So how 'bout that Ecometer by Auto meter? - Page 12 - Toyota Yaris Forums

wingdood · 08-15-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Woody_Woodchuck

I thought the same thing, especially with having 4 gauges displayed at the same time. It is easy to read at a glance and I have not had troubles looking at one gauge and reading it.

The problem is it only updates every… 2 seconds I believe, in fast mode so you are not getting all the readings. Best bet for a functional tachometer is to buy a dial one. The SG suffices to check the rpm’s while crusing.

does anyone know if the Ecometer's tach updates slower or faster than the Scangauge's?

Henry G. · 08-18-2009, 04:37 PM

Scangauge updates every 1/2 second in fast mode, pretty darn good. Its way more product for the money IMO.

ezhacker1 · 08-19-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Henry G.

Scangauge updates every 1/2 second in fast mode, pretty darn good. Its way more product for the money IMO.

therefore, it is the same refresh rate as the Ecometer, both are 2x a sec.

mrbond · 08-22-2009, 11:05 AM

Just got an Ecometer yesterday from Garm, and I have to say this is probably one of the best things I've bought for the Yaris, right up there with the Fujitsubo. I drove the car the way I normally do, and I'm getting about 36.6 mpg average. It's great to be able to have a tangible way of monitoring the effect your driving style has on mpg. Can't wait till the next tank, so I can experiment with different ways of driving. Greatest $70 so far.

Henry G. · 08-23-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ezhacker1

therefore, it is the same refresh rate as the Ecometer, both are 2x a sec.

Cool. Does it monitor everything else too and clear trouble codes? If so its a bargain....

R2D2 · 08-23-2009, 03:27 PM

The ecometer does not display or erase trouble codes. If you want that capability and extra engine info the SG II is the way to go. If you only need instant mpg, avg mpg and tach than the ecometer is a less expensive way to get there.

R2

ezhacker1 · 08-24-2009, 11:30 AM

engine codes would complete the perfectness of the ecometer.

talnlnky · 08-24-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by R2D2

The ecometer does not display or erase trouble codes. If you want that capability and extra engine info the SG II is the way to go. If you only need instant mpg, avg mpg and tach than the ecometer is a less expensive way to get there.

R2

Code reading/erasing is awesome... I've already used it on 2 peoples cars.. the GF's and a co-workers... both cars are 00 or newer too

R2D2 · 08-24-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by talnlnky

Code reading/erasing is awesome... I've already used it on 2 peoples cars.. the GF's and a co-workers... both cars are 00 or newer too

Yep a code reader is handy alright! I went with the ecometer though because I already had an Innova scan tool and all I really needed was the tach and instant mpg. Both units have their place depending on what you need and how much one wants to spend.

R2

ezhacker1 · 09-02-2009, 05:56 PM

iv noticed that using neutral a lot compared to DFCO produces near perfect readings at the pump. DFCO seems to result in readings ~7% higher than actual. anyone else?

Sodium Duck · 09-02-2009, 06:42 PM

I used to use neutral to coast a lot a long time ago, one day I just switched over to never using neutral. I went from consistently getting 36MPG to 39MPG.

Sandwash · 09-02-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

I used to use neutral to coast a lot a long time ago, one day I just switched over to never using neutral. I went from consistently getting 36MPG to 39MPG.

I believe your results per calcs - but it defies common sense considering total disengagement that is 'neutral.' Even with engine cut-off, you wouldn't expect these results. Will be getting ecometer soon and will let all know of change of habits and mpg upon monitoring.

09box · 09-09-2009, 09:03 AM

I know it has probably been all spelled out but what exactly is involved in the install of this?

DevilGirl · 09-09-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 09box

I know it has probably been all spelled out but what exactly is involved in the install of this?

I have my Ecometer sittin on my dash to the left of the gauge cluster (double-sided tape), with the wire running across the dash under my TomTom mount, and down the a-pillar to the OBDII port. (I'll try to post a pic later today if I remember.)

Really, all you need to do is plug it into the OBDII, run your wire how you want it, and mount it where you want it. That's all.

