Engine Temp LA 360

I have a trouble getting accurate readings with my IR thermometer sometimes. I have read that they work best on flat finish dark surfaces.
That's a nice tool to have, but I simply verify my temperature with an IR gun. I make sure my factory gauge corresponds. That's all you really need. Verification that everything is working correctly and telling you "the truth". That way, when my gauge tells me something different, I know to pay attention.