Any disadvantages to running a vaccuum pump? (for oil)

Everything for my car has been expensive (to me) so it won't hurt to go with that type of gauge, thanks for that info

If the gauge need calibration, that mean that it will need re-calibration or check for accuracy. I think i would keep with the standard gauge and know that it will fall with X amount of vac.

You would need a data logger, and then, logging oil pressure, to even be able to catch this change.