How to monitor your vehicle's health - Torque Pro App

[@williamhoughtaling1602]

Still can't get the downloaded layout to import.

[@LifestyleOverland]

That feature seems to be broken now! 😔

[@williamhoughtaling1602]

Well hell 🤔

[@ifd655]

Any ideas, I am in the same boat!

[@sefisredtv8991]

Download and install the apk theme set. Worked for me.

[@paulboucher658]

@@sefisredtv8991 where can one obtain the “apk theme set” and, when you are downloading it, what directory does it go into?

[@projectjster]

I’ve had the Torque Pro app for 10 years and absolutely love it.

[@terrychrudinsky5663]

I love the "If you didn't like this video give it two thumbs down" which would register a dislike and thn undue the dislike. Vid is done really well and provides a substantial amount of details. Obviously deserves a Like.

[@CombatDoc54]

I think what a lot of people do not understand is that they can get the same results with a cheap wifi OBDII as they can an expensive one. Case in point. I paid $4.41 for mine new on Ebay. There are some that sell for 99 dollars. I use the same app as they do and get the same results. For the biggest part, the OBD's are all the same, it's the apps that you use that makes the difference. New subscriber. Great video by the way.

[@Rocscrawler]

The Torque Pro App is definitely in my future!!! I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 just laying around waiting for something to do. This app is perfect for this phone. ALSO, you mentioned @ 6:30 in the video that it is nice to have a way to contact someone via Ham and ask them to look up a code for you on the internet. I just looked on line and found 13 pages of codes for my Jeep Wrangler JK's which I am printing up and placing the printed list in both of my rigs. This way there is no middle man needed to looking up a code which may or may NOT be looked up properly or relayed to you properly. Thank you very much for leading us to this app. Watching your exploits daily until we get caught up.

[@ilovebohol]

Been using this since 2013. Saved me so many times. This year my 2005 4runner sport was running poorly and having ignition problems especially when cold... run the app and indicate multiple cylinder misfires... as it turned out... the gasoline was way over the octane rating... i put premium fuel and added octane booster (too rich). Went back to regular gasoline and on my second fill up the ignition issues resolved itself. Without this app i could have been taken to the cleaners at the mechanics shop for made up engine diagnosis and unnecessary repairs.

[@erniecarrasco9107]

My 02 Taco prerunner loves the low octane fuel and hates the premium fuel

[@gavinsv]

@3:35 - In the context of OBD2, PID stands for Parameter I.D. - Proportional Integral Derivative (aka PID controller) is totally different and nothing to do OBD. - Great video though. -Cheers

[@geopwd]

The PID's related to a OBDII system are the onboard diagnostics "Parameter IDs". The PID (proportional integral derivative) that you mentioned are programmed in controllers (eg PLC) that use a control loop feedback mechanism to control process variables.

[@solid_spec]

Thank you.. someone said it. Lol

[@rachelblack3816]

Uhhh... yeah. That was exactly what I was thinking. Yeah.

[@fullsendmarinedarwin7244]

Threw me off first time I was reading about PID's for CANbus. I was thinking why are they talking about control loops?? what the hell

[@0eroOverride]

Interesting.. because, I heard some “custom pids” can be used to trigger crank relearn or throttle learn. I wonder if those processes would be described the same way because.. it does exactly what you say, adjusts system variables based on sensor/part relations or just a power loss. I had a ground come off and ecm lost power for a sec, requiring crank relearn. Sigh

[@lloyd-qt1mg]

Hi Bud, thanks so much for your 'down to earth' honest demo of the 'Torque Pro' App ( with the right adapter to suit). No BS here.... just straight honest talk. Can't wait to get into the Aussie outback with this setup on board! Than you so much. Happy days...Lloyd. Queensland, Australia.

[@georgekopsias9159]

This helped a lot with understanding the capabilities of my torque pro app. Great thanks!

[@martina4226]

very good attitude to a challenging task, your off roading pursuits are well matched to diagnostics on the road

[@henrycolestage7650]

Torque Pro is awesome. I use it as my primary gauge system on my Baja racing buggy. The only hard gauge in the car I actually use is the oil pressure gauge and that is because it is connected to monster sized red LED light to come on if I lose oil pressure (serious engine killer!). I use it on my phone clamped to the dash bar as I'm not really looking at it when bashing across Baja at warp speed so I don't need a large tablet for it. Best of all, I use it on all my other cars when getting ready for smog tests, etc. or a check engine light comes on. Best 20$ you will ever spend and most of that is on a decent obdII reader!

