I know several members on here are using the Scangauge to monitor trans temp but I was wondering about the Ultragauge and how it compares. It's about half the cost and I like the way the display is lighted better. I have a 2001 1500 Suburban 5.3 with tow package but no trans temp gauge like the 2500 has. It's easy and affordable to retrofit 2003 and newer but about $250 to do a 2001 so a OBII gauge seems like a reasonable alternative if it will work. Any thoughts on either will be appreciated.

haven't used the ultraguage, but have the scangauge in 3 vehicles. If you want to measure transmission temp with the scangauge just make sure that the vehicle you have has codes for the scangauge to support transmission temp. not all vehicles do.

I bought a Edge gauge at Amazon.com for $310. I looked at the scan gauge, and wanted more features.I can monitor cylinder head temp, transmission temp, coolant temp and many others. It also monitors MPG and I wanted to monitor RPM on the 2001 van that I bought without a tach. I know - more expensive, but think of it this way. It can me moved from vehicle to vehicle, and can also check all the engine codes too.Fred.

Do you have an Android smartphone? I use this OBDII Bluetooth reader with the Torque Pro app on the Google Play store. Less than $30 for the combo and can read more than what most of us need. Tach, speed, coolant temp, accelration rate, MPG, and other things. Compare before you buy. Out of the box it does not monitor trans temps, but you can add custom gauges if you can find the right PID for your truck. But just as ktmrfs said, not all vehicles have that available. My truck has a trans temp readout so I don't need it in the app.

Golden, my Scangauge does everything you mentioned and more.

lbrjet wrote:Golden, my Scangauge does everything you mentioned and more.X2 For less than half the money.:C

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marquette
Explorer
Jul 04, 2015
Anyone have any dealings with Ultragauge? I don't see a phone number on their web site. I like the cost idea of using my phone but think I would rather have a separate unit.
deltabravo
Nomad
Jul 04, 2015
I had a Scanguage in my commuter car from 05-11. It served me well, but there's a lot more advanced options out there now.

In my Jeep JK I used an Aeroforce Interceptor gauge.

In my 06 truck I use an Edge Insight CTS2
in my 09 truck I use an Edge Insight CTS
Community Alumni
Jul 06, 2015
marquette wrote:
Anyone have any dealings with Ultragauge? I don't see a phone number on their web site. I like the cost idea of using my phone but think I would rather have a separate unit.

I believe everything is done online and through email. They're pretty quick to respond. When I ordered a unit a few years ago, it was on back order because of a version change. When I would send an email in, I would normally get a response back in 30 minutes or so.
marquette
Explorer
Jul 06, 2015
proxim2020 what email address did you use to contact Ultragauge?
WE3ZS
Explorer II
Jul 06, 2015
marquette wrote:
proxim2020 what email address did you use to contact Ultragauge?

I found this info here. http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge/support/UltraGauge_Support_LP.html
marquette
Explorer
Jul 07, 2015
Thanks for the address.

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