ScanGauge Reviews - Good, Bad, and Ugly

roggs01 · 01-11-2009, 08:56 PM

Thinking about buying a ScanGauge II and wanted feedback from those that already have one.... Looking for usability, install, and overall opinion.

wildjerseyfirefighter · 01-11-2009, 09:10 PM

i have one, and i looked at it for the first month or so, now i barely notice it there, except to look at the engine temp to know when the heat is ready.

Mine dosent seem to want to keep the correct info for setting the mpg and such. No biggie, like i said i dont use it..Im actually thinking of selling it, but I dont have another din pocket to replace the one its put in

Jester243 · 01-11-2009, 09:14 PM

I considered one but it won't tell some of the things i wanted. I was looking for oil pressure and I could not find info to suggest that it would on the Tacome, on some other vehicles I think it will however.

socalman22 · 01-11-2009, 09:19 PM

Its good and the easiest thing you will install. Does quite a bit

Janster · 01-12-2009, 03:30 AM

I've had mine for about 1.5 years now. It's a neat little gadget and definately worth the money.

The one thing that somewhat ticks me off about it.... When I was researching about it, they said they were working on transmission temps. They made me (and everyone else) believe that the tranny temps were coming within a couple months. I would call and they even told me they had prototypes being tested on the roads. So now, no transmision temps. Something about 'they can't access accurate information from the toyota computer'...... Just seems odd they kept promising and promising something that never came. They got me on the hook to buy their product and I'm wondering if all the transmission temp promises were 'all talk' and they were never planning on doing it.

What can you expect? I'm a consumer.... and when you promise something and make us believe it'll happen - then it dies. What are we supposed to think?

ph16drive · 01-12-2009, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janster

I've had mine for about 1.5 years now. It's a neat little gadget and definately worth the money.

x2 . . . one of the best mods you can do and easy too. Keeps my foot outta the gas!

Delmarva · 01-12-2009, 04:09 AM

I like mine. I monitor MPG, Voltage, Speed, and RPM -- works for what I need it for...

harshest · 01-12-2009, 05:24 AM

I just bought mine a couple of weeks ago and love it. I hope I don't crash while messing with it.

roggs01 · 01-12-2009, 08:19 AM

For $160, seems like a safe bet..really like to see real time mpg usage

tdm156 · 01-12-2009, 08:34 AM

It has worked great for me and really helps alot when I am trying to max. my fuel economy as well as watching the water temp when its really hot out.

LonghornTaco · 01-12-2009, 08:39 AM

I bought one and I use it to watch instant MPG and how many miles until empty. I wish I could put those both on the same "view"!

Anyway, was it really worth $150 just for those two things? Probably not. But, I bought one and I'm not sorry. Plus, I can research engine codes should I ever get one. And if I ever learn what the other values mean, that would probably be a good thing too.

FWIW, I think Toyota could very easily add the two items I care about (instant MPG and miles til empty) to the odometer display. If they did that, I probably wouldn't have bought one.

Simon's Mom · 01-12-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornTaco

FWIW, I think Toyota could very easily add the two items I care about (instant MPG and miles til empty) to the odometer display. If they did that, I probably wouldn't have bought one.

True, they'd probably add it to a "package" then charge $500 for it.

OT, I waited to buy mine reading the posts here on the gauge & decided to splurge & buy it. After reading the manual, calibrating it, etc. I think it was a good investment. It told me my right foot was my worst mpg enemy & I dislike my towing mileage

wiscdave · 01-12-2009, 09:53 AM

so how have you adjusted your driving habits to get better MPG?

Dark Knight · 01-12-2009, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiscdave

so how have you adjusted your driving habits to get better MPG?

you notice on instant mpg when it says 2.6 mpg to take your foot of the pedal a little bit.

Its a great tool for any vehicle.

Simon's Mom · 01-12-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiscdave

so how have you adjusted your driving habits to get better MPG?

Keep under 2k rpms
As far as towing, there is no adjusting other than not tow especially in winter. Next season trail access cabin

VooDooTrip · 01-14-2009, 11:28 PM

Great buy!!

Especially for tuning on a forced induction engine.. Other read outs are great too! Simple install.

Ridingontrd · 01-15-2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonghornTaco

I bought one and I use it to watch instant MPG and how many miles until empty. I wish I could put those both on the same "view"!

Using the X-gauge,you can do this.It's in the back of the booklet under trip features. There's a list of codes to plug in.

LonghornTaco · 01-15-2009, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridingontrd

Using the X-gauge,you can do this.It's in the back of the booklet under trip features. There's a list of codes to plug in.

Sweet! Thanks for the tip!!

Ridingontrd · 01-15-2009, 05:20 PM

I moved gal. till empty into the gauge display.

tacomaman06 · 01-15-2009, 08:13 PM

what is the install like for a scanguage2?? im thinking of getting one for my 04.

