Just got an OBDII connector, and installed Dr.Prius and Torque Pro. How do I even? Help, Please.

Is there someone that can help walk a semi-retarded Hillbilly through using Torque Pro?

I'd like to monitor the batteries.
I'd like to monitor fuel a bit more than the current gauge allows.
I would love to have a little more control over the fan speed for the batteries.
I'd like to monitor my catalytic converter.
And I'd like to monitor mileage between oil changes.

I'd also LOVE to stop the darn car from deleting my MPG averages every time I get fuel.

What PID files do I need?
What's the best way to get them to my phone if I don't have an SD slot?
Can I change settings on the car with it?
I was excited when I saw I could shut off a few things with Dr. Prius, then tried it and it said it wasn't an option with OBDII.. WTH?

The "Custom PIDS for Torque" thread is awesome, but it's WAY over my head. There are 40 some pages of stuff I don't understand.

Pretend you are explaining it to an 8 year old. Hold my hand and help me get this right.

 

• Android, more specifically a Google Pixel3
• Yes, but only to charge it. I think I should be able to access files on it.
• I got the Panlong connector since it was recommended on Dr.Prius' page.

 

I think ydpplqbd makes some interesting points.

 

I followed your advice and ignored your signature. The only page I found that was useful while ignoring it was changing the speed to 6 on the battery fan. Very well written, and easy to follow.
I think I got it set up correctly (it was the type of explanation I was looking for.)

 

Mine resets the mileage counter and the MPG. It's irritating, but since 99.9% of this car runs highway miles at 75 and above, it's not counting great numbers anyway. I think it's averaging around 38 IRL. I know if I dropped my speed 10 mph, it would raise considerably, but I've got places to go, and my time is more valuable than any mpg losses.