After-Market Engine & Trans Temp Gauges

[CTYankee]

I did a quick search for this but didn't find exactly what I was looking for. Has anyone added an aftermarket engine temp and trans temp gauge to a 2020 Lariat?

I've outfitted my 2020 Lariat with a snow plow and will want to keep any eye on temps when plowing my driveway this winter By the time winter comes around, I will have replaced the stock infotainment screen with a Linkswell 6th-gen unit, but I don't know if that will make any difference for this purpose.

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[PltFX4]

Looking at the Linkswell site, it does say this:
" ***May not be compatible with other aftermarket CANBUS devices that are installed in the vehicle….. ie tuners, start stop bypasses, OBD devices, speed calibrators etc. "

But does not say if it will display "OEM" OBD-II items... ie: does it have a ODB-II connection at all. Given that OBD-II does not generally have oil & trans temps this may not be an issue.

What kind of gauges you looking for? There would seem to be a limited range of types to choose from.

Might look here for ideas... https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/dash-tray-gauge-pod.20442/

 

[Grumpaw]

Scan Gauge lll......has everything you need

 

[Colo_Ranger]

The AeroGauge can display both temps. Their gauge mount fits the Lariat too.

 

[CTYankee]

Looking at the Linkswell site, it does say this:
" ***May not be compatible with other aftermarket CANBUS devices that are installed in the vehicle….. ie tuners, start stop bypasses, OBD devices, speed calibrators etc. "

But does not say if it will display "OEM" OBD-II items... ie: does it have a ODB-II connection at all. Given that OBD-II does not generally have oil & trans temps this may not be an issue.

What kind of gauges you looking for? There would seem to be a limited range of types to choose from.

Might look here for ideas... https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/dash-tray-gauge-pod.20442/

I am looking to install a water temp gauge and transmission temp gauge. I like the setup in the linked post. If I did that, I'd have to figure out what I'd use for the third gauge that would be useful. Maybe oil temp to go with the water temp.

 

[CTYankee]

Scan Gauge lll......has everything you need

The Scan Gauge looks interesting; I'll have to contact them when they're open and get more information.

 

[CTYankee]

The AeroGauge can display both temps. Their gauge mount fits the Lariat too.

Do you have a link? When I Google AeroGauge, I just get video game links.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

Do you have a link? When I Google AeroGauge, I just get video game links.

that’s because it’s called AeroForce.

https://aeroforcetech.com/collectio...aQgxuIgiDyJFfY8A-KmVSkkC0vYDWM3O0KhFeV0CyGekt

My bad.

 

[CTYankee]

that’s because it’s called AeroForce.

https://aeroforcetech.com/collectio...aQgxuIgiDyJFfY8A-KmVSkkC0vYDWM3O0KhFeV0CyGekt

My bad.

Thanks!

 

[airline tech]

I am looking to install a water temp gauge and transmission temp gauge. I like the setup in the linked post. If I did that, I'd have to figure out what I'd use for the third gauge that would be useful. Maybe oil temp to go with the water temp.

There is not a - Engine Oil Temp PID, Oil Temp is a (Inferred) temp at the PCM, it uses the ECT and CHT temps for reference only as there is not a dedicated Engine Oil Temp sensor on the Ranger.

 

[Msfitoy]

OBD Fusion + extra Ford PIDs + BT Dongle + iPad Mini 4...

 

[CTYankee]

OBD Fusion + extra Ford PIDs + BT Dongle + iPad Mini 4...

I wonder if I can use the Android version of this and display it on the Linkswell screen...

 

[Msfitoy]

I wonder if I can use the Android version of this and display it on the Linkswell screen...

Do report back with pics...

 

[mre]

Scan Gauge lll......has everything you need

X2

 

[CTYankee]

OBD Fusion + extra Ford PIDs + BT Dongle + iPad Mini 4...

Which BT dongle did you use and which PIDs did you have to buy?

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