Hi Robert! I love your videos they have absolutely helped me when it has come to caring for my Volvo and my other vehicles. You always knock it out of the park when it comes to the knowledge and info you pass on just wanted to say thank you!!!
This was a hugely helpful review! Thanks for going through the various settings and talking about the different scenarios you can use this for. Looking forward to plugging mine in tomorrow. :)
I have one on my 2010 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI... I programed the XGauge to monitor special gauges for the VW... like EGT, Turbo Boost, DPF back pressure and CAT temperature... Also I display actual water temp. My car has a buffered water temp gauge that shows 12Oclock when water temp is normal 170-210F.
Hi Robert, thank you for your many very informative videos. I got a scangauge2 for my Volvo 850 T5 MY 96, first registered in Sweden in September 1995. The scangauge doesnt work with the Volvo. On Tag GAUGE, it shows the titles RPM, LHK, BST, …, but it doesn’t show any values to the titles. However it works fine with a Saab 9000 MY 97. Is it possible that this Volvo is not yet really OBD2 compatible? Might it be due to a Motronic 4.3? Instead of a Motronic 4.4? Is the Volvo 850 upgeadable to a Motronic 4.4? By the way, the Veepeak you recommended works fine with the Volvo OBD2 plug. Thanks a lot, Claude
Hi Robert, I think the problem comes from different regulations in United States and Europe. In USA, OBD2 was compulsory since 1996. In Europe, it became compulsory only in 2000. So a European Volvo from 1996 has a port installed, that is similar to an OBD2 port. But the informations arriving at this port from the different ECU’s are not OBD2 compatible. It seems to be a mixture between OBD1 and OBD2. Why Volvo did that, don’t ask me. Probably money money again. Thank you for your quick reply. I’m watching almost each of your video’s. The best Volvo 850 site at all… !!! Claude
Thank you so much, Robert! You're the best! Will this work on a 1999 Volvo s70 base model. Will it show the brake & ABS system & the wheel speed sensors? My ABS brakes are engaging on their own at about 26 mph, without any warning lights being displayed. Thank you for all your help.
How accurate have you found the fuel usage.I have also read that you need to calibrate the unit for real accurate mpg information,is this easy to do.Cheers
LPFan3118 Yes, but it is an easy test. Get a fuel container, fill it with fuel, drive around until your car sputters of fuel and then stop immediately and add the fuel you have in the container. When I tested one of my cars the indicator went all the way down to 5 miles or less, and 1.5 miles later it began to sputter. I have let my current car go down to 20 or less on several occasions without any problem. BE ADVISED, running a car OUT of fuel is VERY BAD for the FUEL PUMP.
Robert DIY Ok,thank you, I will try that. But what is then when you compare with the Scan Gauge II? How accurate is the car's own computer? I mean current mpg and average mpg.
Thanks Rob DIY.How you have yours set up is that done through the menue?I dont want ot have to keep pressing the buttons whilst driving to see what the trans/coolant temp is. I orderd one yesterday and should be here some time next week.
LOL, It is pretty nice and useful. My favorite thing to do is go from A to B going 2 different routes. Check the actual gas cost each way and know which is cheapest. I tried that going to church and was able to save about $104 per year just going to church and back the cheap route.
Žilvinas Titenis It probably is, however, this OBD2 tool doesn't show the full output of the alternator. When I look at my boost gauge volts, it is usually at 14.2 or something like that.
I think I'm finally going to break down and buy this ($159.95 on Amazon). Just out of curiosity, will it show the total miles of the car? My odometer went out for about 8 years. I fixed it, so it works now, but either way, I'm not sure of how many miles are on the engine. Is there any way to figure this out?
I don't think so. It does have special features called XGauge that allows you to program the tool to do a lot of things that I have not dove into. If you go to their FaceBook page, there may be someone there that has done it. The problem with that is, if you can read it, there is a good chance that you can change it. What kind of car do you have?
Does this go for a Volvo 740? I looked online and saw that it has some sort of plug beside the brake master cyl., but I cannot find a scan tool that accepts such a plug. Any ideas?
Hi there! I have 2011 hyundai i20 who doesn't have bord computer (don't have fuel consumption info). If I install this scan gauge will it show me thefuel consumtion (in real time and, averige)? It has OBD2 connection.
