Instant Econ Calibration
#2
Re: Instant Econ Calibration
Are you trying to relate the number of bars to a fuel efficiency number? It would be great if there is a relationship. I bet if someone with a scangauge were to do some tests (calling GaryG) then the relationship (if any) could be determined rather easily.
I have often wondered why they would put this gauge on the cars and not put the instantaneous mpg gauge on there instead. They probably knew we would never stop looking at it.
I have often wondered why they would put this gauge on the cars and not put the instantaneous mpg gauge on there instead. They probably knew we would never stop looking at it.
#4
Re: Instant Econ Calibration
I don't think there's any correlation there. Theoretically, it seems impossible to quantify since it's "instantaneous." Any meaningful MPG number needs to occur over time and distance. Otherwise, I'm getting "infinite" MPG much of the time.
I think it's more of a relative thing... worse - bad - ok - good - better. If you want to see numbers, just use the Average Econ and reset it at will.
I think it's more of a relative thing... worse - bad - ok - good - better. If you want to see numbers, just use the Average Econ and reset it at will.
#5
Re: Instant Econ Calibration?
I don't understand... there isn't anything to calibrate.... its on the same scale as the rest of the graph. If its three lines up you are running at an instantaneous rate that would get you 30MPG.... etc. If you are on a flat level surface and can hold the instant bar at one point longer than a minute you'll see what I mean. Basically when the average graph to the right updates the green will be at the same height as the instantaneous bar was... so its on the same scale as far as I can tell.
#8
Re: Instant Econ Calibration
Originally Posted by randykato
I don't think there's any correlation there. Theoretically, it seems impossible to quantify since it's "instantaneous." Any meaningful MPG number needs to occur over time and distance. Otherwise, I'm getting "infinite" MPG much of the time.
I'd prefer that to the practically useless bar graph that I never use.
#9
Re: Instant Econ Calibration
Originally Posted by nitramjr
I had a rented Buick once that had an instantaneous mpg gauge and it came in quite handy.
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