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#2598 of 2672 - by dudleyr Aug 12, 2009 (8:22 am)
Installation is a piece of cake. Plug one end of cable into the OBD port under the dash and then plug the other end into the scangauge. You are now installed. Turn it on and setup for your vehicle - enter gas tank size etc so it gives you range.   The only complicated part is if you route it out of the way. I mounted mine in the cubby below the radio. I just used a bent piece of aluminum and some two sided tape. I have pics in the carspace area.
#2599 of 2672 scangauge photos by dudleyr Aug 12, 2009 (8:24 am)
Just click on photos up at the top of the carspace page and do a search for scangauge. My pics will come right up.
#2600 of 2672 Re: - [dudleyr] by icyou812 Aug 12, 2009 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: dudleyr (Aug 11, 2009 5:42 pm) That would be great to have, but I don't have the extra cash for one. I am finally back to work full time for almost a month now. Our old Camry needs tires and some other maintenance too. You avoid Iowa on purpose? I kinda like the place since I live there Now avoiding Nebraska I could understand!
#2601 of 2672 - by dudleyr Aug 12, 2009 (3:34 pm)
No I drove through Iowa - even spent the night, just didn't buy any gas.
#2602 of 2672 Re: 08 LX I4 5M [icyou812] by packer3 Aug 14, 2009 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: icyou812 (Aug 09, 2009 10:29 am) Get use to get what you get, the magic tricks don't really work and if they do it's only a few (or less)more miles per gallon, it ain't worth the risk. My 08 LXP Accord with over 12,000 miles on it is the same 16\18 city 26\28 mpg, is the same from the first day and I predict it wont change. Replies to this message: stephen987 (Aug 14, 2009 5:28 pm)
#2603 of 2672 Re: 08 LX I4 5M [packer3] by stephen987 Aug 14, 2009 (5:28 pm)
Replying to: packer3 (Aug 14, 2009 5:14 pm) If you're only getting 16 mpg in town with an LX-P, you must be driving with the handbrake on.
#2604 of 2672 Re: 08 LX I4 5M [thegraduate] by icyou812 Aug 15, 2009 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 08, 2009 9:58 pm) Well I drove a friend to a suburb of Chicago today to get a car, a more realistic trip to check the mileage. 455.4 miles driven, 13.27 gallons used = 34.3mpg. Filled up at the same pump when we got back. 180 of the miles were at 70mph (IA), 255 at 65mph (IL), and 20 suburban. Maybe 10-15 minutes of idling with the air on to keep the kids from roasting while waiting on my friend. Used AC all the way. I bet a cooler day with no AC and 55mph would net a couple more mpg., but not a likely thing as it would mean being trapped in the car with the kids (10 & 6) for a longer period of time Replies to this message: thegraduate (Aug 15, 2009 9:07 pm)
#2605 of 2672 Re: 08 LX I4 5M [icyou812] by thegraduate Aug 15, 2009 (9:07 pm)
Replying to: icyou812 (Aug 15, 2009 6:35 pm) For a full size car loaded up with A/C going at highway speeds, that's pretty good I'd say!
#2606 of 2672 2009 Accord Coupe LX-S I4 Auto, Update by cpboy99 Aug 15, 2009 (11:34 pm)
So after the horrible first half tank, I'm glad to report that my mileage has been great. 7/26 285mi / 11.099gal = 25.7mpg (first half tank, dealer filled, break in period). 8/2 457mi / 15.670gal = 29.2mpg 8/7 210mi / 7.549gal = 27.8mpg 8/15 423.4mi / 14.892gal = 28.43mpg   I have a pretty consistent usage pattern of 70% hwy and 30% city.   I must say I made the right choice for a vehicle. After getting used to the car, and learning it's shifting patterns and when to force it to upshift, I'm getting lots of power and great mileage. Replies to this message: tankbeans (Aug 16, 2009 10:12 am) cpboy99 (Aug 16, 2009 10:32 pm) tankbeans (Aug 17, 2009 3:26 pm)
#2607 of 2672 Re: 2009 Accord Coupe LX-S I4 Auto, Update [cpboy99] by tankbeans Aug 16, 2009 (10:12 am)
Replying to: cpboy99 (Aug 15, 2009 11:34 pm) What do you mean by "forcing an upshift?" I'd be curious to know if the same thing can be applied to my 03. So far my rolling average since March of 2008 is right above 25 mpg and I have a 4 cylinder. I drive more often in the city since there is construction on the highway going down to where I work and I'd rather avoid that at all costs.   Enjoy your new car! My next one will probably be mid Gen IX or early Gen X. I have no reason to replace it now. Replies to this message: cpboy99 (Aug 16, 2009 10:32 pm) tankbeans (Aug 17, 2009 3:26 pm)

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