt see one. Did I miss it?

Or you could go a different route (a little more spendy but a classic look).
I've had this installed back in October 2014 and it almost looks like a factory option!
Too bad Chevy didn't offer a gauge set as an option. I would have invested in it!

 

[LorbeerTLC]

What is the Boiling Point on a Sonic?

It's because the Sonic runs hotter than a normal car.
Most vehicles operate between 180-200, sonic is around 220. People would freak out and think something was wrong, it's just to keep dumb people away.

Agreed! But for those that do have gauges, does anybody know what is the boiling point on a Sonic that has a 50/50 (antifreeze & water) mix is (at sea level)? 230F? 240? My gauge goes up to 250F and I don't think antifreeze will protect it when it gets that high.

 

[Italianjoe1]

The system is pressurized to 15psi so the boiling point is usually above 260 at minimum.

The reason for no gauge is the electronic thermostat, the engine can run 190 or 220, depending on conditions. If you had the gauge constantly moving around it would cause more hassle than it's worth, so either you put a fake gauge like older BMWs, or just eliminate it all together and add a warning light.

 

[carsNskis]

I'm a fan of my obd bluetooth transmitter and torque app, but those gauges looks really nice too!

Is that the autometer gauge pod?

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[Llia]

 

[Toadz]

It's because the Sonic runs hotter than a normal car.
Most vehicles operate between 180-200, sonic is around 220. People would freak out and think something was wrong, it's just to keep dumb people away.

The system is pressurized to 15psi so the boiling point is usually above 260 at minimum.

The reason for no gauge is the electronic thermostat, the engine can run 190 or 220, depending on conditions. If you had the gauge constantly moving around it would cause more hassle than it's worth, so either you put a fake gauge like older BMWs, or just eliminate it all together and add a warning light.

These are more than likely the reasons why GM doesn't include it. With my Bully Dog mounted my coolant temp is usually around 215-225 F while cruising part throttle. Once I go WOT and the boost comes up the temp will usually drop to around 210 until I go back to light cruising.

 

[mysterslyckster]

Wish GM didn't leave gauges out of their new dashes. Good info to have. I've installed my own. Was a nice little project. But still, Some of us have the perfect platform in our cars if we have the MyLink radio. A little software rewrite and we can have some good powertrain info right on the MyLink screen with a few menus and configurable screens! It's all linked through the BCM. C'MON GM! Take a hint!

 

[mysterslyckster]

What app is that you're using?

 

[Llia]

What app is that you're using?

Torque Pro on Android
Wish there was a PC version.