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ScanGauge or UltraGauge???

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by moe2o4, Aug 26, 2015.

  1. Aug 26, 2015 at 11:49 AM
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    moe2o4

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    Hey guys,

    Thinking about getting either a ScanGauge or a Ultra Gauge to monitor mpg and so forth. Did some research and was wondering which you guys prefer. I can get a Scanguage for $112 from Advance Auto or a UltraGuage from their site http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/, the UltraGuage MX 1.3 for $75.95. I got a 2013 Toyota Tacoma Accesscab 4 Cylinder 5 speed.

    Thanks guys!
     
  2. Aug 26, 2015 at 12:02 PM
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    I have a scanguage, Works well and fits nicely on top of the steering column.
     
  3. Aug 26, 2015 at 12:09 PM
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    You guys got any pics of them?
     
  4. Aug 26, 2015 at 12:10 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    ScanGauge or Torque.

    Hated my UltraGauge.
     
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  5. Aug 26, 2015 at 12:16 PM
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    moe2o4

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    So you use both lol?
     
  6. Aug 26, 2015 at 12:24 PM
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    Holy smokes lol. Just wondering what to go with. How do you like the UG better than the SG?
     
  7. Aug 26, 2015 at 12:29 PM
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    Also is that mound you have it on the mirror, a mount UG sells on their site?
     
  8. Aug 26, 2015 at 12:34 PM
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    Ah ok!!!!!! Decisions Decisions......
     
  9. Aug 26, 2015 at 12:37 PM
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    And there is 3 UG gauges, which one is best?
     
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    I just bought a UG EM Plus last week for $90 after shipping. So far, I love it. I went with it over the SG because it was cheaper and it looks better IMO. Plus larger text makes it easier to read. I mounted it on the lower left corner of the windshield for now.

    I quickly noticed that I had horrible shifting habits. I anticipate a 3-5 mpg increase, depending on how accurate the MPG readout is compared to the old manual fill-up calculation.
     
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    UG plus. More gauges displayed, better display, more mounting options, MUCH cheaper than SG.
     
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    Has anybody that owns a SG or UG compared the mpg to the mpg that you figure the normal way.

    And what I mean by the normal way , is gallons used per miles driven. Not by re - zero the odometer method that some do.

    Also can those gauges be calibrated?
     
  13. Aug 26, 2015 at 4:19 PM
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    bump. Any thoughts guys?
     
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    How are you getting it for 112? I'm seeing 159 with 10% off
     
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    promo code "trt30"
     
  17. Aug 27, 2015 at 10:56 AM
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    But i don't need the expensive one since i don't have a trans cooler.
     
  19. Aug 27, 2015 at 11:21 AM
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    I have always wanted an ultragauge but never followed thru with buying one...
     
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    Yea, but the EM Plus is only $5 more than the EM. Be nice to have if you ever use it in an automatic vehicle.
     

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