nevernu

Has any DIYer devised a decent monitoring system for coolant? Yeah I know the normal gauge is there but I'm thinking of something flashing when the temp gauge reading is outside certain parameters. Come on peeps here is a business opportunity!!! I know I'd buy one

jagtoes

If you don't scan your gauge during normal driving you probably shouldn't be driving. You already have 2 warnings , one being the gauge and the other being the over temp light. It doesn't take to many smarts to read them.

nevernu

yeah I guess you are right sorry to bother you.

teigen

Hello nevernu-
I too like to monitor my temps (and other things) a bit closer. I highly recommend an Ultraguage device (google it). Well worth the money. It reads all information from your OBD port. I have mine mounted right to the dash, so a quick glance will show the exact temp, rpm, mpg, etc.

The also sell cheaper OBD port devices that you can then connect to your phone and use your phone to display these types of details. However, I like that the Ultraguage is a fixed permanent item and therefore do not need to remove my phone each time.

Hope this information helps, best of luck!

nevernu

wow I'll have a good read of everything this can do

jagtoes

There is an app called Torque Pro that provides the same info. All you need is an ELM 327 OBDII port adapter for $10 and the app cost about the same. It give you all of the info that the OBDII port puts out.

chuyrobles

Not a bad idea, especially in cars with new drivers, but many folks simply don't get in the routine of scanning their gauges.

You got me looking in the web for what's out there. Found these:
http://enginewatchdog.com/index.html



http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?id=24196

http://www.speedhut.com/gauge/GR-WTR...FURqfgodxGgDMA

http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-...erature-Alarm/

http://www.jegs.com/i/Longacre-Racin...FceXfgod8m8OBQ

jagtoes

[QUOTE=chuyrobles;9890820]Not a bad idea, especially in cars with new drivers, but many folks simply don't get in the routine of scanning their gauges.

If this is the case then there will be a lot of idiots who will run out of gas.

teigen

I have never regretted spending the money for my Ultraguage, I have used it on numerous other vehicles for friends/family to help diagnose issues, codes, clear check engine lights, etc.

If you have a car without fuel consumption monitoring (i.e. MPG indicators) it also provides numerous screens for monitoring your gas mileage for trips, instant consumption, between fill-ups, etc.