ScanGauge vs UltraGauge
It’s been brought to my attention that there are OBDII computers out there that can give me a lot of valuable information about my engine and drivetrain in real time. ScanGauge was recommended but so ...
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Desert Captain wrote:
I would never own a motorhome or truck without a Scan Gauge. I've had mine for 11 years, bought it for my 5.4L V-8 F-150 when I was towing a 22' TT. When I bought the Class C I just reprogrammed it for the 6.8L V-10 and have not looked back. The install was all of about 4 minutes, two small pieces of velcro and a wire tie for the excess coil behind the dash. It just does not get much simpler than that.
For the record I always run with average and real time mpg's displayed along with transmission fluid {X Gauge function} and coolant temp. The first trip I took with the SC I got 10 percent better mileage just by watching the displays and playing the game of trying to keep my real time mileage higher than the average. I figure I got my $139 back in about 6 months just on fuel savings.
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D.C. - I just watch the good old (analog??, teehee) Ford dash guage for engine temperature - and of course it's never moved since I've owned our E450 Class C. What kind of engine and transmission temperatures have you seen when climbing grades and pulling your trailer in hot summer temperatures?
P.S. #1 The 5R110 transmission on our 2005 E450 mysteriously failed at around 60K miles ... and I wonder if it was because of it running too hot at times through the years when going up grades with the transmissioon NOT in Tow Haul mode ... hence maybe excessive clutch slippage and the consequent generated heat inside the tranny.
P.S. #2 Now I keep Tow Haul mode engaged almost all of the time to maybe help reduce clutch slippage heat on grades.
