The project uses an RCX temperature sensor to be able to display the temperature correctly with the aid of negative temperature coefficient (NTC) resistor.
This project describes how a seismometer is sensitive enough to detect and record earthquakes by constructing it using readily available parts with accurate time marker ticks.
Cars and trucks that are running on veggie oil would benefit on this easy to install temperature monitor since any veggie oil used in a diesel engine needs to be heated to ideally at least 160°F to achieve a low viscosity.