Scanner and MPG info
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From: Billerica, MA
Well there are plenty of scanners out there that will scan these trucks, as long as they are OBDII. If your looking to buy a scanner for your truck then Auto Enginuity is a very affordable software that you can use to scan, but you need a laptop to use it. AE is also the cheapest that I have found, under $400, there are also snap-on scanners and a few other ones but they can be as much as $10,000... As for mpg's, just keep track of how many miles you go and keep track of how many gallons were at your last fill up and then divide the two. It won't be to accurate if you just use one fill up, so I typically go three and make sure I keep the three reciepts and I write down what my tripometer says on the back of them. Then just add up the miles and add up the gallons and then divide and there is mpg.
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From: Reno, NV
Great info there, i have looked into the AE and it looks great, but i have seen a ad for a scanner from autozone that plugs into the obd II port and is like having other gauges as well as a scanner. I forgot the name and was wondering if anyone has used this on the diesels?
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From: Rogue River, OR
You may be thinking of this unit. Several forum members have it and so far I haven't heard anything negative.
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From: Chicago and Mt Carroll IL
You can try a search for ScanGauge II, plugs into the obd port and is small enough to mount just about anywhere. Real time mpg, avg mpg, miles to empty, gallons remaining are among the many useful features. Allows for adjustments in tire swaps etc. Mine has been very reliable so far. About 160 bucks, bought mine from Terrapass but I think you can order direct from scangauge too.
