scan gauge

[ebbtide357]

Im looking into a scan gauge its time with the price of fuel a friend has one and said it really helped out by letting him know how to drive with the right foot any thoughts on which one a nd were to buy from?

[Mopar1973Man]

I've got the standard ScanGauge II... So far it worked awesome on both trucks (1996 and 2002). Like today I manage to make a loop down to Ontario, OR over to Nampa, ID and then back to New Meadows, ID at 16.7 MPG on the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9L V8 Gasser...

[ebbtide357]

thanks mike do i need the one with the x gauge or just a plain ole scan gauge 2?

[98whitelightnin]

Dont forget about the http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm

[Mopar1973Man]

thanks mike do i need the one with the x gauge or just a plain ole scan gauge 2?

XGauge is preferred...

Dont forget about the http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm

Ultra Gauge is another version of data tool like Scan with different features...

[hd99fxr3]

Dont forget about the http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/index.htm

That looks like a heck of a deal. $69.95 on sale

[Mopar1973Man]

But remember ScanGauge II has a new feature coming soon... Datalogging USB function http://www.pureenergysystems.com/store/ScanGauge/USB.htm I'm not sure if UltraGauge can do this??? XGauges http://www.scangauge.com/support/x-gauge-commands/

[98whitelightnin]

That looks like a heck of a deal. $69.95 on sale

I got in on them when they first came out and it was $39. Several people said theirs didnt last long but mines going for about 1 year now. My brother bought one too but didnt mess with it so he gave it to me.

[hd99fxr3]

I got in on them when they first came out and it was $39. Several people said theirs didnt last long but mines going for about 1 year now. My brother bought one too but didnt mess with it so he gave it to me.

Wanna sell the other one?

[98whitelightnin]

I use one for my truck and the other in my car. I guess my brother put a little pressure on the screen at one time because its got a red blotch in it.

[hd99fxr3]

No problem, I can get a new one.

[thehuntersam]

for those who have the scan gauge how accurate would you say the tank till empty screen is? Either my fuel sending unit is way off or the scan gauge.Says I have like 590 miles left till empty on a 1/4 tank of gas. That doesn't seem right. I'm 99% certain I did the fill up's correctly. I entered a 35 gallon with dieselA. Same pump, gas station and direction. Anythoughts?

[gassernomore]

for those who have the scan gauge how accurate would you say the tank till empty screen is? Either my fuel sending unit is way off or the scan gauge.Says I have like 590 miles left till empty on a 1/4 tank of gas. That doesn't seem right. I'm 99% certain I did the fill up's correctly. I entered a 35 gallon with dieselA. Same pump, gas station and direction. Any thoughts?

Are you changing the figure in the ScanGauge to match the pump figure everytime you fillup? Is your Scangauge calibrated right for the speed to match the truck?

[thehuntersam]

Are you changing the figure in the ScanGauge to match the pump figure everytime you fillup? Is your Scangauge calibrated right for the speed to match the truck?

I have only filled up twice with it, I had the instructions on hand as well while doing it. I reprogrammed the ecm with the proper tire size about 2 weeks ago. 265/75/16 speedo seems to be bang on. When you say "figure" you mean how many gallons I put in or how much it cost?

[98whitelightnin]

Gallons, you have to inpute the exact amount of fuel you put in. It took me a couple fill ups to get mine settup.

[thehuntersam]

Gallons, you have to inpute the exact amount of fuel you put in. It took me a couple fill ups to get mine settup.

Okay, I'm about 99% sure I put in the correct amount, I'm filling up later today. I'll be sure to go over the book again while doing it. Thanks.

[Rogan]

what does the x-gauge do for the 2gen 24v? anything?

[Mopar1973Man]

what does the x-gauge do for the 2gen 24v? anything?

Not much for us as 24V trucks... As for the future I'm uncertain they might get more programming for it. But its nice to rig up custom XGauges for you own purposes. Remember ScanGauge II can be used in any vehicle so there is a full list of different gauges for others... http://www.scangauge.com/support/x-gauge-commands/

[Rogan]

I ask, because I was in AutoZone at lunch, looking for a replacement fuel pressure gauge (the Edge one no worky no mo) and:1. no gauge2. saw a SG2 hanging behind the counter. I started to drool a little..I think it was $159 ??dunno if it was x-gauge or whatever..

[Mopar1973Man]

(Phone call placed to Rogan about ScanGauge II)