01-11-2009, 08:56 PM	#1
roggs01 Roggs01 Joined: Oct 2008, #9831 Location: Surprise, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 177 07 DC Tacoma PreRunner SR5 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L, V6 aFe Pro-Dry S filter, Nerf Bars, 20" Rims wrapped in 285/50R20, Flowmaster 50 Series Exhaust, 20% tint all around, Billet Grill, Bugflector, 14" shorty antenna, TSB w/ Rear AAL, Bilstein 5100 Shocks on all 4 corners, and of course a TacomaWorld sticker !!!!!!	ScanGauge Reviews - Good, Bad, and Ugly Thinking about buying a ScanGauge II and wanted feedback from those that already have one.... Looking for usability, install, and overall opinion.

01-11-2009, 09:10 PM	#2
wildjerseyfirefighter Not now chief im in the fuckin zone Name: Joe Joined: Dec 2008, #11677 Location: NJ Age: 23 Gender: Male Posts: 3,622 96 Tacoma 4x4 1996 Access Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Tinted windows,CAI,TRD Wheels,Herculined bed,full sound system,scanguage,custom in-dash nav.,all new lights,borla cat back, billstien 5100's up front,wet okle seat covers,Energy suspension bushings	i have one, and i looked at it for the first month or so, now i barely notice it there, except to look at the engine temp to know when the heat is ready. Mine dosent seem to want to keep the correct info for setting the mpg and such. No biggie, like i said i dont use it..Im actually thinking of selling it, but I dont have another din pocket to replace the one its put in __________________ Welcome to New Jersey; Home of where the weak are killed and eaten. My build

01-11-2009, 09:19 PM	#4
socalman22 Socaltacomas.com San Diego Name: Steve-0 Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Gender: Male Posts: 7,089 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	Its good and the easiest thing you will install. Does quite a bit __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY A.D New SoCal Forum Socaltacomas.com Shirts Round 3 (Ends 11/9/2009)

01-12-2009, 03:30 AM	#5
Janster Old Fart Anonymous Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 42 Gender: Female Posts: 6,287 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, USA Spec PA15-Toy (120gig Classic & 8gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust, RainX Latitude windshield wipers	I've had mine for about 1.5 years now. It's a neat little gadget and definately worth the money. The one thing that somewhat ticks me off about it.... When I was researching about it, they said they were working on transmission temps. They made me (and everyone else) believe that the tranny temps were coming within a couple months. I would call and they even told me they had prototypes being tested on the roads. So now, no transmision temps. Something about 'they can't access accurate information from the toyota computer'...... Just seems odd they kept promising and promising something that never came. They got me on the hook to buy their product and I'm wondering if all the transmission temp promises were 'all talk' and they were never planning on doing it. What can you expect? I'm a consumer.... and when you promise something and make us believe it'll happen - then it dies. What are we supposed to think? __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16 I know I'm in my own little world, but it's ok, They know me here.

01-12-2009, 04:09 AM	#7
Delmarva Evolution Name: Lord Rupert Everton Joined: Oct 2008, #10148 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Gender: Guy Posts: 15,946 07 Silverado LTZ 4x4 Automatic	I like mine. I monitor MPG, Voltage, Speed, and RPM -- works for what I need it for... __________________ FS: FJ SE Anthracite Wheels (Set of 5) FS: OME Rear Shocks & Gentex Autodim / Homelink Mirror

01-12-2009, 05:24 AM	#8
harshest I am the Sofa King Joined: Aug 2008, #8508 Location: Michigan Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 599 05 PreRunner SR5 2005 Access Cab Automatic 6c Fog Light On, Hidden Garage Door Opener, Scanguage II, Weathertech Liners, Cig lighter always on, Door buzzer removed from dash- Upcoming: 5100s for front and rear, set fronts to 2.5" and Toytec AALs.	I just bought mine a couple of weeks ago and love it. I hope I don't crash while messing with it. __________________ {Hidden Garage Door Opener} {30,000-60,000-90,000 Maintenance} {Service History Guide} {OEM Repair Manual} {Cheap/Free Mods} {TN DIY Mods} {Toyota Service Guide} {Options/Packages}

01-12-2009, 08:19 AM	#9
roggs01 Roggs01 Joined: Oct 2008, #9831 Location: Surprise, AZ Gender: Male Posts: 177 07 DC Tacoma PreRunner SR5 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L, V6 aFe Pro-Dry S filter, Nerf Bars, 20" Rims wrapped in 285/50R20, Flowmaster 50 Series Exhaust, 20% tint all around, Billet Grill, Bugflector, 14" shorty antenna, TSB w/ Rear AAL, Bilstein 5100 Shocks on all 4 corners, and of course a TacomaWorld sticker !!!!!!	For $160, seems like a safe bet..really like to see real time mpg usage

