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

ezhacker1 · 06-05-2009, 01:19 PM

This gauge looks neat http://www.autometer.com/ecometer/ Wonder what controls the bar lighting up, throttle position? for a pure hypermilling standpoint id get it, its a shame the KIWI MPG is having issues from reviews i read, good compareable price and has check engine tool.

Get it here for cheapest price so far: http://www.fixthisride.com/showprodu...prod_id=233052

daf62757 · 06-05-2009, 02:08 PM

There was another post about this same device. One member attempted to order it, but then had his money refunded because the device simply wasn't available.

ezhacker1 · 06-05-2009, 02:12 PM

first i heard about this device was a thread about the Yaris reviewed on mpgomatic.com

http://www.mpgomatic.com/2009/05/01/...etter-mileage/ Seems like a cool device.

CTScott · 06-05-2009, 02:49 PM

SodiumDuck and I both ordered them back in March. I got a call the next day from the place we ordered them from saying that they didn't actually have them in stock and that they didn't know when the would. I spoke to the manufacturer and they said that it was still in the final phases of development and would hopefully be shipping by the end of April. I ended up buying a used ScanGauge instead, but the ecometer, although less functional, has a bit more style.

I just checked with JEGS (who I buy a lot of parts from) today and they actually have 12 of them in stock ($69.99 each).

http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto%20Meter/1...0002/-1?CT=999

ezhacker1 · 06-05-2009, 03:23 PM

yup i saw that it was available now, that's why wanted to see if anyone has one.

roxy1 · 06-05-2009, 04:01 PM

this was posted in a yaris review thread a little while ago. he has it in the drivers side cup holder. (right around the 1:00 mark)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W4tE...eature=related

NJBob · 06-05-2009, 05:15 PM

They have a one page .pdf file with the very simple install pics. Wow, what a great gadget for cheap, eh? If you have an Adobe reader, here's the file link. --> http://www.jegs.com/InstallationInst...5/105-9100.pdf

MPC Motorsports · 06-05-2009, 05:23 PM

Scangauge II does the same thing and lots more for twice the money.

NJBob · 06-05-2009, 05:30 PM

Here's a great YouTube video of how the gadget works. Ecometer!

orangepeels · 06-05-2009, 08:15 PM

i am definitely ordering one of these.

R2D2 · 06-05-2009, 08:53 PM

I just ordered one of these from Summit Racing-74.95 shipped (Happy Father's day to me !). I'll report back after I get to try it out. One thing that really appealed to me was the fact this includes a digital tach for those of us with non S trim.

orangepeels · 06-05-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by R2D2

One thing that really appealed to me was the fact this includes a digital tach for those of us with non S trim.

That was kind of the selling point for me. I read up a little more and found that it has 4 settings. One for instantaneous mpg, average mpg, digital tach, and digital speedo. All 4 settings have the mpg bars that light up on the edge.

es lyke...pretty cool for $69 + s/h =O =P

ezhacker1 · 06-07-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangepeels

That was kind of the selling point for me. I read up a little more and found that it has 4 settings. One for instantaneous mpg, average mpg, digital tach, and digital speedo. All 4 settings have the mpg bars that light up on the edge.

es lyke...pretty cool for $69 + s/h =O =P

thats good than you get Tach reading with eco bars. Hoping for good reports.

brody9981 · 06-08-2009, 05:49 PM

SOLD!!! I will also report back once I recieve mine and give it a thorough test.....I'm gonna order from Jeg's tonight!

NJBob · 06-08-2009, 09:41 PM

I'll wait here.....it looks cool. I want one.

R2D2 · 06-10-2009, 08:02 PM

Got my ecometer today! I only had the oportunity to drive about 20 miles but my initial experiences have been very favorable.
Install was all of 60 seconds. I plugged it into the OBD connector and mounted it on the driver's side A pillar. The wire I tucked in along the trim,down the side of the dash. When you turn on the key it does it's thing and that's it.

The display is very easy to read despite it's small size and the brightness is adjustable. I was quite amazed how many bars on the ecoguage I could eliminate WITHOUT losing any speed on hills, etc by letting up on the accelerator a notch or two (fewer bars=higher mpg). You can even see the affect of a cold engine on fuel economy.

It's kind of fun to crest a hill, let off completely and watch DFCO get you 160 mpg+ lol!

TBD is the accuracy of the avg mpg reading which I'll update on later. I'm optimistic given what I've seen so far and it can be adjusted if necessary.

Very pleased so far!

Note-In my post above I typo-ed the price-it was actually 79.95 inc S/H. Sorry!

R2

ezhacker1 · 06-10-2009, 10:55 PM

R2D2. thats great to hear. I was wondering at first how it would be accurate without telling it some engine and tank data. How is the Tach. side of it doing? have you used it conjuction with the mpg bars?

