Instant MPG meter for the yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

STANGER45 · 08-06-2009, 02:06 PM

Just checking to see if anyone has installed/where to buy a instant mpg gauge and where to mount it!

talnlnky · 08-06-2009, 02:36 PM

I've got a Scanguage II, installed it on the cover to the steering column just behind the wheel. Its about dash height...

Caliyaris on here sells them through his shop microimage. He's the one I bought from, great guy.

click here

I have it installed so the cable isn't visible, and I bought a 2nd cable so I can pop out the box in literally 1 second and use the 2nd cable to pop into a friends car to quickly check check engine lights, or just let them drive around with it for a day.

I've used it to read engine codes on a honda accord and a subaru legacy.

There is also something called the ecometer which is much cheaper, but comes with less bells and whistles.

Brentorius · 08-06-2009, 02:59 PM

Ecometer by Autometer... $67.83 shipped fom Fixthisride.com

http://www.fixthisride.com/showprodu...d=A48&pid=9100

Has: instant mpg, avg mpg, tach, mph, and radial fuel consumption gauge

Connects to your OBDII port and mounts with included velcro-type tape...

schleppy · 08-06-2009, 03:00 PM

+1 for Scangauge 2, it kicks butt.

STANGER45 · 08-06-2009, 03:33 PM

what all can you do with this scangauge 2?

BailOut · 08-06-2009, 03:36 PM

http://www.scangauge.com/features/digitalgauges.shtml

Click through the "Trip Computers" and "Scan Tool" links above the list as well.

STANGER45 · 08-06-2009, 03:40 PM

anyone have a picture of how they mounted it in their yaris?

cali yaris · 08-06-2009, 04:29 PM

I also have the Ecometer in stock, but it's $75 shipped.

Can't get any better pricing without a $10,000 order from Autometer.

Altitude · 08-06-2009, 04:39 PM

Mounted mine above the rear view mirror. Best place for it IMHO.

Mistry · 08-06-2009, 05:36 PM

IMO, If your looking for just an instant MPG you should go with the ecometer.
They have an entire thread dedicated to it in the "Fuel Economy" forum.

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18650

Hope this helps.

POORSHA · 08-06-2009, 08:26 PM

I love the SGII it's great for hypermilling as well as engine info. I mounted mine in the drivers side glove box door.

1NZYaris1 · 08-06-2009, 08:46 PM

Here's mine , +1 for buying it from Garm @ microimage

It's Velro'd too the roof , and been there for 8 month's thus far and not moved

ezhacker1 · 08-06-2009, 09:18 PM

how fast does the mpg gauge refresh? on the ecometer its 2x/sec.

Revsson · 08-07-2009, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

Here's mine , +1 for buying it from Garm @ microimage

It's Velro'd too the roof , and been there for 8 month's thus far and not moved

Velcro'd to the roof....interesting idea.

BailOut · 08-07-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezhacker1

how fast does the mpg gauge refresh? on the ecometer its 2x/sec.

The SGII has 3 selectable display update speeds: 0.5 sec, 2 sec (the default), or 5 sec.

talnlnky · 08-07-2009, 12:08 PM

scanguage is programable too... from time to time they come out with different info to show if you program it.... There is a horse power estimator that I programed into mine... its funny.... 106HP engine... and i've never seen it peak over 70.... course.... I haven't red-lined the car yet. When cruising at like 35mph it reads between 5-10hp. Cool lil gimick to show friends to make them think WOW! Cool

you can program extra trip meters in tho too...

I think it all comes down to your budget... are you willing to spend $70 or twice that amount.

DevilGirl · 08-08-2009, 02:48 PM

Does anyone know of any actual auto parts stores that carry these in stock that I might be able to get one today? AutoZone, PepBoys, Napa... Any? Either the ScanGauge or the Ecometer...

I like the idea of not having to drill holes in anything to be able to install a typical tach...

Altitude · 08-08-2009, 03:10 PM

Don't think many retail places carry the SC2 - but here's a link that might help. THere are two locations in PA. http://www.scangauge.com/buy/retail.shtml

You may have slightly better luck with the Ecometer though it is kind of new. I think autometer gauges are carried by more retail outlets.

