xTool Advancer is a good OBD-II scanner for car owners who want to have a little more data about their cars. Advanced will help you track fuel consumption, use global OBD functions like reading live data/engine codes, or even reset the oil interval light. It also can warn you about found faults, and let you scan all control modules for DTCs.
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Good for tracking car data, but not that good for diagnosing and solving problems as a DIY mechanic.
For that, the xTool actually has a perfect scanner (also for smartphones), the xTool A30 Anyscan.
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Features
| Feature | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Connection Type | Bluetooth |
| Device type | Bluetooth adapter |
| Need extra device | Smartphone (iOS/Android) |
| Need internet | No |
| Own software | Yes |
| Can use 3rd party software | No |
| Subscription/Update | No |
| Vehicle coverage | All |
| Global OBD Modes | Yes |
| Live data graphs | No |
| Data logging | No |
| Scan other modules | Yes |
| Diagnostic report PDF | No |
| Full live data | No |
| Bi-Directional | No |
| Service Procedures | Yes (1-2) |
| ECU coding | No |
| Full review + video | https://www.iamcarhacker.com/xtool-ad20-pro-review/ |
| Price range | $0-50 |
| Current price | https://amzn.to/3Y8Q2j1 |
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I test OBD-II scanners and make DIY Engine diagnostics guides to help you solve your car problems without having to depend on the mechanic. A lot of them will try to scam you or are just no help at all. About Juraj Lukacko