Hi guys, after reading a few posts about engine damage caused from overheating I thought there might be a small market for a gadget that constantly measures engine operating temperature and can generate an alarm when the car overheats or at least warn the driver as the temperature starts getting high.
I've now got most of this working on the bench, able to read parameters from the on-board OBDII
So, the information that would now be useful is to find out what temperatures most experience while driving, especially the guys towing large caravans up steep hills.
What coolant temperatures do you get up to while towing, where would be good points to warn the driver ?
I was thinking probably just a very short beep every 2 seconds when the coolant gets to 108 degC, then gradually increase the beep time as things get hotter ?
I can also check the battery voltage while the engine is not running, to warn people if their battery is getting too low.
Are there any other parameters that would be worth actively monitoring, that could save an engine ?
I've now got most of this working on the bench, able to read parameters from the on-board OBDII
So, the information that would now be useful is to find out what temperatures most experience while driving, especially the guys towing large caravans up steep hills.
What coolant temperatures do you get up to while towing, where would be good points to warn the driver ?
I was thinking probably just a very short beep every 2 seconds when the coolant gets to 108 degC, then gradually increase the beep time as things get hotter ?
I can also check the battery voltage while the engine is not running, to warn people if their battery is getting too low.
Are there any other parameters that would be worth actively monitoring, that could save an engine ?