Scangauge KR

So really the KR version is no different other than the fuel mileage read out

 

I think I read or heard there is also a fuel cost per mile on the kr also. the D only has the cost per trip. It's about 30 bucks difference between the two models, is the smoothed over 8 second mpg worth 30? I'd say yes, but I'm sure many will say no.

 

I'm gonna get one cause I'm wanting a boost gauge and the rest is added bonus especially if I can get pyro out of it

 

well, there again, the only way the scangauge can tell you your boost is if a sensor is sending the info to the ecm. also, a manual boost gauge could be installed in your truck for under 50 bucks. just got to put a quarter inch airline from the intake manifold to a gauge. can buy the gauge at any AutoZone, drill a hole in the firewall, run the airline, buy a hole saw for your drill and pick a spot on your dash.
you should still get the scan gauge. but don't be afraid to install manual gauges, they are a lot more accurate than electronic ones anyway. And rear end temperature gauges could save you some big bucks if you blew a seal. Same as tranny temp. any owner operator that cares about his truck at all would put those in.

 

well, i've been looking it over. and from what i can tell. the xgauge applies to cars. there's no mention of diesels anywhere on the support page. so a pyro may be out of the question.

but if some of you guys that have it have made the xgauge factor work. share the knowledge please.

TPS=Throttle Position Sensor.

it's interesting to see how the horsepower comes into play along with the mpg and boost factors when climbing hills. they say a lighter throttle helps fuel economy. but i've climbed hills at 1700 rpms. not needing much throttle. and the mpg reads 1.3 - 2.8. horsepower seems to constantly changinhg even though boost stays the same. and trying to keep boost under 20. don't see it happening on a hill. unless you plan on idling in first gear all the way up.

 

No wonder your fuel mileage sucks, what are you doing running at 1700rpm?

 

what rpm are you supposed to be at when climbing hills??????

by the way. i don't pull areo dynamic freight surrounded by 4 walls and a roof on flat land.

 

Depends on your gear ratio I'd say .. But I'm not at 1700 pulling a hill I'm around 1500-1550 but each truck is different

 

i'm either 1700 with light throttle and col engine. or 1300 with full throttle and hot engine.

quite frankly i like the 1700 method as it climbs 3 - 5 mphs faster. 1500 is next on the list though since i just got my scangauge and am still playing around with real time fuel average. also gouing to start playing with the load factor gauge.

 

Get you a manual fan switch also .. Helps in engine heat

i flip it on when I'm in a climb and stay at 1500-1550 and keep fan on