SCANGAUGE question

[tyler_ofspain]

Have any of the scangauge II owners used there scangauge to test their horsepower

[jmaclean]

I was contemplating getting a scangauge for my V. Are you into hypermiling? What techniques do you employ to increase mileage -- shifting into 'N' on hills, etc? I have a friend who's a hypermiler and he turns his car off completely when gliding into his neighborhood and sometimes on the road. I've heard that that is not good for the CVT, as it cuts off lubrication. What-da-ya-know!!?

[reyes1212]

Yes I have the II, but I had to adjust the speed a bit. a 3% or so increase in order to get a better speed rating, cus it was saying 43 when the needle was clearly in the 45 spot.

[ericb2410]

Yes I have the II, but I had to adjust the speed a bit. a 3% or so increase in order to get a better speed rating, cus it was saying 43 when the needle was clearly in the 45 spot.

Yep, my adjustment is about 3 or 4% on mine, but it's a great tool overall. For instance, that blue low temperature light goes off at 129*F. There's so much other stuff it does that I love, and the MPG estimate per tank tends to be very close to correct. I highly recommend it!

[reyes1212]

Yep, my adjustment is about 3 or 4% on mine, but it's a great tool overall. For instance, that blue low temperature light goes off at 129*F. There's so much other stuff it does that I love, and the MPG estimate per tank tends to be very close to correct. I highly recommend it!

YESSSS I LOVE IT AS WELLLLLI like to see the Intake temps, miles until empty, etc...great tooool!

[tyler_ofspain]

Ya i live in the mountains of colorado and I love to just get up to like 95 down a hill and just turn my car off... kinda works for gas millage ; )

[jmaclean]

Ya i live in the mountains of colorado and I love to just get up to like 95 down a hill and just turn my car off... kinda works for gas millage ; )

I was told by my co-worker (hypermiler) that it's not a good idea to turn off cars with CVT - something to do with lubrication. I do shift into neutral on long hills to decrease the RPM's.

[marleyfan]

I do shift into neutral on long hills to decrease the RPM's.

In many areas this is illegal. Plus without the engine slowing you down the hill you have to use your brakes to check your speed. This could burn out the brakes long before normal use necessitating new brakes, thereby negating any minimal fuel saving you may have gained.

[tyler_ofspain]

Well i drive stick so i don't have to worry about the cvt and who said anything about braking lol

[cansecokid]

Putting some pennies aside to buy the ScanGauge II...It's well worth it to understand more about the Versa, your driving habits, and ways to increase MPG and fuel economy

[tyler_ofspain]

ya i'm really happy with mine and you it looks pretty nifty when you change the colors to match your gauge pod

[cansecokid]

Tyler, was the set-up / installation fairly easy? Have you found the ScanGauge to be user friendly?

[tyler_ofspain]

Tyler, was the set-up / installation fairly easy? Have you found the ScanGauge to be user friendly?

The installation could not be easier, just reach down and plug it in. The set up is just playing with buttons until you get it just how you want it and the only thing i had to adjust is the speed about 3 mph but it is one of the most user friendly devices i've used... highly recommended

[clarkemode]

I found that using my Scangauge, that I had to have the fuel % calculated at 11% or so to get the correct "gallons to empty" of fill-up gallons. I do admit the gauge is very informative and the color choices they give can match the orange glow of the Versa.

[cansecokid]

Thank you for that comforting information. I am now more calm about getting the ScanGauge because it's so user friendly...Can't wait to get it!

[longo]

I too am waiting for a ScanGauge and in the meantime, looking through all the interesting MPG booster tips that have e-links off the site.

If you check all the info on the ScanGauge site you will see all the features, it does have a site for HP check, but for real HP acuracy, Power needs to be tested on a Dyno....(=expen$ive)

If anyone on the Versa forum wants to order one with a $5.00 off discount he has told me to just add that Info on your order...

I plan on drilling a hole for the wire in that box with the door, over the radio , fishing the wire down to the OBDII plug and putting it in there, out of site when not in use.

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Modified by longo at 3:52 PM 3/30/2008

[bigdog]

i love my scan gauge. makes you a little more awear about ur mpg or it does me.

[cansecokid]

I was contemplating getting a scangauge for my V. Are you into hypermiling? What techniques do you employ to increase mileage -- shifting into 'N' on hills, etc? I have a friend who's a hypermiler and he turns his car off completely when gliding into his neighborhood and sometimes on the road. I've heard that that is not good for the CVT, as it cuts off lubrication. What-da-ya-know!!?

I'm not a very mechanical person and was wondering why putting the CVT in neutral cuts off lubrication. If I put the CVT in neutral, will it cause transmission problems and wear and be expensive to repair? I drive near some hills and would like to put the car in neutral to save on gas.

[jmaclean]

I'm not a very mechanical person and was wondering why putting the CVT in neutral cuts off lubrication. If I put the CVT in neutral, will it cause transmission problems and wear and be expensive to repair? I drive near some hills and would like to put the car in neutral to save on gas.

