An Inexpensive & More Versatile option to ScanGauge - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

SuperHatch · 05-04-2011, 10:28 AM

For those that may not know, there is an App for Android Based smartphones called "Torque" (It is in the market) that interfaces with a Bluetooth OBD2 code reader readily available on Ebay.

You can pick up a ELM327 OBD2 Adaptor for $29.99 shipped, and the torque app is $5.

The app can tell you instantaneous fuel economy, average fuel economy, basically can stream realtime data from any sensor the ECU monitors. It can also tell you vehicle speed based off of your GPS signal, which helps tell you if your speedo is off from changing tires. It can read/clear codes as well, really a fantastic tool.

The fact that it is wireless is also nice, I've used it on my 99 Civic and my 96 Landcruiser and it works perfect...

Cheers!

Ryland · 05-05-2011, 09:29 AM

I've seen that you can get an Iphone app that does the same stuff, not sure if it works with the blue tooth as well, I've only seen it with a cord.

redpoint5 · 05-05-2011, 12:29 PM

If I had a droid I would have given this a shot. Bought an Ultra Gauge last night. I'd be interested to hear a comparison between this and someone who owns a SG or UG. What does this have in addition to, or lack compared to a SG?

mcguire · 05-05-2011, 12:36 PM

There are also the PLX Kiwi stuff, with a wifi (for iPhone apps, $149) and bluetooth (for Android, $99) dongles, plus some other toys.

jamesqf · 05-05-2011, 12:57 PM

I don't see how you could call it inexpensive, though, since you'd have to buy the "smart" phone & pay for phone service on top of the application & wireless reader.

pnambic · 05-05-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesqf

I don't see how you could call it inexpensive, though, since you'd have to buy the "smart" phone & pay for phone service on top of the application & wireless reader.

I'm guessing he's saying its cheaper for those of us who already have the smartphone and are already paying for service.

pnambic · 05-05-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesqf

I don't see how you could call it inexpensive, though, since you'd have to buy the "smart" phone & pay for phone service on top of the application & wireless reader.

BTW, you forgot about having to buy the car too.

...and insuring it...

...and fueling it...