What's a good ODB2 dongle to display data on phone?

[David]

There's all sorts of opinions on various race/track forums about what works but I thought I'd come to the real internet brain trust, Pelican, for the best answer.

I'd like something to record standard RPM, temps, etc on my phone but also display engine temp which modern Porsche's seem to fudge on the dash display (it always shows 194° unless something goes really wrong).

[VINMAN]

I use Torque Pro for my vehicles. Mainly for my diesels. Uses a obd bluetooth adapter. Works great very happy with it. you can download the profile for your vehicle and set with parameters you want displayed.

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[cstreit]

Most of the dongle's work about the same. Its the software that really makes the difference.

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by cstreit

Most of the dongle's work about the same. Its the software that really makes the difference.

^^^This. And the Torque Pro is what I use.

This is the one I use. Cheap and small. You can leave it in the port all the time.

https://amazon.com/Panlong-Bluetooth-Diagnostic-Scanner-Android/dp/B00PJPHEBO/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=odb2+scanner+bluetooth&qid=1641567173

[VINMAN]

^^^ Same one I use. Have a couple. Advanced Auto sells a similar one. ( I'm pretty sure they all probably come from the same factory in china...

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[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by cstreit

Most of the dongle's work about the same. Its the software that really makes the difference.

Agreed.

[rusnak]

Wow, that Torque Pro looks amazing. It ought to be a lot more popular. I never understood why all of the valuable data such as oil pressure, head temp, etc are not displayed in factory gauges. You can query the ECU with a Durametric for over-rev history. It will tell you how many over rev rotations were made in each rpm range.

[David]

I just added a third radiator to my Cayman but unfortunately didn't check Durametric engine temps until after the work was done. Now the Durametric is showing really high engine temperature of 114°C (237°F) which can't be correct. I say can't be correct because supposedly the dash always shows a temperature of 194°F if the temperature is between 185-215°F. Here's my dash and the Durametric readings when driving on the highway with a full warmed engine:

[red-beard]

Are the two readings in the same place? What are the specific instruments being used? In regular automotive applications, thermistors are used. 4 wire RTDs are more accurate in the temperature range. Thermistors are "good enough" for most things, are cheaper and only require 2 wires.

[rusnak]

One reading is in F, and the other C. Maybe they're close enough?

102C = 215F

219F = 104C

[rusnak]

I should also offer my own experience with adding a third radiator. I had an air bubble that caused scary high temperatures. I got an Airlift vacuum filler, and now no more air bubble.

[RedBaron]

Dashcmd if you have an iphone. It's the equivalent to torque pro for IOS.

I would do a vacuum fill on your cayman. It's worth the $100 to buy an airlift system and you will never have to worry about bleeding it.

[Nickshu]

I have an OBDLinkMX and it works great.

https://www.amazon.com/OBDLink-Bluetooth-Professional-Grade-Diagnostic-Performance/dp/B07JFRFJG6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JBEIG926DKU5&keywords=obdlink+mx&qid=1641739653&sprefix=obdlink+mx%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-2

There are many phone apps you can use it with. OBDLink's own, Torque Pro, etc.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by Nickshu

I have an OBDLinkMX and it works great.

https://www.amazon.com/OBDLink-Bluetooth-Professional-Grade-Diagnostic-Performance/dp/B07JFRFJG6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JBEIG926DKU5&keywords=obdlink+mx&qid=1641739653&sprefix=obdlink+mx%2Caps%2C94&sr=8-2

There are many phone apps you can use it with. OBDLink's own, Torque Pro, etc.

Wow that got expensive.

Bought mine right at the end of 2019 and paid half as much.

[Nickshu]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

Wow that got expensive.

Bought mine right at the end of 2019 and paid half as much.

Wow. Mine is actually the older MX model (Before the "plus") and if I recall yes it was about $60 a few years ago.

It is the one recommended by many of the apps out there.

[A930Rocket]

When I search Torque Pro, I don’t see anything with that exact title in the iOS App Store.

Anybody have a link?

Edit: I’ve been using OBDLink and a Bosch app.

[VINMAN]

Try Google Play

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[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by VINMAN

Try Google Play

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Looks like a android based app and not iPhone compatible.

[RedBaron]

Torque pro isn't on iOS. The closest app is dashcommand.

[svandamme]

https://bimmercode.app/adapters/

If bimmercode supports em, they'll be pretty good
Cause they code bimmers with it, and well, it's the more fancy work you would do with an odb adapter


why is everybody talking about apps when the question is bout hardware?