[@DavidS-iw4ei]

Android ONLY?? I love it. :)

[@bat__bat]

My sister commented on the fact that I no longer use an iPhone, and B4 I could explain she said it's a shame I used to always have the latest tech, I shouldn't have to use a slow old phone. And she walked off. My own sister is now an Apple NPC who when confronted with a piece of technology that is twice the speed and screen resolution as her ludicrously expensive iphone at a quarter of the price, she not only doesn't recognize it, she immediately believes her phone MUST be better simply bc it's an Apple and mine is not. I MUST be using an outdated, inferior phone. Then there's the slightly less NPC person who asks, "what can your android do that my iPhone can not?" and I don't ever answer that question bc it's like gluing some feathers to a go-kart, riding up to a Boeing 767 and asking "what is it that you can do that I can not?"

[@torshovgt]

Car scanner pro is greate. I like torque grafic interface better, but it sucks at diagnostic.

[@quadpit]

Wow I have been using the Torque App for years now and never knew some of these things and importing PIDs. Thank you for the time and planning it took to make this.

[@LifestyleOverland]

Glad we could help!

[@ewingfox6459]

Been using the free version for years, your video has reminded me that I have been meaning to buy the $5 pro version - more to show support for a great product than anything else!

[@johnfranco4695]

What is the name of the free version

[@ewingfox6459]

@@johnfranco4695 Torque - Torque Pro is the paid version . I updated to the pro version it works great and I'm not going back :-) especially for five bucks

[@erniecarrasco9107]

@@ewingfox6459 can you relearn accelerator position sensors with any of them?

[@ewingfox6459]

@@erniecarrasco9107 I believe they are all read only - you are talking more like pedal commander/ etc - correct? The ELM chip that 99.99% of the OBDII readers are based on wouldn't have the capacity to do that.

[@erniecarrasco9107]

@@ewingfox6459 thank you. Yes. It looks like the Tech 2 is the best one for my 2003 cts

[@riverrat1149]

Picked up a galaxy tab A 10.1 at Costco last week. Waiting for my blue tooth adapter, dash mount and case to arrive.decided this is the app I am going with just for an extended dashboard. I already have diagnostic software specialized to my rig for diagnostics. Nice overview thanks!

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

Just what I was looking for! I want to monitor fuel trims so I can tell when my engine air cleaner is getting clogged. Good Idea to get a baseline fuel trim right after you change your air filter.

[@yzrippin]

Oh please tell me more

[@Constabruity]

Why not just check it once in a while?

[@SinGames]

I was trying to give 2 thumbs down but it did not work.. So I just give you 1 big thumbs up! cheers for the tips. ♥

[@SHWELL11]

Been running a few months, had no idea about the PID stuff. thanks for sharing

[@adrianw3985]

I've used this app for a while, really the only thing I use it for is transmission temp... I just programed the PID in manually. Some people like using scan gauge, but this is cheaper if you just use your android phone. All you really need to buy is the blue tooth OBD 2 adapter that way.

[@forcom5]

Love that app! I have an android phone exclusively so I can use it with my Bluetooth OBDII adapter. That fault code scanner has saved me and my friends hundreds throughout the years.

[@mikethompson3353]

@3:51 PID in this context does not stand for "Proportional-Integral-Derivative", but rather "Parameter ID"

[@paul-andrecote783]

thanks for your vidéos. what are you using to hold your tablets

[@mpfoote]

I successfully diagnosed 4 of my friends cars using this app. Well, WELL worth the measly 5 bucks they want for it.

[@LifestyleOverland]

Totally agree!

[@clehmanj]

Bought an android head unit with Torque pro pre installed. This app is awsome

[@asherdog9248]

I suspected that something like this was available but didn't know. Great video.

[@nsmtyler7]

That was excellent Kevin! Thanks very much. It’s great to see the details on what we talked about months ago at Expo West. I put a tablet and adapter on my Christmas list a couple weeks ago - maybe Santa will deliver!

[@LifestyleOverland]

Thanks, Mark! Hope Santa is good to ya!

[@sonofmaniam]

PID in this context means "Parameter ID". The PID you referenced is a mathematical technique used in system like cruise controls, fuel trims, and household thermostats.

[@richard76rama]

I really liked the monitoring capability of this app. However, as a newbie I would like to know what values do I need to monitor and what healthy values are.

[@PrasadNiroshan-r7t]

Much to learn Thanks bro

[@JoeCox-cb7fp]

I like how you can set up the instrument layout like an aircraft

[@nathanbennett9025]

Man I hope they paid you for this because you did a really good job at explaining this app I really want one of these for my truck

[@txpeditionoffroadoverland3922]

I've had the TP app for about 2 years and only scratched the surface. Thanks for all the info! Very informative. Syscal and Eeeeburt gave it 2 thumbs up!

