I thought the latest 2021-2022 chassis instrumentation already provides lots of information.
For our 2007 E350 chassis, many years ago I added a ScanGauge-II on top of the rear view back-up camera as shown. I tucked the wiring behind the head liner and "A" pillar trim for a professional looking installation. Needless to say, it stays put. I appreciate having it.
I personally like to show fuel-rated information including the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) which tells me how far down I have the gas pedal. Sometimes I don't realize I have the pedal to the metal until lifting my foot. Backing up a lot on the throttle can sometime yield very little difference in speed when on a gentile many-mile incline.
For our 2007 E350 chassis, many years ago I added a ScanGauge-II on top of the rear view back-up camera as shown. I tucked the wiring behind the head liner and "A" pillar trim for a professional looking installation. Needless to say, it stays put. I appreciate having it.
I personally like to show fuel-rated information including the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) which tells me how far down I have the gas pedal. Sometimes I don't realize I have the pedal to the metal until lifting my foot. Backing up a lot on the throttle can sometime yield very little difference in speed when on a gentile many-mile incline.
I went with a phone app to monitor my trucks vitals. It's called Torque Pro and as far as I know, only works on Android phones.. It connects to different brands of ODB2 connectors..
The "gauges" in my 13 F150 don't move after they reach their 'normal' position. The only time they will actually move is when you have reached some very high temp level or if the oil pressure goes < 5psi.
I paid $5 to get the full version Torque Pro app. I think I paid around $25 for the BAFX ODB2 adapter that links to the TP app on the phone.
You can setup a lot of "PID" data that monitors actual temps and a bunch of other stuff you will never really care about..
Unfortunately, it DOES NOT monitor oil PSI or TEMP.. That might just be that my ODB2 does not have that info in the ECU for 2013?
Anyway, has worked for me since around 2018 and really helped me adjust my driving habits and how I let the rig tow in various conditions.
Good luck! Mitch
The "gauges" in my 13 F150 don't move after they reach their 'normal' position. The only time they will actually move is when you have reached some very high temp level or if the oil pressure goes < 5psi.
I paid $5 to get the full version Torque Pro app. I think I paid around $25 for the BAFX ODB2 adapter that links to the TP app on the phone.
You can setup a lot of "PID" data that monitors actual temps and a bunch of other stuff you will never really care about..
Unfortunately, it DOES NOT monitor oil PSI or TEMP.. That might just be that my ODB2 does not have that info in the ECU for 2013?
Anyway, has worked for me since around 2018 and really helped me adjust my driving habits and how I let the rig tow in various conditions.
Good luck! Mitch
