Abstract: A monitoring device, and associated methods of operation, for managing fuel distribution systems to improve performance. The monitoring device includes a connector configured to mate with a communications port of a fuel distribution system. The device further includes a processor configured to communicate with the fuel distribution system or a computer associated therewith when the connector is mated with the communications port. The processor obtains fuel information from the fuel distribution system, such as fuel level, fuel temperature/pressure, and/or other suitable information. The obtained information is transmitted to a remote database for processing via a transmitter. An electronic device in communication with the database and/or the monitoring device presents the obtained fuel information to an operator and may further present any identified performance issues relating to the fuel distribution system, where the electronic device may be used to resolve such performance issues.

Abstract: A device, and associated methods of operation, for adjusting automotive operational parameters of a vehicle to improve automotive performance. The device includes a connector configured to mate with an on-board diagnostics port of the vehicle. The device further includes a processor configured to communicate with an engine control unit of the vehicle when the connector is mated with the on-board diagnostics port. The processor obtains information from the engine control unit, such as vehicle identification information and diagnostics information. The obtained information is transmitted to a remote database for processing via a transmitter of the dongle device. After the information is processed, the processor receives instructions from the database for adjusting the engine control unit and transmits the instructions to the engine control unit to adjust select operational parameters.