[@Dn_flo117]

You can also buy an aftermarket android car radio as I did. The pair save me a lot of money.

[@j.sallinen25]

May I suggest when you buy a vehicle to also purchase a Chilton's manual for that vehicle, as you said there may not be internet nor cell service as is the case here in Northern California. Here a few minute drive could turn into a few days walking.

[@pierrejeanes]

try connecting the obd adapter via usb clable 'cause the transfer speed is faster so yhe display os more in realtime

[@danielcastro3321]

Thanks ! Its nice to see how i can set up a torque pro screen layout like that on my off camper van , Love it BRAH !

[@LifestyleOverland]

What do you think? Is the Torque Pro App in your future?

[@tallsteve31]

Already have it and love it, great video!!

[@LifestyleOverland]

Good deal! Hey, glad you liked it!

[@bryanmcgrath8214]

I've had it for a few years now, it's come in very handy quite a few times especially with fault codes. (Finding out I just needed to tighten the gas cap, stupid Toyota, than shell out a few hundred bucks on a repair.) I agree, for less than $5 and a $20~ for a BT Scanner it's affordable and endlessly useful.

[@SuperRomerom]

Need it! Want it!

[@hovathmh]

Use it all the time. It's great to be able to monitor the vehicle in real time. Plus it's fun to watch the gauges go up when you stomp on the gas 😁

[@sonofmaniam]

With a BAFX OBD2 scanner from amazon ($20), a walmart tablet ($50), and Torque ($5) you can do a digital dash for $75. Of course with a cheap tablet you likely will not get GPS, compass, or level sensors. But you'll still get everything else. I also rewired the OBD2 scanner so that it draws its power from the fuse panel, so that it turns off when I turn off the vehicle. Because the OBD2 port is constantly powered, certain scanners will slowly drain your battery (can be an issue if you don't use the vehicles for 2-3 days).

[@tommerolla8731]

Is there anyway to get readings on tire pressures? My 2015 Honda Fit has a tire pressure warning light. Not sure what it is reading (tire relative rpm?) but knowing if there really is a problem and on which tire would be helpful.

[@GoingNoWhereFast]

@lifestyleOverland Kevin do you still use the torque pro app? Still Like it?!

[@LifestyleOverland]

I actually do. Running it on the GX now.

[@malayekk6522]

Thank you for making a to the point, short yet usefully Info packed video. Safe travels.

[@richardwigley]

Ve-Hicle? Love it!

[@samuelrendongutierrez9010]

Hi, thanks for the video, do you know if this bafx obd2 device drain the battery? Is it possible keep connecting the device without ploblem?

[@salemk.3098]

Great video. Where did you get the holder for the tablet?

[@spencerh57]

Can I use a corded obd2 to usb cord or do you have to use a Bluetooth adapter on the obd2 connector? I would think with a corded plug there would be less lag on the RPM gauge.

[@wayniexagt]

great little video ..... if i can pick your brains i have torque pro running through my android head unit and android phone but i am struggling on how to calibrate / get the roll and pitch to work for when i am off road .... can you help please ??

[@edbowejr6130]

Can you do a video on how your mounted your tablets? I’m looking to do the same in my 5th gen and I’m sure you already know all the pros and cons of every way since you’ve had them so long. Love the videos and safe travels up north

[@LifestyleOverland]

This one is due a re-boot but you can get started here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYvNf4ypoJmVr5o

[@ahighervibe4086]

Get an Android car stereo! The new ones with bigger amps and Intel processors are kick-ass!

[@George_us]

@@ahighervibe4086 which Android radio model do you recommend? Thanks

[@mlee81]

Do you recommend a starting reading material to understand this better. I do diy stuff on my vehicles and am looking to understand this better. I have the Torque pro and am working to better understand it's capabilities

[@billharrington172]

Thanks Kevin. I've been looking for a way to monitor ATF temps besides Scangauge (very small, non graphic screen). I prefer graphic gauges and this looks like a winner. You got a new subscriber!

[@MarzNet256]

I use a bluetooth reader with a built in on off switch which helps prevent battery drain. Another great torque pro feature is emmissions readiness test. Let's you know if car will pass emissions in US.

[@bat__bat]

I have the $10 bt scanner from eBay, then got torque pro. Truly great. On my Prius, I use either my phone or a dedicated old android phone to monitor hybrid battery and inverter temps and to clear codes. On my diesel I set up a screen to show inj balance rates, swipe over and 6 gauges. If u got an old android phone or tablet with a good screen, it now has use again. The only thing I can't get it to do is read egt bc my car doesn't have stock egt to obd... Adding a sensor wouldn't integrate with torq 🤔

[@EGGINFOOLS]

Good thing too is it doesn't use that much battery power when not connected. I leave the app running in the background all day. Soon as I start my car it connects. Also the telemetry plugin is free on the Palmer engineering site. Nice video.

