You want mileage? Check this out...

[360cubes]

I came across this while searching for truck parts: http://www.autometer.com/media_newsarticle.aspx?yr=2008&mo=11&pg=1&aid=97

http://www.autometer.com/img_news/body/98.jpg

[SilverBack]

Doesn't the ScanGauge do the same thing?

[detroiter]

Looks like it's near $100 cheaper then Scanguage.

[360cubes]

Doesn't the ScanGauge do the same thing?

I never heard of ScanGauge... til' now!

[daf62757]

Looks a little more modern....but does it work....there isn't anyone out there singing its praises.

[360cubes]

Looks a little more modern....but does it work....there isn't anyone out there singing its praises.

It just came out. I saw it the other night while paging through my Truck Trend magazine. I'm sure reviews will be more readily available once the public gets more access to the unit. The only vehicle that I own and doesn't have an on board fuel economy meter is my '99 Taurus. However, it's too old to be 'modding' lol.

[Sodium Duck]

Wow, I was going to buy a tachometer, but screw that, I'm buying this. It has an, "engine load," function anyways. Great find!

Now I just have to think of a way to mount it before I buy it... Dang it, maybe I will have to reinstall my hated clock again...

[Sodium Duck]

Found a better picture and description of functions. Anyone have an idea of how this is calculating MPG? Is it the same as the ScanGauge II? That snippet on vehicle type is putting me off a little, as if its just estimating based on the size of vehicle.

If I get it I will post results on accuracy as I have been keeping extremely detailed records and stats on my fuel economy ever since I owned my Yaris.

http://thmotorsports.com/autometer/autometer_ecometer/9100/i-247602.aspx

Features:
* Customizable to the specifc vehicle’s type (compact, full size, crossover/mini-van or truck/SUV)
* Uses proprietary software to calculate fuel economy performance (real time and/or average)
* Display real time fuel economy performance in both a radial energy consumption graph and in a precise, easy-to-read digital format
* Offers 4 different modes that can be easily selected by the driver at the touch of a button – Instantaneous Fuel Economy, Average Fuel Economy, Digital Tachometer with Instantaneous Fuel Economy, Digital Speedometer with Instantaneous Fuel Economy

[Sodium Duck]

and this

[Sodium Duck]

http://phantasm.rpmware.com/autometer/autometer_ecometer/9100/i-247602.aspx

59.49 from here, + 10.25 S/H to where I am. Grand total of 69.74, not too shabby. In your face MSRP.

[Klink10]

I saw that on various other sites described as a less expensive alternative to say Scangauge etc. I still opted for the Scangauge as it does more and I wanted the code clearing capability. That does look good if all you ask for is a means to monitor fuel consumption.

[Sodium Duck]

I like the Scangauge a lot, but it's just too small for me. The code clearing is nice... but I have mechanic friends.

I want big, visible gauges and in reality all I want is a MPG gauge and a tachometer. Everything else is just showing off. lol jk

[Klink10]

I understand and it appears that is what you are looking for. Congrats.

[Sodium Duck]

where did you mount your scangauge? i dont see it hiding anywhere in your garage pics

[CTScott]

Great find at $69 shipped! I just ordered mine.

I am trying to find a junkyard upper left glovebox cover to modify. I want to mount my GPS, iPhone, and the gauge into cover, but I don't want to risk making a mess of my original one. Sparks gets $95 for a new one...

[Sodium Duck]

That sounds like a good project. Good luck in finding a junked Yaris!

[Sodium Duck]

Just ordered mine as well, salivating while I dream about taking it apart and painting it. lol

[marcus]

MY NEW GPS HAS THAT FEATURE.. PLAY GAME BEST MPG USING THE GPS TRACKER. ITS PRETTY COOL

[Klink10]

where did you mount your scangauge? i dont see it hiding anywhere in your garage pics

It is enroute at this time. My mount has been fab'd and will rest in the drivers side cupholder. Thanks for cking the garage.

[Sodium Duck]

No prob. I really like the Honda wheels by the way. Are they any lighter or heavier than stock?

[captainm27]

wow, this sounds and looks so cool! Please, post pics as soon as possible. I want one too! Darn economy! When I find something awesome like this, I would buy it in a heartbeat, but now, I always have this tugging feeling when buying stuff, even cheap stuff. Maybe it's because there are job lay offs left and right from where I work..... Man, but still! I don't know how I would mount it. Let us know if it includes any kind of mounting tools, etc.

[Sodium Duck]

I'm thinking about getting something like this, as I would still like to buy a tachometer, and a volt meter. I just need to see if the base of this ecogauge will come off so I could mount it in a normal round hole.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/52mm-UNIVERSAL-TRIPLE-SWIVEL-MOUNT-GAUGE-HOLDER-POD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1171Q7c66Q3a2 Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a1Q7c293Q3 a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem 270350191966QQitemZ270350191966QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5 fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Sodium Duck]

a pic for those unmotivated to click...

[Klink10]

Sodium, Ref. the wheels....you know I'm not really sure. I didn't get them for that. I got them because I'd seen a pic of a Yaris with them, liked the look and found a brand new set with new Michelins for 400 bucks.

[CTScott]

I ordered one of these on Monday. I still hadn't received shipping confirmation, so I called today. This thing appears to just be vaporware at this point. The company in the link above is hooked in with a multi-vendor system (where they all link to the same page of products for the same prices).

According the the person I spoke with, until Sodium and I placed our orders on Monday he never even knew that the item existed on their site. He called his distributor and he too had no clue about when the ecometer would actually be available to ship.

[daf62757]

I ordered one of these on Monday. I still hadn't received shipping confirmation, so I called today. This thing appears to just be vaporware at this point. The company in the link above is hooked in with a multi-vendor system (where they all link to the same page of products for the same prices).

According the the person I spoke with, until Sodium and I placed our orders on Monday he never even knew that the item existed on their site. He called his distributor and he too had no clue about when the ecometer would actually be available to ship.

Thanks for your posting. I was a second away from hitting the buy button and then decided to finish all the thread.

Please let us know when you do get it. I want to buy one too but don't want to tie up my money waiting for this to get in inventory.

[CTScott]

Thanks for your posting. I was a second away from hitting the buy button and then decided to finish all the thread.

Please let us know when you do get it. I want to buy one too but don't want to tie up my money waiting for this to get in inventory.

The guy from PhantasmUSA.com actually cancelled my order (and hadn't billed my card yet).

I just spoke with the manufacturer (Autometer). They have not yet released it to production, but expect to within the next two weeks. They believe that it will then be shipping to distributors by the end of the month...