Robert DIY if it says 15 for the mpg, then it could be off from 1 to 5 counts. If temp read 180, you could really have 179, 184 or any other numbers within the 1 to 5 range + or - .
Between 193 - 216. The fan should kick on at 216. It should reach this temperature withing 5 minutes of driving. Cruising on the highway it should be between 193 - 204.
I bought one a year ago after seeing it in your videos. I do like the info it gives me, but to be honest half of the things it monitors are things irrelevant to me and I find it has not really trained me to drive more conservatively, my dodge avenger also has no advanced x-gauges available i can add. But there's plenty i do love about it. My car is a base model so it does not give me any info such as mpg, voltage, i wish it showed oil pressure.
Thank you for your review and insights. I own the same gauge for 5+ years and love it very much. Coolant temp is very useful, I found too. Scan code is nice also. May you have many happy and safe miles. I plan to buy a Ultra Gauge at www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/ and am still looking for a gauge with OIL TEMP.
Oil temperature is a little higher than coolant temp, and BMW's thermostat temp is 222F, and can run as high as 229F, and cooling system temp too high is a known problem. BMW has an option to show oil temp on dash and I am in the process of fixing dead pixels. I want to make sure engine doesn't run high in temperature. Both scan gauge 2 and Ultra Gauge only have coolant temp. I like scan gauge and may consider buying Ultra Gauge to compare with it. Ultra Gauge has a bigger and thinner screen. BMW claims that running coolant as 222F burns fuel cleaner.
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Hi Robert! I love your videos they have absolutely helped me when it has come to caring for my Volvo and my other vehicles. You always knock it out of the park when it comes to the knowledge and info you pass on just wanted to say thank you!!!
+Anthony johnson Jr you are welcome. Thanks for watching.
This was a hugely helpful review! Thanks for going through the various settings and talking about the different scenarios you can use this for. Looking forward to plugging mine in tomorrow. :)
Good deal, thanks for watching.
I think you should do a quarter mile test and show how was done Robert in the Volvo
I have done a few in the past but they must have gotten erased as I move the gauge from one car to another.
Yes you can scan and reset codes.
Does it display Volvo (usable in Vida) codes or does it make it's own codes?
Just generic codes with no details.
That's a real good review on that gauge. There will be a lot of people looking to buy one of those now
They pay for themselves real quick.
Have mine since 2008, still going in the sixth vehicle.
Sweet
Great video!
Could you do a comparison between the Scangauge vs Ultragauge.
Sure, ship me an ultra-gauge.
5:11 someone was having fun😉
You should have seen the clip from a few weeks ago. lol
I have one on my 2010 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI... I programed the XGauge to monitor special gauges for the VW... like EGT, Turbo Boost, DPF back pressure and CAT temperature... Also I display actual water temp. My car has a buffered water temp gauge that shows 12Oclock when water temp is normal 170-210F.
My temp gauge is the same way.
Wow that's a really good monitoring tool.
Thanks, very informative
super helpful, thank you!!!
snowsurfandcycle Thanks for watching.
Hi Robert, thank you for your many very informative videos. I got a scangauge2 for my Volvo 850 T5 MY 96, first registered in Sweden in September 1995. The scangauge doesnt work with the Volvo. On Tag GAUGE, it shows the titles RPM, LHK, BST, …, but it doesn’t show any values to the titles. However it works fine with a Saab 9000 MY 97. Is it possible that this Volvo is not yet really OBD2 compatible? Might it be due to a Motronic 4.3? Instead of a Motronic 4.4? Is the Volvo 850 upgeadable to a Motronic 4.4? By the way, the Veepeak you recommended works fine with the Volvo OBD2 plug.
Thanks a lot,
Claude
I don't understand what message you are sending me but my Scan Gauge works pretty well with my '95.
Hi Robert, I think the problem comes from different regulations in United States and Europe. In USA, OBD2 was compulsory since 1996. In Europe, it became compulsory only in 2000. So a European Volvo from 1996 has a port installed, that is similar to an OBD2 port. But the informations arriving at this port from the different ECU’s are not OBD2 compatible. It seems to be a mixture between OBD1 and OBD2. Why Volvo did that, don’t ask me. Probably money money again. Thank you for your quick reply. I’m watching almost each of your video’s. The best Volvo 850 site at all… !!!
