What scan tool would you recommend?

[four_shot]

I've been wanting to pick this one up

http://www.obdcom.com/?gclid=CKHh7s3itZwCFR9N5Qod_w61og

looks good...imo.

 

[rmm727]

looks good...imo.

Looks good to me as well. Price is right, but I don't have a laptop at the moment.

 

[winterbeater]

Has anyone tried a laptop connection and software like this? It seems like it does a lot more cool stuff than just the cheap OBDII reader. Looks like it's $120. http://www.obd-2.com/

 

[winkosmosis]

I like this more than the SGII now. http://www.jegs.com/p/Bully-Dog/Bully-Dog-WatchDog-Economy-Monitor/1167170/10002/-1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v477KF6Ci4c


But why would you buy a normal scan tool instead of one that can mount in the vehicle and give you useful information (like mpg, coolant temperatures) constantly?

 

[four_shot]

Has anyone tried a laptop connection and software like this? It seems like it does a lot more cool stuff than just the cheap OBDII reader. Looks like it's $120. http://www.obd-2.com/

It would be pretty good for a diy type... but, it only covers one OBDII protocall at the $120 listed price. If you wanted to work on more than one vehicle (like the original poster) it would involve more expense to purchase the "multi-network" version. (GM and Chrysler run different protocalls)

 

[four_shot]

But why would you buy a normal scan tool instead of one that can mount in the vehicle and give you useful information (like mpg, coolant temperatures) constantly?

There are those that dont feel it necessary to monitor all those parameters on a constant basis. Personally I'm with you, I like knowing whats going on. kinda wish mine had a computer(86 w/2.8L) lol.