Mileage gadget

[Kevin K]

I have the scangauge II with the xGauge addition
My transmission temps go up about 20-25 degrees when towing.
No tow- 155-165 degrees
Towing 165-180 degrees
Water temp 192 degrees
This gauge is very cool does many other things also.



I found a used one for under $100.00

[Dan Vang]

I've had the scangauge II for over a year. It is very cool, especially in the beginning. You have to remember to reset it after each tank fillup. But like mentioned already, it didn't teach me anything I didn't know about mpg, but it the other info like battery voltage, temps are helpful when towing. Well worth the money for a fun gadget. Also it will decode any engine codes as well, then you don't have to rent/buy a device for that.

[Rick Brown]

Hi: I bought a really neat gadget to boost my gas mileage!!! It's called a locking gas cap. Before I bought it someone cut the cap off the string and was helping them selves to the gas... drastically reducing my mileage.
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

But it improved my mileage

[Ken C]

decode any engine codes is a big plus (to me) on a long trip.

[Steve Dunkel]

Interesting topic, enough that I'm about to order a ScanGauge. I don't much care about the mpg stuff but the ability to obtain the engine trouble codes and monitor transmission temps seems useful to me.

[Raya]

Not to say that this would take the place of the aforementioned gauge, but it just occurred to me that one could probably use one of those "point and shoot" infrared thermometers to check transmission temps (or at least relative temps).... maybe?

I guess you'd probably have to get out of the car to do it, but then one always has to stop for gas anyway.

Raya

[Kevin K]

I have mine set to read
Transmission temp
Water Temp
Miles per Gallon
Volts

[Ken C]

Kevin, the xGauge addition is just setting up different guages in the scanguage software right. It's not another physical display you have to buy. Do I have this right or way off track?

[Kevin K]

Ken C
You are right, you can only see 4 gauges at a time with a total of about 24 gauges total plus many other features. The screen also has 60 colors you can pick from and 6 standard colors.

[Marv]

I don't much care about the mpg stuff but the ability to obtain the engine trouble codes and monitor transmission temps seems useful to me.

Steve, note that the ScanGuage does not monitor transmission temp on all vehicles. (I am still waiting for them to do mine.) Call the company to inquire about your vehicle.

It does display the trouble codes for all vehicles but does not define the codes. You need the the internet for that.

Marv

[Steve Dunkel]

Steve, note that the ScanGuage does not monitor transmission temp on all vehicles. (I am still waiting for them to do mine.) Call the company to inquire about your vehicle.

It does display the trouble codes for all vehicles but does not define the codes. You need the the internet for that.

Marv

Thanks for the heads up Marv. I'll call tomorrow to make sure that the transmission temp is supported on my vehicle before purchasing.

[Ken C]

Kevin thanks for the reply. I assume those colors are connected in the drivers mood also. Green pulling in a tail wind , red pulling up hill in a head wind.
Take care.