I think the gauge is pretty accurate, there is a gear right under it that slings oil on it as long as the engine is running. I am planning on the Stebel or Bad Boy soon. JackW has the Bad Boy and that sucker is loud too. I don't think that has the piece to split it into 2 parts though from what I have seen,the Stebel does.

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