YarisSedan · 06-11-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MPC Motorsports

Scangauge II does the same thing and lots more for twice the money.

Well the thing about this one is 90 percent of poeple buy scangauge for only what this thing does not really for the other stuff its just a bonus. Plus this is much easier to read.

06-05-2009, 01:19 PM	#1
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	So how 'bout that Ecometer by Auto meter? This gauge looks neat http://www.autometer.com/ecometer/ Wonder what controls the bar lighting up, throttle position? for a pure hypermilling standpoint id get it, its a shame the KIWI MPG is having issues from reviews i read, good compareable price and has check engine tool. Get it here for cheapest price so far: http://www.fixthisride.com/showprodu...prod_id=233052 Last edited by ezhacker1; 08-04-2009 at 11:19 PM.

06-05-2009, 02:08 PM	#2
daf62757 Nothing beats a Toyota! View User's Garage Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 564	There was another post about this same device. One member attempted to order it, but then had his money refunded because the device simply wasn't available. __________________ Big Dave Indianapolis, IN Synthetic Oil....its in my car.....for at least 10,000 miles!

06-05-2009, 05:15 PM	#7
NJBob View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 444	They have a one page .pdf file with the very simple install pics. Wow, what a great gadget for cheap, eh? If you have an Adobe reader, here's the file link. --> http://www.jegs.com/InstallationInst...5/105-9100.pdf __________________ \| \|

06-05-2009, 05:30 PM	#9
NJBob View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 444	Here's a great YouTube video of how the gadget works. Ecometer! __________________ \| \|

06-08-2009, 09:41 PM	#15
NJBob View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 444	I'll wait here.....it looks cool. I want one. __________________ \| \|

06-05-2009, 02:12 PM	#3
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	first i heard about this device was a thread about the Yaris reviewed on mpgomatic.com http://www.mpgomatic.com/2009/05/01/...etter-mileage/ Seems like a cool device.

06-05-2009, 02:49 PM	#4
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	SodiumDuck and I both ordered them back in March. I got a call the next day from the place we ordered them from saying that they didn't actually have them in stock and that they didn't know when the would. I spoke to the manufacturer and they said that it was still in the final phases of development and would hopefully be shipping by the end of April. I ended up buying a used ScanGauge instead, but the ecometer, although less functional, has a bit more style. I just checked with JEGS (who I buy a lot of parts from) today and they actually have 12 of them in stock ($69.99 each). http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto%20Meter/1...0002/-1?CT=999

06-05-2009, 03:23 PM	#5
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	yup i saw that it was available now, that's why wanted to see if anyone has one.

06-05-2009, 04:01 PM	#6
roxy1 Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 642	this was posted in a yaris review thread a little while ago. he has it in the drivers side cup holder. (right around the 1:00 mark) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W4tE...eature=related

06-05-2009, 05:23 PM	#8
MPC Motorsports Drives: 2008 Yaris S Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 78	Scangauge II does the same thing and lots more for twice the money.

06-05-2009, 08:15 PM	#10
orangepeels Drives: 2008 3 door LB Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 34	i am definitely ordering one of these.

06-05-2009, 08:53 PM	#11
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	I just ordered one of these from Summit Racing-74.95 shipped (Happy Father's day to me !). I'll report back after I get to try it out. One thing that really appealed to me was the fact this includes a digital tach for those of us with non S trim.

06-08-2009, 05:49 PM	#14
brody9981 Drives: 09 Mazda Miata MX5 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta Area GA Posts: 42	SOLD!!! I will also report back once I recieve mine and give it a thorough test.....I'm gonna order from Jeg's tonight!

06-10-2009, 08:02 PM	#16
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	Got mine! Got my ecometer today! I only had the oportunity to drive about 20 miles but my initial experiences have been very favorable. Install was all of 60 seconds. I plugged it into the OBD connector and mounted it on the driver's side A pillar. The wire I tucked in along the trim,down the side of the dash. When you turn on the key it does it's thing and that's it. The display is very easy to read despite it's small size and the brightness is adjustable. I was quite amazed how many bars on the ecoguage I could eliminate WITHOUT losing any speed on hills, etc by letting up on the accelerator a notch or two (fewer bars=higher mpg). You can even see the affect of a cold engine on fuel economy. It's kind of fun to crest a hill, let off completely and watch DFCO get you 160 mpg+ lol! TBD is the accuracy of the avg mpg reading which I'll update on later. I'm optimistic given what I've seen so far and it can be adjusted if necessary. Very pleased so far! Note-In my post above I typo-ed the price-it was actually 79.95 inc S/H. Sorry! R2

06-10-2009, 10:55 PM	#17
ezhacker1 Drives: Decepticon - Ravage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,462	R2D2. thats great to hear. I was wondering at first how it would be accurate without telling it some engine and tank data. How is the Tach. side of it doing? have you used it conjuction with the mpg bars?