that's reassuring, my stock gauge never worked so I rely on aftermarket gauge(glowshift) with vdo sender so atleast I don't have to worry amymore there. so could it be damaging to drive a little hard before the oil warms up? I usually try and not let the pressure buld up and stay in low rpms for the first 5 or so minutes, thays after letting it idle for 5 or so minutes in the mornings. I built my motor myself so everything worries me.