Putting the vehicle in Neutral is ok. If you re-read my entry it's TURNING THE CAR OFF and cruising in any gear that's not recommended according to my hyper-miler friend. I shift into neutral all the time and cruise there on hills, as long as I maintain a decent speed and I'm not impeding anyone behind me.

[cansecokid]

thanks jmac for that info. i'll be using neutral a lot more often.

it's hard being a hypermiler when everyone around me gets angry at my "slow" (within speed limits) driving

i guess we're all in a rush to get somewhere...

[jmaclean]

thanks jmac for that info. i'll be using neutral a lot more often. it's hard being a hypermiler when everyone around me gets angry at my "slow" (within speed limits) driving i guess we're all in a rush to get somewhere...

Yeah, you really are aware of how fast everyone is going ABOVE THE SPEED LIMIT when you're trying to conserve on gas!! Have you been at a stop at an intersection and forgot that you were in neutral and "gunned it". I've done that a couple times. A little waste of fuel, but the bigger risk is that someone is going to rear-end you. I've changed my habit to coast down to lights when it's efficient, then shift back into Drive either before the light changes or as I slow down to the traffic light/ stop sign.

[longo]

I have an old 1992 Dodge Caravan that has a fuel info feature in a console above the rear view miror. This IMHO was a feature that should have b een made mandatory for all cars. The Versa has lots of options and standerd features, but a 'fuel info center' isn't one of them. So it's off to the nearest Scangauge Dealer to get one.

One of the dramatic lessons that the 'Old Blue Van' shows me is that if you want 'hypermiles'...just slow down to about 55 mph. At that steady speed on cruise control the fuel use numbers are showing 45% better MPG's than at 70.

Remember the furor of the mandatory 55 mph speed limit that came out during the last gas disaster? If not that, then you might remember the popular C&W song, "I can't Drive 55"Well, might be time to re-think that one, and write a new song called...say"My Drunken Old Ford Guzzles $4.00 Gas" at these prices, it's become a pain in the @$$

Versa forum members are welcome to add more lyics.......
Modified by longo at 2:05 PM 4/4/2008

[bikeman]

At that steady speed on cruise control the fuel use numbers are showing 45% better MPG's than at 70.

Not on a Versa with CVT. There's a difference but it ain't that dramatic.

Remember the furor of the mandatory 55 mph speed limit that came out during the last gas disaster? If not that, then you might remember the popular C&W song, "I can't Drive 55"

That 55 mph nonsense came into being while I was in Europe driving the Autobahn as fast as I could get that VW 411 to go. When I got back, I needed a 12 step program the minute I got on the highway. That was MY themesong.

Well, might be time to re-think that one, and write a new song

I'll drive less, not slower. Compared to my youth, I'm barely moving as it is.

David

[srellim234]

Someone finally quantified the figure. Here's a CNNMoney.com article on how much gas you save by slowing down a little:

http://finance.yahoo.com/famil...f-Gas

[Great White Versa]

Someone finally quantified the figure. Here's a CNNMoney.com article on how much gas you save by slowing down a little:

And they also quantified the reason NOT to slow down... 400 mile trip in 50 fewer minutes for only $6.19 (in the case of the camry). I'll pay that for almost an hour shorter trip.

[srellim234]

To a point.

First, it's based on $3.25 per gallon. We're at $3.60+ a gallon around here now and probably will be over $4 a gallon soon.

Second, it doesn't take into account the cost of stress if your higher speed exceeds the speed limit. It's amazing to me how many of my buddies will tear across the desert like a bat out of h*ll, rubbernecking for cops all the way. By the time they get to where they're going, they're stressed out and aggravated and exhausted. They spend the next few hours trying to recover from the drive. Not to mention the added cost of the ticket if they do happen to get nailed enroute.

Me? I just set the cruise control for the speed limit or a mile above and even though it takes a little longer I'm relaxed and not stressed out when I get there. I've discovered that when I'm driving a distance longer than 500 miles, I can drive much longer and safer at the speed limit. The old "tortoise and the hare" type of thing.

[bikeman]

Driving slower than I oughta stresses me out.

David

[longo]

Someone finally quantified the figure. Here's a CNNMoney.com article on how much gas you save by slowing down a little:

http://finance.yahoo.com/famil...f-Gas

WOW! intersting item..the thing that has me all twisted is the fact that the Toyota Camry test car at 65 mph got 35 mpg!

I'm still waiting for my Versa to do a big mpg number like that..without a Texas tailwind, or going downhill


Modified by longo at 3:43 PM 4/4/2008

[Great White Versa]

Driving slower than I oughta stresses me out.

David

I'll second that. Though I would say that it agitates me more than stresses me. I don't like staying behind the same car for very long (mostly cause very few people drive at a consistent speed.

I don't go fast enough to make me worry about getting a ticket, i've had enough of those (though only two) in the past.

My last long drive was from Vegas to SLC and back. I went just about 80 most of the way (75MPH posted) and got about 31 mpg. I would rather get where I am going quicker and be able to enjoy the drive more, even if it costs me a few dollars extra.

[equlizer]

Anyone know where i could find one in canada? major retailer?