Which Scangauge II gauges are you monitoring?
I have been using mine for years and really only keep it on MPG, VOLTS, TRANSMISSION TEMP and COOLANT TEMP. I did have it on RPMs for a while but saw no use. My 03 has no tach either. I don't like t...
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These are the ones I watch with my Scan Gauge.
Oil Pressure
Trans Temp
Engine Temp
Boost
The first three I watch very carefully.
I suspect if one of the first three were to get out of hand and you did not do something about it then you will have plenty of time to watch the road while waiting for a tow truck.
I also watch an EGT gauge which is separate from the Scan Gauge.
Of the 5 items the EGT in my mind is the most important and the one I use to decide when I need to back off the throttle. The Trans Temp and Engine Temp will normally stay in line if the EGT's are kept inline.
Oil Pressure
Trans Temp
Engine Temp
Boost
The first three I watch very carefully.
I suspect if one of the first three were to get out of hand and you did not do something about it then you will have plenty of time to watch the road while waiting for a tow truck.
I also watch an EGT gauge which is separate from the Scan Gauge.
Of the 5 items the EGT in my mind is the most important and the one I use to decide when I need to back off the throttle. The Trans Temp and Engine Temp will normally stay in line if the EGT's are kept inline.