Claude
Thank you Robert !maybe you have information about diagnostic and scan tool for android ?
+Jānis Sinkevich no I don't. There is a lot of info on Matthew's Volvo site. Stuff about a torque app.
Thank you very much Robert !!
Finally bought one
Nice. Is the 850 running?
Thanks for the information, Robert! I subs!
thanks for watching.
Does it automatically sense your vehicle type and display appropriate data or do you have to enter your VIN or vehicle info?
Set up a few things in the set-up menu.
dude! awesome video. Thanks for letting me know what my new toy does, especially since I never read the instructions!
LOL, very nice. Thanks for watching.
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I been thinking bout one for my 94 850
cool
Thank you so much, Robert! You're the best! Will this work on a 1999 Volvo s70 base model. Will it show the brake & ABS system & the wheel speed sensors? My ABS brakes are engaging on their own at about 26 mph, without any warning lights being displayed. Thank you for all your help.
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Thank you so much Robert!!
Very good review. Can you add data points? I want to be able to read and monitor my automatic transmission temperature.
If your car reports that info to the computer, it's a good chance that you can. Check their website.
Hi Robert!! Do you leave your scanguage in your car ? Is it able to withstand the temperature in a car? For example, summer and winter.
Dee-Dee Overton Yes I do. Don't like to when temps go over 90 degrees F but I have.
What say you about the negative reviews on Amazon?
I don't know, I have not seen those reviews.
Great review man,cheers.
+Shane Gunn thanks for watching.
How accurate have you found the fuel usage.I have also read that you need to calibrate the unit for real accurate mpg information,is this easy to do.Cheers
Very close. You really only need to calibrate it to get the "miles to empty" to work.
Good job. Going to order one unless the Ultragauge wins in my final research.
john21031 From what I have read, the Ultra gauge has a harder learning curve but it has a few features that I like.
Can it reset/turn off the check engine lamp?
LittleGojira, yes it does.
Hi Robert! Have you tested that how accurate is the trip computer of these 850s in case of fuel consumption? Can we believe it?
LPFan3118 Yes, but it is an easy test. Get a fuel container, fill it with fuel, drive around until your car sputters of fuel and then stop immediately and add the fuel you have in the container. When I tested one of my cars the indicator went all the way down to 5 miles or less, and 1.5 miles later it began to sputter. I have let my current car go down to 20 or less on several occasions without any problem. BE ADVISED, running a car OUT of fuel is VERY BAD for the FUEL PUMP.
Robert DIY Ok,thank you, I will try that. But what is then when you compare with the Scan Gauge II? How accurate is the car's own computer? I mean current mpg and average mpg.
That is what I was talking about, the car's computer. It's dead on.
Thanks Rob DIY.How you have yours set up is that done through the menue?I dont want ot have to keep pressing the buttons whilst driving to see what the trans/coolant temp is.
I orderd one yesterday and should be here some time next week.
+x ym you can leave it on the display.
I'm starting to think your scanner is better than the matco md1052 that I have
LOL, It is pretty nice and useful. My favorite thing to do is go from A to B going 2 different routes. Check the actual gas cost each way and know which is cheapest. I tried that going to church and was able to save about $104 per year just going to church and back the cheap route.
shouldn't it be charging at 14+V?
Žilvinas Titenis It probably is, however, this OBD2 tool doesn't show the full output of the alternator. When I look at my boost gauge volts, it is usually at 14.2 or something like that.
I think I'm finally going to break down and buy this ($159.95 on Amazon). Just out of curiosity, will it show the total miles of the car? My odometer went out for about 8 years. I fixed it, so it works now, but either way, I'm not sure of how many miles are on the engine. Is there any way to figure this out?
I don't think so. It does have special features called XGauge that allows you to program the tool to do a lot of things that I have not dove into. If you go to their FaceBook page, there may be someone there that has done it. The problem with that is, if you can read it, there is a good chance that you can change it. What kind of car do you have?
Hi. Will it display vacuum and turbo boost ?
Not on my car.
is the display constant or needs to be pressed to see ❓❓❓❓
stays on all the time if the car is running.
@@RobertDIY i was hoping it did, mine arrived today, awesome review, keep up the good work 😁👍
Does this go for a Volvo 740? I looked online and saw that it has some sort of plug beside the brake master cyl., but I cannot find a scan tool that accepts such a plug. Any ideas?
