I bought a ScanGauge II in hopes that it would help me to improve my gas mileage. It has easily done that. It wasn’t cheap, and cost me about $160 I think.
The ScanGauge plugs into the OBDII port under the dash of my car. I ran the wire under my dash, and under the steering column. I mounted the ScanGauge II with velcro in front of my instrument panel.
The ScanGuage gives my information directly from the car’s computer. It will give me many different types information. I have mine set to display MPH, MPG, throttle postion, and water temp.
Using the ScanGauge allows me to modify my driving habits to increase my fuel efficiency. I see an instant readout of how many miles per gallon I am currently getting. If I press the gas pedal down too much, I see the MPG’s drop. I have that hold a steady pedal gives me better gas mileage, then having an erratic pedal pressure. I have definatly save a bunch of money. Has it paid for itself? Not sure.  If it hasn’t, I am probably pretty close.

Posted by Rob in My Car on May 4th, 2009 | No Comments