Verifying engine temp with IR thermometer

[Limited-Time]

Want to check the engine temp this weekend using an IR thermometer. I want to make sure the temp gage is correct. I figure I'll check the temp at the t-stat housing. Is this correct or should I be checking at some other point on the engine?

 

[tommays]

Re: Verifying engine temp with IR thermometer

i would play a bit because i use them and different surface finishes and colors can give a different temp <br /><br />SS gives a bad reading all the time bounces the laser back different doesent seem to like a red laser<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[Peter J Fraser]

Re: Verifying engine temp with IR thermometer

Tommays is on the money.<br />But they are a good tool for checking and comparing temps but like he says different surfaces may give you some variations.<br />The closer you can get to your target the better the results may be.<br /><br />Good luck,<br /><br />Peter