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Ex-Rolla
07-03-2008, 07:08 PM
Hey Everyone,

Not technically a review, but i was hoping someone can post their impressions regarding a product if you've used/heard of it.

The product is called "ScanGauge (http://www.scangauge.com/)".

I've seen it on Edmunds.com and it's used to track a number of things such as fuel consumption (one reason i want to buy it) along with engine codes etc. For a full set of features you can look here (http://www.scangauge.com/features/), although some of the functions may not be available.

So... have any of you heard of it? good/bad things?

thanks in advance!!!
eguiyab
07-03-2008, 09:31 PM
I've been very interested in this myself.
I was browsing the hypermiling.com website and looking to get better fuel economy.

All my previous and other current cars have this type of car data within its car info system. However, since I have a 04 - this system wasn't yet in place as it is for the newer models.

I've heard great things about it, but i wanted to hear it from a fellow TM3 member.
In a recent news series done on CityNews - Chris Reyes and some girl use the Mazda 3 as their demo car. If you look closely... this 3 also seems to have the scan gauge on the centre console.

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_23731.aspx
MajesticBlueNTO
07-04-2008, 12:38 AM
i have it in my MX-6...use it to clear CEL codes, as well as monitor coolant Temp, voltage, rpm, and km/h while driving.

it is also fairly accurate in its L/100km reading (which you have to do an initial setup for: set fuel tank size, fill up, drive to as close to empty as possible, fill up at the same pump if possible, enter L -- which sets a correction factor -- and $). its trip computer is fairly accurate and will even tell you how much your current trip cost you.

it is very simple unit that doesn't have any "flash" or bling to it...it gets the job done for a cheap price.
Ex-Rolla
07-04-2008, 02:01 AM
Sold... Thanks Majestic!! Once i pick it up (in a few weeks), i'll post my impressions up and try to do a step-by-step for the setup process!

Thanks again
Krisekca
07-06-2008, 12:02 PM
yeah i want scan gauge 2 :P) but im looking for nice spot to install it .. im thinking
next to lighter :)
kaval
07-06-2008, 08:42 PM
My buddy has this. It's such an awesome device!!!!!
Toxic Warrior
07-14-2008, 02:29 PM
To Ex-Rolla : please keep us updated. It seems like an interesting addition to 04s
eguiyab
07-14-2008, 08:41 PM
I was actually able to get one on the 5th. I left for a trip to Quebec on the 9th. It seems to be pretty accurate and def gave me some good info during the trip.

Ill post up some pics soon of the install
Toxic Warrior
07-15-2008, 01:26 PM
I was actually able to get one on the 5th. I left for a trip to Quebec on the 9th. It seems to be pretty accurate and def gave me some good info during the trip.

Ill post up some pics soon of the install

I can't wait:pop
Krisekca
07-15-2008, 03:56 PM
me 2 i wanna order one 2


I was actually able to get one on the 5th. I left for a trip to Quebec on the 9th. It seems to be pretty accurate and def gave me some good info during the trip.

Ill post up some pics soon of the install
oni
07-15-2008, 11:47 PM
I was actually able to get one on the 5th. I left for a trip to Quebec on the 9th. It seems to be pretty accurate and def gave me some good info during the trip.

Ill post up some pics soon of the install

any pics yet?
Krisekca
07-23-2008, 11:30 AM
OK i Got my ScanGauge yesterday .. :)
I Guess i will post pics today or tomorrow :)
Krisekca
08-04-2008, 11:10 PM
ok update i made a bracket for it and its already installed ....
I will show pics asap
Ex-Rolla
08-08-2008, 06:25 PM
Pics yet?
nruller
08-12-2008, 10:23 PM
I have a scangauge that I used for my Supercharged Tacoma. Great unit. It wan nice because I was constantly tripping CEL's at the time. I am not using it anymore unless I need to pull a code. It would be an asset for hypermiling though...
Krisekca
08-14-2008, 03:18 PM
Fast pic ...

More to come

http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/3006/dsc00162kj4.jpg
JashiK
08-21-2008, 10:06 AM
how much did you pay?
Ziploc
12-01-2008, 02:32 PM
I really want to pick one up this holiday. A really neat product. Also looking for a deal. :)
Junior
12-01-2008, 03:50 PM
I've been using one in my protege for almost 2 years. It's the bigger older version of the one you posted in the original link, but it does the work nonetheless.

It's useful and great for checking CEL codes too.
Ziploc
12-12-2008, 10:16 PM
Got one! I hit up Precision tuning in Toronto.
bhrm
12-23-2008, 11:52 AM
Got one! I hit up Precision tuning in Toronto.

Perjad :agree

Too bad my cars all have warranties now...but he carries alot of oils!
1flycdnM3
01-05-2009, 01:35 PM
works amazingly well! Ziploc used his to get 2 engine codes out of my car!
I should definately pick up one of these, great tool to have for any driver (especially on a modded car) :)