BF-109 temperature gauge: two gauges, but only one indicator?

[Bearfoot]

Ok, this might be one of those rare stupid-question-even-if-it-was-asked BUT ... The engine and oil temperature gauge only seems to have a single indicator. I can read the coolant intake easily. But what indicates the oil temperature? Or are the temps "joined" in a way that a single indicator shows both, the top of the white line showing coolant and the bottom of the *SAME* white line showing oil?

Edited August 15, 2016 by Bearfoot

[=EXPEND=Tripwire]

If I recall correctly, there should be a button on the guage that switches the needle between indicating oil/coolant temperatures on the guage. This is not currently implemented, so you only see coolant temperature in its default state.

Edited August 15, 2016 by Tripwire

[Bearfoot]

So how does one track oil temperature? 

 

Without relying on techno-chat, I mean. Because right now, that's the only way I know my oil is overheating.

[LukeFF]

So how does one track oil temperature? 

 

Without relying on techno-chat, I mean. Because right now, that's the only way I know my oil is overheating.

 

Unfortunately, there really isn't a way, other than just flying the E-7 (it has separate oil and water coolant gauges). 

Edited August 15, 2016 by LukeFF

[Bearfoot]

Ok, thanks!

 

At least good to know I am not missing anything ...

[JG5_Schuck]

The chances of overheating your oil and not your water with automatic radiator control is almost zero.

Like trying to overheat the oil in you car......

You just have a coolant gauge, because that's all you need to keep an eye on.

Its slightly different in aircraft engines as the oil can loose its ability to adequately lubricate the crank/bearings if put under to much load (sustained high RPM/ATA)

which is very well modeled in game.

Its also important in planes with manual oil radiator control to have a separate gauge, for obvious reasons!

Like the VVS stuff.

Which i find is both challenging and rewarding to fly without techno chat on.

[GridiroN]

So how does one track oil temperature? 

 

Without relying on techno-chat, I mean. Because right now, that's the only way I know my oil is overheating.

 

The BF109 has automated everything. You don't need that guage anyways. The solution to all possible problems is the same so long as you're being a skilled and dilligent pilot. Don't use combat ATA forever, and if you get hit in a radiator, go home. 

 

The water radiator is more important than the oil radiator in the DB6xx engine anyway, in my experience as it's water cooled. You fly a long time with a broken oil rad in a 109; a broken water rad and you'll fall out of the sky pretty fast. 

Edited August 15, 2016 by GridiroN

[LukeFF]

If I recall correctly, there should be a button on the gauge that switches the needle between indicating oil/coolant temperatures on the gauge. This is not currently implemented, so you only see coolant temperature in its default state.

 

Yes, on the temperature gauge for the F- and G-series 109s currently modeled, there is a bit of text letting the pilot know he can monitor the engine's oil temperature by pressing a small button.