I do the maintenance myself, regularly and "according to the books",
but I feel like my engine is louder (valves clicking louder) and I definitely
get worse milage and I'm not taking -1MPG.
Engine has ~70K on it and I think it's time for me... "to get more involved in it".
I would like to analyze how systems around my engine are performing.
I'm looking for OBD II reader, but not just to read the check engine codes.
Something I could connect to a notebook with decent software that helps
with troubleshooting and analysis.
Any thoughts?

Thank you.

 

Auterra. Or anything that uses a compact device.

Ability to read a bunch of sensors and a low price is only half way to a useful device. You'd be surprised at how awkward it is to use a laptop in the vehicle.

 

http://www.obd-2.com/ is what I use. I love it

 

I use the auterra as you can tell in my sig.
Others have had good luck with the laptop version as Rob mentioned.

 

Thanks guys.
I'm going to check both options.

 

You may want to check out http://www.actron.com

I bought one of their scanners a few weeks ago and used it on my 99' limited, a few Chevy's and my girlfriends Ford focus. It works good and ther eare several models to choose from depending on your price range,

 

Thanks kdx2000.