01-12-2009, 08:34 AM	#10
tdm156 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6166 Location: San Antonio, TX Gender: Male Posts: 599 2009 DC 4x4 SR5Sold 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0**	It has worked great for me and really helps alot when I am trying to max. my fuel economy as well as watching the water temp when its really hot out. __________________ Taco is now sold 2009 DC 4x4, SR5, tow package, alloys, tint, 6 disc, undercover, k&N filter, scan gauge II, huskey liners front and rear, N-Fabs

01-12-2009, 08:39 AM	#11
LonghornTaco Can you pass the bailout please? Name: Jason Joined: Oct 2008, #9763 Location: Minnesota Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 3,528 Black 09 4x4 TRD Off Road Doublecab 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6 3" ToyTec coilover lift on Bilstein 5100s, Total Chaos UCAs, ToyTec diff drop, Scangauge II, 4D MagLite mounted on the drivers seat, Painted engine cover, Painted calipers (red), Painted skid plate (red) Valentine 1 radar detector hard wired, Damplifier Pro on the floor, back wall and doors, Luxury Liner Pro on the floor and doors, Kenwood DNX8120, 2 Pioneer TS-SW1041D 10" shallow mount subs, 2 Pioneer PRS-D4200F 1200W amps, Mr Marv sub enclosure, Hybrid Audio Clarus 6.5" components in the front doors, Alpine 5.25" coaxials in the rear doors, A.R.E. LSII fiberglass tonneau cover, All Pro bumper, All Pro sliders, Wet Okole seat covers, Sockmonkey Mountain badges, PIAA 510 SMR Driving Lights, Warn M8000 Winch, Bud Built skids	I bought one and I use it to watch instant MPG and how many miles until empty. I wish I could put those both on the same "view"! Anyway, was it really worth $150 just for those two things? Probably not. But, I bought one and I'm not sorry. Plus, I can research engine codes should I ever get one. And if I ever learn what the other values mean, that would probably be a good thing too. FWIW, I think Toyota could very easily add the two items I care about (instant MPG and miles til empty) to the odometer display. If they did that, I probably wouldn't have bought one. __________________ Texas style is no trifling, trendy thing. It is that which you would remove from Texas in order to make it Oklahoma. March TOTM My Build

01-12-2009, 09:53 AM	#13
wiscdave Lets Do IT!! Joined: Mar 2008, #5392 Location: Neenah, WI Age: 36 Gender: Dude Posts: 1,029 08 4x4 DC TRD Sport LB 2008 Double Cab Automatic 3" OME 885s&Shocks/ TSB 1.5AAL/ 2 sP310s in Supercrew Box - Punch 601s, Beefed up Hunter Brush guard, Tint, Fog light mod, AFE Drop in, AC and Fog light mods	so how have you adjusted your driving habits to get better MPG?

01-14-2009, 11:28 PM	#16
VooDooTrip Defector Joined: Dec 2008, #11696 Location: San Diego Age: 27 Gender: Male Posts: 230 01' BSP S/C S-Runner 2001 Xtra Cab Manual 5vzfe 3.4 v6 S/C, URD fuel Upgrade, 2.2 Pulley, fulltime locker, custom exhaust, plx, scangauge, D/P mod, amsoil drop in, 18x9.5 stern hyperblacks, BHLM, Grillcraft blackmesh, Performance Products valance, URD traction bar, R/C Tails, B&M Short shifter, QA1 Coilovers, upgraded strut rod bars with heim joints, poly bushings everywhere lol, probably some other stuff I'm leaving out..	Great buy!! Especially for tuning on a forced induction engine.. Other read outs are great too! Simple install. __________________ Yes it's a truck... and yes it's fast... Tacoberwest 2009: TacomaWorld Thread http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/sou...st-2009-a.html CustomTaco's Thread http://www.customtacos.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=130094 Brought to you by *Engage Offroad, Paradise Racing, Sittin Sicc LLC*

01-15-2009, 05:20 PM	#19
Ridingontrd Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6459 Location: Laughlin,N.V Gender: Male Posts: 4,247 06trd sport 4.0L 4x4 w/towpkg 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,KClightbar w/ProComp&K/C's 520w,TRDskidplate(black)Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,5150's@10"aal 3 pack,Light racing coilovers,1"diff.drop,Swaybar spacer,Gen's 265/70-17 AT2,de-badged,	I moved gal. till empty into the gauge display.

01-15-2009, 08:13 PM	#20
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Name: Will Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: York,South Carolina Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 22,196 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover,brush guard, hella 500(x4)custom built(by me) hitch hauler),budbuilt skids,revenge-fab sliders,inchworm locker skid,cobra cb,wilson 3 ft antenna,hi-lift jack(tool box mounted) painted stock wheels....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	what is the install like for a scanguage2?? im thinking of getting one for my 04. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners, hunter brush guard, 4 hella 500's(2 spotlight/2fog light),budbuilt skid plates,inchworm e-locker skid,revenge-fab sliders,cobra cb/loudspeaker PA, pioneer headunit/infinity reference components/2ways......plenty more still to come!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

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