[MtnPass]

I have used a OBDII with iPad gauges app to observe the temp change with mountain grades.

For me, it was good to know how the temp changed in real time with different grades and elevation. I have a much better appreciate what is too much speed, grade and elevation.

We are pulling 2500kg.

VW set the gauge to stay on a normal temp. In reality, the temp is changing all the time, up and down, all with-in normal levels.

I have posted some about this in the past.

Bill

 

[MtnPass]

And it makes me wonder why we even have a temp gauge in the first place. :- /

I had the our best local dealer ask VW tech support why. They said "customers were complaining the temperature gauge moved around to much". In other words "Dumb it down for the stupid people!" :-/

 

[MtnPass]

I would love to see a towing button. It would inform the computers for the engine, transmission, cruise control, etc; you need to get down to the business of towing. I would add the temperature gauge as well.


I was telling my wife about this temperature gauge thread story. She called it "a software cheat on the temperature gauge!" LOL