Ultra gauge scan/parameter tool

[Hpiracr28]

Has anyone used this? I'd like to purchase it for my 2003 grand prix, just don't know of its accuracy. It says it reads codes, engine parameters and a bunch of other crap...for $70.

[Scottydoggs]

got a droid phone or tablet? torque app runs less then 20 bucks and does all that and more.

[Fivefingerdeathpunch]

I've seen them before, they work but the update speed isn't as fast as say a Scangauge 2 or a Aeroforce scangauge.

Watch youtube video's, you'll see the speed of it.

[Hpiracr28]

got a droid phone or tablet? torque app runs less then 20 bucks and does all that and more.

Got an android phone. Is this the one where you buy the adapter to plug in and connect with Bluetooth?

[Scottydoggs]

yes. elm 327

[Hpiracr28]

Watched some YouTube videos on both. Both seem nice. Looks like the ultra gauge updates every second, whereas the torque app is closer to instant updates. I do like not having to use my phone and having something dash mounted. Not sure. Have to ponder it more lol. Thanks for some insight tho.

[SgtMarshal]

there are a lot of different phone mounts for cars. I saw one that went inside the cd player, and another that was fastened to the cup holder. the torque pro with the smartphone is the cheapest because most people already have an android device. the advantage of the aeroforce is the convenience offered to be able to mount it once and forget it, but at 225 for a new one, the cost is up there. a data rate of 1 second is way too slow for anyone to even consider using.

[Hpiracr28]

Here's a good question though...would the gas level on the torque app or ultra gauge read correctly if my car dash gas gauge isn't reading properly? Doesnt the ecm relay that sensor level back?

[Scottydoggs]

nether will read the fuel gauge.

[WarStryker13]

I haven't seen a fuel gauge reading on torque yet, but that doesn't mean that it's not there somewhere. lol

edit: guess not.

[Turbocharged400sbc]

i dont believe it can interface with the BCM/read the BCM PID's

[J57ltr]

Torque will read fuel level as a percentage, at least on my 05' it will. There are a bunch of other things like engine run time, last trip and I want to say 2 other things related to fuel level or use.