[@LifestyleOverland]

Thanks! Yes, we leave ours plugged in and the app running as well.

[@lowpulse8729]

I’ve got the app and Bluetooth obd reader that’s appropriate for the app. Once I setup the reader, I went to the torque app setting’s and set the reader to shut off after 600 seconds (10min) to avoid battery drain.

[@KillerMcDiller]

Man this was put together very well, thanks for the vid. I subscribed as well.

[@Parras243]

Great info, I already had torque pro but never used for my expeditions

[@remcochervet7492]

Nice video, can you tell me if there is a pid file for a MB Sprinter buscamper 2020/2021 available

[@patrickhumm6040]

Can your display layout be used with a different vehicle. Or is it PID dependent. I have a 2000 Ford 7.3l diesel and am doing an electronics upgrade to step up to a big android display. Your video is very good. But better ask a potentially stupid question than pay later to fix etc.

[@tempeztad]

Did yiu manage have the app read tires pressure?

[@badgerpa9]

I liked this so much I gave you 2 thumbs up, almost did 3. Thanks.

[@annjfk]

Can you guys leave the obdII dongle connected all the time? Or do you guys take it out?

[@LifestyleOverland]

We leave it connected.

[@annjfk]

Woooooohhh. That's super awesome. Loved the review. I'm just waiting for mine to arrive. Thanks again!!

[@kevinjfeeney77]

Just make sure to disconnect if you're jumping someone's car. I did not remove mine and right after it stopped working. Currently using a ScanGuage II.....

[@airplanes42]

is there a way to monitor individual turbo performance in a twin turbo installation?

[@HaugenDustin]

Have you found any aftermarket android stereos that will except it the app?

[@ajspear4087]

How does the pitch and roll monitor work? Is there any extra hardware for that or what?

[@3dprintwiz378]

Is there a plugin for Honda Cars. It could not read some of my sensors. Thanks in advance.

[@vonguido1]

Have this app on my old android tablet, still need to pick up the Bluetooth obd2 connector then I can use it in my 4th gen 4runner

[@LifestyleOverland]

Sounds like a good stocking stuffer ;)

[@canne1463]

I use an obd2 bluetooth adapter with my smarthpone and it works great, bought it here for 10 dollar on amazon: amzn.to/2MMil1z It works with the torque app.

[@lloyd-qt1mg]

@@canne1463 Hey Bud, unavailable from Amazon as of July 2020.... Bugger, I wonder why? Thanks for the link anyway.

[@epage46]

Have you set up the Torque Pro for Aspen? Interested in PID and layout for the GX

[@robhicks3812]

Great video! I've been using Torque pro for a few year now on an old Galaxy S3 I had sitting in a drawer. After seeing this I've decided I need to investigate more of the features I've never used.

[@LifestyleOverland]

It's a fun program to play with!

[@ShawnsTrains265]

Excellent video! I ordered everything I need to get stated on mine! Thank you!

[@davesumler3078]

Did you perform the setup on the tablet or did you have to use a laptop ?

[@KennyJeab]

I have ever been using China OBDII adaptor, some functions disappeared. Would you mind introduce what's effective OBDII works.?

[@Wellzesta]

Do you have the same arrangement on the Lexus GX?

[@derekkelley2228]

Great video to get me going. Any chance for a follow-up with some more features that you guys have since discovered that you think would be helpful to pass along?

[@RonaldCiubuc]

Wow I've been wondering how to further customize my app..

[@mahyarbarad]

Superb explanation. Please mention that Torque also uses Wifi. I was going to use an iPhone which can only use Wifi so I invested in a Wifi ODB-II Adapter. I then realized the IOS version of Torque is delayed or not out yet but Torque can connect via Wifi. Also make another video of how you created your dash. I know it is a matter of play time with the app but a demo of creating a nice custom dash like yours may be a good place to start. Really great presentation and clear instructions. Thanks

[@marcocasillas5023]

With this work on my diesel pusher great video thanks

[@MrMuritka]

Can you also monitor the tires pressure?

[@michaelstarbuck8419]

Do you need internet to run the app? or to get the gps speedo? Don’t wanna have to pay monthly for internet on an extra tablet. I know WiFi will be needed to download app but just want to know if I will need to pay for data

[@susannad27]

luv what you guys do

[@LifestyleOverland]

Thanks so much!

