So.. What does this Mk1 Clio dial actually do?

[Wattsie]

A friend has a Mk1 Clio, which has a dial which I've never seen on any other car before.

In the above picture, it's the dial in the middle-right. Where there's three dials; fuel, temp and what can only be described as the "French Guage"...

So, while I have too much time on my hands, what is this French guage and what purpose does it serve?

[triggersbroom]

Oil Level

[Rammy76]

Oil level indication when you first turn on the ignition? I'm sure the old Renault 21's etc had something like this too.

[Wattsie]

Ooooooh... that makes sense then. I shall inform him of this new found use of the French Guage as soon as is prudent.

Thanks

[collateral]

Yup, it's oil. Seen it on some 306s too

[danimal]

Penache power gauge (Y)

[gamefreaks]

If it is a 16v then it is an oil pressure guage, otherwise it will be an oil level gauge. When the key is turned to the 2nd position it displays the oil level and returns to 0 again when running.