R2D2 · 09-09-2009, 01:57 PM

DevilGirl,

So you bought the ecometer-how do you like it so far?

R2

DevilGirl · 09-09-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by R2D2

DevilGirl,

So you bought the ecometer-how do you like it so far?

R2

It's good. I use it for the tach and the MPG's. I'm still working on evening out my acceleration techniques (darn manual tranny

), but I think once I get that worked out, it will become even more useful than it is.

I also have the TomTom Go 740 Live which alerts me when I go above a set speed (72 for me), so I have that as a backup to help keep my speeding under control. Came in handy today. There was a cop sitting with a radar detector on the way home today.

R2D2 · 09-10-2009, 03:26 PM

Good glad it's working out. Most people seem to be very happy with them.

R2

Twistoffate0817 · 09-10-2009, 07:32 PM

I want to get one of these, how hard is it to hook up? I know nothing about cars or mechanical issues with cars..so will i have a hard time hooking it up? And does it calculate when your sitting there idle?

08-22-2009, 11:05 AM	#202
mrbond View User's Garage Drives: 2008 meteorite hatchback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 960	Just got an Ecometer yesterday from Garm, and I have to say this is probably one of the best things I've bought for the Yaris, right up there with the Fujitsubo. I drove the car the way I normally do, and I'm getting about 36.6 mpg average. It's great to be able to have a tangible way of monitoring the effect your driving style has on mpg. Can't wait till the next tank, so I can experiment with different ways of driving. Greatest $70 so far. __________________ - HOOOEY! That's one tahny little cawr! What the heck kinda toy is that? - A Toyota Yaris - A whut Yaris?

08-23-2009, 03:27 PM	#204
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	The ecometer does not display or erase trouble codes. If you want that capability and extra engine info the SG II is the way to go. If you only need instant mpg, avg mpg and tach than the ecometer is a less expensive way to get there. R2 __________________ "The howl was the sound of God’s casting pot, the morphing of my cells into shape, the forming of oceans out of molten premordial plasma. And I could feel it. I could cry for it. I could cry with it." -The Fitful One

08-24-2009, 11:30 AM	#205
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	engine codes would complete the perfectness of the ecometer. __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

09-02-2009, 05:56 PM	#208
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	iv noticed that using neutral a lot compared to DFCO produces near perfect readings at the pump. DFCO seems to result in readings ~7% higher than actual. anyone else? __________________ Check out my Build thread: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52274

09-02-2009, 06:42 PM	#209
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	I used to use neutral to coast a lot a long time ago, one day I just switched over to never using neutral. I went from consistently getting 36MPG to 39MPG. __________________ 42.88

08-18-2009, 04:37 PM	#200
Henry G. Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: May 2009 Location: So Cal. Posts: 100	Scangauge updates every 1/2 second in fast mode, pretty darn good. Its way more product for the money IMO.

09-09-2009, 09:03 AM	#211
09box Drives: 09 grey Yaris hatch Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 35	I know it has probably been all spelled out but what exactly is involved in the install of this?

09-09-2009, 01:57 PM	#213
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	DevilGirl, So you bought the ecometer-how do you like it so far? R2 __________________ "The howl was the sound of God’s casting pot, the morphing of my cells into shape, the forming of oceans out of molten premordial plasma. And I could feel it. I could cry for it. I could cry with it." -The Fitful One

09-10-2009, 03:26 PM	#215
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	Good glad it's working out. Most people seem to be very happy with them. R2 __________________ "The howl was the sound of God’s casting pot, the morphing of my cells into shape, the forming of oceans out of molten premordial plasma. And I could feel it. I could cry for it. I could cry with it." -The Fitful One

09-10-2009, 07:32 PM	#216
Twistoffate0817 My Little Blue Egg :) Drives: '09 3 door Yaris Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 185	I want to get one of these, how hard is it to hook up? I know nothing about cars or mechanical issues with cars..so will i have a hard time hooking it up? And does it calculate when your sitting there idle?