Anyone who cares a little about car care will find in Torque pro the perfect application to have everything under control. It is an app only available for Android devices that establishes a direct connection between our phone and our vehicle to monitor all its activity. There is no better way to know in depth the operation of our vehicle and know what it needs at all times.
To give us all these advantages, Torque Pro needs the help of a small adapter that we must connect to the OBD port (On-Board Diagnostics) of our car. This adapter is then connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth. The price of these OBD connectors is about 10-15 euros on Amazon.
It is possible that in some old car models we will not find this OBD connector, but it is present in almost all new models. The information that this device can provide us will depend to a large extent on the make and model of the car. In any case, it must be clear that we are only going to obtain data, very useful, but only data. In no way are we going to be able to carry out interventions in the system, or reprogram the car's control unit.
There are two versions of this application: Small (free and loaded with advertising) and Pro (paid and with many more features available). Many users have first tried the first one to get familiar with how it works and then ended up downloading the second one, in order to enjoy all its advantages. These are the download links:
How to use Torque Pro
Since Toqrue Pro is an extended and improved version of Torque Lite, we are going to focus on discussing all the features of the paid application. The truth is that the list of features and details that this app manages is very complete, covering all the important aspects to have an accurate and updated X-ray of the state of our vehicle. These are some of the information that we will obtain through it:
- Speed and acceleration.
- Revolutions per minute (RPM) of the engine, a data that we can see even if our car does not have this indicator on the dashboard.
- Instant engine power and torque.
- Up-to-date reading of the vehicle's CO2 emissions.
- Constant reading of engine temperature.
- Liquid control: water, lubricant, brake fluid, coolant, etc.
- Tire pressure reading.
- Detailed monitoring of the vehicle's maintenance schedule.
- Status of the electrical system and fuses.
- Analysis of engine error codes (when they appear) with extended information.
In addition to this, thanks to Torque Pro we will be able to carry out a travel video recording, as long as we have an OBD2 type adapter. Similarly, it is possible to record a track in real time using the tool track recorder, which works as a kind of "black box" of our vehicle. Also available is HUD mode (Head-Up Display) designed for night driving.
It should also be noted that the user can configure some of the functions of the application (note, configure, do not modify) as well as add plugins to modify or add functions and features that further complement the information.
La interface of Torque Pro is very simple and straightforward. Here utility prevails over aesthetics, although there are some options to customize the panel, with several themes to choose from, and the user profile. It also incorporates a compass and GPS, two basic elements for driving today.
Is it worth downloading Torque Pro?
It is a real luxury to be able to enjoy all this torrent of information about our own car, which undoubtedly ends up redounding in greater control and better performance. To take good care of our vehicle and prolong its life, we must first get to know it thoroughly, with its strengths and weaknesses.
However, not everything is bright around this app, there are also some shadows. Although it is not the most important thing, it must be said that interface design looks quite dated and, for many users, just plain ugly. That wouldn't be particularly serious if it weren't for the fact that the interface isn't quite compatible with certain versions of Android, giving rise to unpleasant display problems. It must be said in this regard that most of these errors have already been corrected.
It should also be noted that not all the content of the app is translated into Spanish. For those who are fluent in English, this does not represent a disadvantage, but it is important to take it into account. It is also worth remembering that, however interesting the information that appears on our mobile may be, we must not be distracted by it while we are driving. safety first.
But beyond these details, we can conclude that Torque Pro is a fantastic tool for drivers. As has been said on occasion, something like passing the ITV every day from the screen of our mobile phone.