+TR7 TRIUMPH Nope.
Why do you have to keep pessing the bottom right button?Dont it stay on while engine running?
+x ym there are 2 ways to keep it on. Mine is set to voltage fluctuations.
Hi there! I have 2011 hyundai i20 who doesn't have bord computer (don't have fuel consumption info). If I install this scan gauge will it show me thefuel consumtion (in real time and, averige)? It has OBD2 connection.
Mladen H Yes it will.
Hey Robert my Toyota Camry manual says it holds 18.5 gallons but the scan gauge has 18 and 19 gallons. How do I setup the gauge up for 18.5 gallons
Just do 18 to be safe.
Ok
Will the rpm work in a 96 f150 without a rpm gauge
sure
Transmission tamputur?
On newer cars.
It can tell Transmission Oil Temperature ?
I'm not sure. You can check their website.
Does it display how much gas I have left in the tank?
Nightserk Not gallons but miles left to travel before empty. If reset when you refill.
Nightserk you can program the XGauge in it to display that plus more
can you monitor trans temp?? thats the main thing i want to use this for
+radioactiveload I don't know. You should check their website.
Its possible, i just checked.
+radioactiveload Some cars do not report it. :(
The only bad thing about this tool is that in fine writting the readings no matter what is being viewed is +- 1through 5.
I don't understand what you are saying.
Robert DIY if it says 15 for the mpg, then it could be off from 1 to 5 counts. If temp read 180, you could really have 179, 184 or any other numbers within the 1 to 5 range + or - .
How do u hook it up the the trans to get the temp
I have no idea.
Does it show the water temperature?
Yes.
Thanks.
What's the optimum engine temperature an N/A 850 should be running at idle?
Between 193 - 216. The fan should kick on at 216. It should reach this temperature withing 5 minutes of driving. Cruising on the highway it should be between 193 - 204.
Just got myself a scan gauge, thanks for posting those numbers. That's very helpful.
My coolant temp is a constant 170F. I usually get around 27 MPG highway. Should I be worried about anything?
You should replace your thermostat. You will probably get better mpg and cut down on engine wear.
The damn thing must be stuck open. Do you recommend a 90C (193F) Wahler thermostat or an OEM Volvo product?
I bought one a year ago after seeing it in your videos. I do like the info it gives me, but to be honest half of the things it monitors are things irrelevant to me and I find it has not really trained me to drive more conservatively, my dodge avenger also has no advanced x-gauges available i can add. But there's plenty i do love about it. My car is a base model so it does not give me any info such as mpg, voltage, i wish it showed oil pressure.
What year is your car?
@@RobertDIY2011 dodge avenger express 2.4l . I was unable to find any useful xguage for it.
Pretty sure thats total fuel consumption... I dont think the scan gauge knows your current gas prices.
You insert the gas price you pay ever time you fill up (optional).
Can this act like an odometer
+THK JAKE absolutely.
thanks but how do you get to it
+THK JAKE Simply change the display until speed shows up.
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Thank you for your review and insights. I own the same gauge for 5+ years and love it very much. Coolant temp is very useful, I found too. Scan code is nice also. May you have many happy and safe miles. I plan to buy a Ultra Gauge at www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/ and am still looking for a gauge with OIL TEMP.
Philip Yuen What would be the purpose of an oil temp gauge?
Oil temperature is a little higher than coolant temp, and BMW's thermostat temp is 222F, and can run as high as 229F, and cooling system temp too high is a known problem. BMW has an option to show oil temp on dash and I am in the process of fixing dead pixels. I want to make sure engine doesn't run high in temperature. Both scan gauge 2 and Ultra Gauge only have coolant temp. I like scan gauge and may consider buying Ultra Gauge to compare with it. Ultra Gauge has a bigger and thinner screen. BMW claims that running coolant as 222F burns fuel cleaner.
So, what would be the purpose of an oil temp gauge?
Rounds per minute...lmao
+mattchu73 guns and stuff you are welcome
I didn't say thanks. I actually think this is a pretty shitty review. Get it right. You're all over the place. "Rounds per minute". WTF.
Again, you're welcome.
If only it wasn't so ugly....
+Alvin Brinson LOL, you can hide it under the seat. There is another tool called the Ultra Gauge.