Diagnostics
Diagnostic Tool
Purchase
Considerations
Will the tool be used for one
vehicle brand or for a range of
vehicle makes?
Method and frequency
of software updates.
How detailed do you want
the information to be?
Ease of use.
Tablet, handheld or
PC-based tool.
Physical shape and size.
Touchscreen, and screen size.
Onboard memory capacity.
Wireless versus cables.
Functionality/capabilities.
Expandability/upgradeability.
Quality.
Durability.
Warranty.
Training resources.
Technical support.
Brand reputation.
Budget range/price.
6 Tools & Shop Equipment | March 2018
For light and medium duty trucks
The CanDo MLT Pro Scan
Tool is designed for light and
medium duty trucks such
as Ford F250s, Fuso, Hino
and UD. This scan tool covers
Chevy Duramax, Dodge
Cummins, Ford Power Stroke
and Sprinters for reading
and clearing codes, live data,
full bi-drectional controls and
special functions. All Class 4 to 8 trucks and equipment with J1939/1708
protocols or OBD-II are also covered, the company says.
For more information visit VehicleServicePros.com/20988340
Monitor temperature differences
The Power Probe TeK Temperature Kit, No. PPTEMPKIT, is a
dual-zone digital thermometer with a wireless remote temperature
sensor. The remote temp sensor can transmit
temperature readings up to 195’ (60m) away
from the base unit. Users can monitor temperature
differences (ambient versus AC outlet,
inside versus outside temps and more). The
tool’s operating range and measuring range is
-4 degrees F to 158 degrees F (-20 degrees C to
70 degrees C). It requires a pair of both AA and
AAA batteries, with a battery life of 400 hours.
For more information visit
VehicleServicePros.com/20841367
Multi-environment scan tool
The TEXA NAVIGATOR TXTs is a multi-environment
scan tool. In association with
the TEXA software (installed on a PC or a
TEXA display), it can diagnose trucks (Class
3 to 8), high-end supercars and more. TEXA
gives live data, DTCs, ON/OFF activations,
settings and resets, wiring diagrams, procedures
and technical information. Updates are
optional with no skip fees.
For more information visit VehicleServicePros.com/20841718
Covers all major trucks
The FCAR Tech F506 HD Code Reader Pro is
designed for truck repair, fleet management and maintenance
staff to have access to vehicle electronic control
units and all supported sensors. This code reader
can read and remove fault codes, analyze live sensor data
and save or export information into an Excel spreadsheet.
This code reader covers all major trucks, with imported truck
OEM level coverage for Isuzu, UD, Hino, Fuso and OBD-II for
all passenger vehicles, the company says.
For more information visit VehicleServicePros.com/20987373
/20988340
/20841367
/20841718
/20987373