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2058 messages, Last post on Aug 26, 2009 at 6:19 PM
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| Since this tool (ScanGuage) is my new toy and since it monitors all engine and probably automatic transmission management computers as well it has quite a few read-outs and parameters that I probably won't investigate e.g. whether the car is operating in "open or closed" loop and intake temperature but will probably concentrate on fuel economy and related readings e.g. fuel to empty, distance to empty, average fuel economy etc. Yeah, I know this type of information is available as standard equipment on various vehicles but not Honda. Yes, one can speculate on fuel economy and even drag out the calculator and figure out the average for the tank (within reason unless math isn't your strong point) but this piece of equipment can inform you instantly and constantly allowing you to make small changes (if you wish) in real time and see real time increases or decreases in fuel economy. Plus for me it makes me conscious of my driving techniques at all times not just at fill up time when economy seems to be too low but wait!!! Oh, yeah now I remember "flooring it" or running it up to 100 mph in a fit of road rage. It sure is useful for us.... | |
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Replying to: targettuning (Oct 29, 2008 8:03 am) Out of curiousity, are there low-end compacts out there that offer this as standard? If there are I really don't know about 'em, but would like to.  I know the CR-V has this, as well as the new Accord, I just didn't know the $15k-$20k compact/subcompact market had this feature "standardized" yet.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2008 8:19 am) |
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2008 8:19 am)  Hey, my '07 Civic had auto door locks at half the price.....
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 29, 2008 8:19 am) |
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Replying to: sebring95 (Oct 29, 2008 9:07 am) |
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| heck, our 93 chrysler minivan had an excellent trip computer: instant mpg, ave mpg, miles to empty, compass....... dumped it at 120k miles, the computer was about the only thing that hadn't been replaced under extended waranty. | |
New tires will crash mpg anywhere from 1-6 mpg. I have new tires and alignment and swag I will lose 1-2 mpg (or from 38-42 mpg) , so the range will now be between 36-41 mpg for a while.
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Replying to: targettuning (Oct 28, 2008 4:42 am) Somewhat contrite 
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Replying to: targettuning (Oct 30, 2008 9:00 am) The truth is the range of 38-42 was with no fuel miser concerns. AND we are doing it with one less gear and an older model. It is strictly, fill the tank, write down the figures, do the math- report!! It is a no brainer to start to implement some fuel miser techniques. It is truly NOT rocket science, other than we don't do so bad NOT taking any measures. We are impressed that we cut the actual commute miles (for 2 persons) literally in half by sharing the commute.
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