Elfmaze

I just wanted to get some opinions for the guys here before i made a decision. Since i found out that I can get my vehicals Voltage and MPG off the OBD2 connection i have been wanting to get this readout. I drive ALOT and keeping the car in those happy crusing speeds are critical.

I have looked into carputers before playing with roadrunner. But never accually went for a fully intigrated unit since the laptop was too much hassle to boot up every time and it took up too much room in my cars small cockpit(1999 camaro convertable). Plus i didn't want my computer to disappear while parket at the walmart. I would also like to easilly switch between cars for diagnostic and trips.


So as i'm looking at OBD2 things. seemes there are two options.
stand alone scan gauge II: ~$169
http://www.scangauge.com/

OR one of the misc car to computer hookups and software. $$$?
www.obdallinone.com
www.proobd.com
etc.



Which method is simpiler and cheaper. I want it to be able to run all the time and deffinatly check engine codes, MPG, and emission compliance. I am not a tuner just want info on efficiancy

Elfmaze

105 views and no opinions? anyway i think i am going to go for the scangauge II. It just appears to be a really well made piece of equipment

dragonBTV

I am to design one later.

greatwhite

www.palmerperformance.com

Best one I've used so far..............

And I've used proscan5.1, obd-diag, etc....

You just need an ELM based interface.

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Eclipse13

My vote is for the scangauge and free up the carputer for GPS etc... I have the scan gauge and use for just what you describe. Got 43 MPG out of my 07 Corolla this afternoon over about a 30 mile drive. My tank averave so far is about 38.5 MPG. Not to bad this thing is paying for itself very quickly. Go for it you won't be disappointed.