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Old 12-29-2007, 10:22 PM
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Does the computer calculate "Miles until empty"

I remember the day i got the car (1600) miles it was like 320 miles on a full tank, couple of weeks later it dropped down to around 250, and has stayed in that range for last 2-3 weeks. Tonight i filler her up and its fking 190 miles on a full tank...
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Old 12-29-2007, 10:24 PM
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hahaha that is funny but has to be frustrating. You don't wanna relay on that thing like my mom doesbecause yours isn't right. Obviosly
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Old 12-29-2007, 10:25 PM
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How many gallons is our fuel tank? 320 sounds like it should be about right if the tank size is around 15 gallons. Does it show a lot of variation depending upon how you are driving (WOT)?
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Old 12-29-2007, 10:27 PM
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How many gallons is our fuel tank? 320 sounds like it should be about right if the tank size is around 15 gallons. Does it show a lot of variation depending upon how you are driving (WOT)?
No it doesnt. Its really weird. I drive WOT alot,and usually when i do, i get 13 mpg, but now its been stuck at 14.1 and ive been driving nothing but WOT. Anyway to get this thing fixed?

I might have to trade my car in for something like this...

http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/523028222.html


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Old 12-29-2007, 10:32 PM
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It averages your fuel useage over time and uses that value. Mathematically that allows for a more accurate estimation as the remaining fuel level get's low.
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Old 12-29-2007, 10:36 PM
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It averages your fuel useage over time and uses that value. Mathematically that allows for a more accurate estimation as the remaining fuel level get's low.
I dont get it. How do i know when im low on fuel if i cant rely on my cars fuel gauge [:@]
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Old 12-29-2007, 10:44 PM
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How about when you get to 1/4 of a tank, fill it up?
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Old 12-29-2007, 10:46 PM
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More than likely it takes the amount of fuel you have left and it calulates your average or current MPG.

So if you WOT it a lot, you'll end up with 200mte on a full tank, but if you baby that very tank and get like.. 320miles out of the tank, your computer will just average it out and say you'll get a solid 260 out of the next one.

That how my old car used to do it.
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Old 12-29-2007, 10:46 PM
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i would use fuel used if anything, that is usually more accurate.....and does noone read the manual....16 gallon tank!
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Old 12-29-2007, 10:51 PM
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Im goin to drive nicely this whole tank.. wont be easy, but ill try, and see what it says. thanks for the help i guess
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