08-06-2009, 02:06 PM	#1
STANGER45 Drives: YARIS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CHANHASSEN MN Posts: 7	Instant MPG meter for the yaris Just checking to see if anyone has installed/where to buy a instant mpg gauge and where to mount it!

08-06-2009, 02:36 PM	#2
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	I've got a Scanguage II, installed it on the cover to the steering column just behind the wheel. Its about dash height... Caliyaris on here sells them through his shop microimage. He's the one I bought from, great guy. click here I have it installed so the cable isn't visible, and I bought a 2nd cable so I can pop out the box in literally 1 second and use the 2nd cable to pop into a friends car to quickly check check engine lights, or just let them drive around with it for a day. I've used it to read engine codes on a honda accord and a subaru legacy. There is also something called the ecometer which is much cheaper, but comes with less bells and whistles. __________________

08-06-2009, 03:36 PM	#6
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	http://www.scangauge.com/features/digitalgauges.shtml Click through the "Trip Computers" and "Scan Tool" links above the list as well. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

08-06-2009, 04:29 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	I also have the Ecometer in stock, but it's $75 shipped. Can't get any better pricing without a $10,000 order from Autometer. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-06-2009, 09:18 PM	#13
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	how fast does the mpg gauge refresh? on the ecometer its 2x/sec. __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

08-06-2009, 02:59 PM	#3
Brentorius Drives: 07 Mazda MX5 Copper Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 116	Ecometer by Autometer... $67.83 shipped fom Fixthisride.com http://www.fixthisride.com/showprodu...d=A48&pid=9100 Has: instant mpg, avg mpg, tach, mph, and radial fuel consumption gauge Connects to your OBDII port and mounts with included velcro-type tape...

08-06-2009, 03:00 PM	#4
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	+1 for Scangauge 2, it kicks butt.

08-06-2009, 03:33 PM	#5
STANGER45 Drives: YARIS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CHANHASSEN MN Posts: 7	what all can you do with this scangauge 2?

08-06-2009, 03:40 PM	#7
STANGER45 Drives: YARIS Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CHANHASSEN MN Posts: 7	anyone have a picture of how they mounted it in their yaris?

08-06-2009, 05:36 PM	#10
Mistry Drives: Red Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Where Only Yaris' Can Go Posts: 71	IMO, If your looking for just an instant MPG you should go with the ecometer. They have an entire thread dedicated to it in the "Fuel Economy" forum. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18650 Hope this helps.

08-07-2009, 12:08 PM	#16
talnlnky Audio Junky Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 1,412	scanguage is programable too... from time to time they come out with different info to show if you program it.... There is a horse power estimator that I programed into mine... its funny.... 106HP engine... and i've never seen it peak over 70.... course.... I haven't red-lined the car yet. When cruising at like 35mph it reads between 5-10hp. Cool lil gimick to show friends to make them think WOW! Cool you can program extra trip meters in tho too... I think it all comes down to your budget... are you willing to spend $70 or twice that amount. __________________

08-08-2009, 02:48 PM	#17
DevilGirl Drives: 09 3dr LB MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 681	Does anyone know of any actual auto parts stores that carry these in stock that I might be able to get one today? AutoZone, PepBoys, Napa... Any? Either the ScanGauge or the Ecometer... I like the idea of not having to drill holes in anything to be able to install a typical tach... __________________ 2009 3dr LB MT Meteorite Metalic. Car bought 8/7/09. Now over 89k miles of trouble free driving, other than user error!!

08-08-2009, 03:10 PM	#18
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Don't think many retail places carry the SC2 - but here's a link that might help. THere are two locations in PA. http://www.scangauge.com/buy/retail.shtml You may have slightly better luck with the Ecometer though it is kind of new. I think autometer gauges are carried by more retail outlets.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
NEWS: TOYOTA REVEALS ALL-NEW YARIS SEDAN AT 2006 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW	VitzBoy	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	7	09-20-2023 07:50 AM
2007 Yaris Pricing Info !	YarisBueller	New YARIS Purchase Forum	104	06-24-2009 04:54 PM
is the yaris for me?	sauruman	New YARIS Purchase Forum	14	02-27-2006 08:27 PM