[@mavericktruck6648]

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[@LifestyleOverland]

Just to be clear, we have no control over the ads and have no idea what you saw. Send your complaints to KZbin 👍

[@Hellcat6971]

Is there a place where you can find what all the abbreviations mean and what the ranges are for your own vehicle?

[@duanetwining9479]

I have a different set up and the biggest problem is how much time it takes to connect every time I want to use it. How much effort does it take to turn the Bluetooth adapter on and the tablet and the app and connect it before you end up finally able to see your dashboard?

[@Annatar0]

A car I was was fixing had a bad oxygen sensor which made the engine slow, unstable, bad idle etc. so I replaced it with an aftermarket oxygen sensor but the problem the car had still remained the same. I borrowed a "real" ODB 2 diagnostic reader (small handheld computer, a lot more expensive) which had a real-time graph monitoring what the oxygen sensor was doing and to my suprise the new one read nothing. Does Torque Pro have the same features?.

[@uweschroeder]

If you drive a Crysler vehicle (Jeep), the Jscan OBD app does a much better job for diagnosing trouble codes. It works with the same OBD adapter, so just get both apps. The Jscan app allows you to program a Jeep ECU - i.e. tire size, gearing in the differentials etc. - something you usually use a specific tuner for which costs you north of $200. So for the Jeepers watching this channel: get both apps and the bluetooth adapter: it's worth it. The Jscan app for programming your modifications and the Torque app for all the monitoring while driving.

[@ChillBabagaming]

Can same settings which you download for 4Runner works for gx 470 too?

[@mozmoh]

Thanks for the information. Can You tell me if we can function individually an equipment using the App? For example running a fan at different speeds?

[@trickedoutz32]

Can this be used on an Android auto device to save having to carry a tablet?

[@TakuyaHikichi]

If you decide to install this on a dedicated tablet, don't you need LTE data service on that tablet in order to use this like on your phone or does the Bluetooth just send data to your tablet without WIFI or data service??

[@Mg_L.A.]

looking to do a similar install..my questions is if there is a way to hard-wire or a connector that goes from the obd2 to the tablet.....that is because i will use this as my only source of car gauge cluster and if the Bluetooth fails im out a dash, thanks for any and all the help

[@polperropilot]

Please may I ask if the Torque Pro App will flag up ABS faults? eg. would it be able to show which ABS sensor has failed? thank you I enjoyed your review and demo.

[@kyleknortz6727]

I see this is an older video, so I must be late in the game in trying to see extra information. I have a ram power wagon and trying to find a PID file for it. Do you have any suggestions on where to look?

[@jakubgruszczynski4069]

Nothing beats the scan gauge.

[@dmcalonan1359]

did you figure this out? I think you need to graph it, and watch the hi low spikes and the pentalope, the bump on the down curv, thats your pulse, if you dont have a pent on one cyl as the others, you know the injector is working. you would have a reading if it was a electrical issue. if your getting randm misfires and nit a misfire where the injector is bad, its oretty common to be more a electrical issue than an injector

[@co4x4]

Thanx for the vid! I have this app for my Jeep JKR. I never could get some certain temp readings to read (ex: transmission temp) well now I know why...PID's. Just need to now do the same search as you and find those out. Great content you guys! Be carefull out there and good luck!

[@LifestyleOverland]

Glad we could help! Let us know how the Jeep PID search goes!

[@luiscerrutti2901]

Hi Lifestyle I have a 3rd gen Tacoma do you happen to know the pids for it or where can I get it. Please. have a safe trip

[@NuarStanger]

I've been using this app with a 10 dollar ebay obd2 dongle (elm 327) for over 7 years now. I absolutely LOVE it and all the amazing functionalities! Since I absolutely HATE anything apple, everything has worked great since day one :-D

[@LifestyleOverland]

That's awesome. We're also testing another unit that is supposed to go deeper in the ABS modules, etc. so stay tuned for that one as well.

[@NuarStanger]

Awesome. I'm looking forward to what you discover!

[@RAY_FILET]

If I own a Toyota GR86 that has a Subaru engine how should I configure the OBD2 scanner?... As Toyota or Subaru?

[@davederryberry7474]

Can the PID and other specific information be setup for multiple autos?

[@toddmayta7615]

Is it possible to use this set up to display actual tire pressure instead of the dumb sensor indicator built in on the 5thgen 4runner?

[@benjaminwright5936]

Can you include a link for the nice looking tablet holder? It looks good, do you recommend it as well?

[@DD-Aerial-Photography]

👍👍👍 Thanks I have this app. I haven't been using it to its fullest abilities, thanks for sharing