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rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,729 Points:1,034,685 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 28, 2011 4:08:10 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse Factory or aftermarket. If it does, is it a good predictor of your actual MPG?

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Factory or aftermarket. If it does, is it a good predictor of your actual MPG?

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rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,729 Points:1,034,685 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 23, 2013 3:25:37 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse @Houckster "With regard to the ScangaugeE, the problem with it is that you can't download the data so you can retain data for each trip, you have to copy its display down after each trip and all one gets with the ScangaugeE is a composite figure which really isn't very enlightening." I don't see the value in downloading data for each trip. The way the meter is used is to give a real time estimate of fuel economy for those interested in modifying driving style to optimize fuel economy. The ScangaugeE does retain the tank average MPG but that still has to be confirmed at fill-up.
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,279 Points:882,115 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 23, 2013 1:41:05 AM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse yes factory and yes
jack4141 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,985 Points:694,580 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 23, 2013 1:28:47 AM Ignore jack4141 Report Abuse Yes
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giwan Veteran Author Michigan Posts:490 Points:89,405 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 1:27:48 PM Ignore giwan Report Abuse no
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Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,346 Points:693,480 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 12:59:01 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse @REB01501: Thanks.
reb01501 Sophomore Author Worcester Posts:123 Points:300,010 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 12:53:17 PM Ignore reb01501 Report Abuse "@" = "at" or "to". He was simply making it clear to whom he was replying. Nothing at all to do with Facebook.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,346 Points:693,480 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 9:56:42 AM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse First of all, I'm curious, I understand that @Houckster is a Facebook name but I have never used Facebook. Is this comment being posted on Facebook? ______ With regard to the ScangaugeE, the problem with it is that you can't download the data so you can retain data for each trip, you have to copy its display down after each trip and all one gets with the ScangaugeE is a composite figure which really isn't very enlightening.
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,729 Points:1,034,685 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 8:08:20 AM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse @Houckster -- " I would have bought one from the aftermarket if I'd seen one that was worthwhile. I'm still looking." I have a ScangaugeE which gives realtime and averaged MPG, a variety of performance data and reads out OBD-II diagnostic codes. It's <$100 on Amazon.
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,346 Points:693,480 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 7:37:21 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse No, I wish I did. I would have bought one from the aftermarket if I'd seen one that was worthwhile. I'm still looking.
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,062 Points:801,270 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 5:39:56 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse Nope
kennyman Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:221 Points:56,795 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 12:35:45 AM Ignore kennyman Report Abuse Yes I think so.
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,818 Points:358,325 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 11:10:57 PM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse no meter in it.
Z12 Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,661 Points:759,665 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 8:46:43 PM Ignore Z12 Report Abuse Yes
ace12012 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,675 Points:325,885 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 1:13:32 PM Ignore ace12012 Report Abuse no
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,742 Points:432,825 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 9:53:27 AM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse yes, it came with the car and reads about .5 gallon higher than I am getting on my 2013 Honda Fit.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 9:41:47 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nope
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 9:41:20 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse No
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,309 Points:690,455 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 6:15:12 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse OEM
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:802 Points:207,775 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 3:08:04 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse no
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,279 Points:882,115 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2013 12:24:21 AM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse yes
blckwolf Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:290 Points:75,020 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 9:53:53 PM Ignore blckwolf Report Abuse Not on my truck or bike. My wife's car has one, but it only tracks the actual fuel economy at that moment, plus the average for that particular trip (A trip being from the time you start the car, until just before you shut it off). [Edited by: blckwolf at 5/19/2013 9:55:42 PM EST]
giwan Veteran Author Michigan Posts:490 Points:89,405 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 9:18:06 PM Ignore giwan Report Abuse no
Cirdan Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,020 Points:124,585 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 1:17:17 PM Ignore Cirdan Report Abuse Factory. Can't say how accurate the instant reading is, but the long term tracks to my fuel log. Nissan Rogue
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 14, 2013 12:43:34 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nope
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 14, 2013 12:43:18 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse No
canadajane Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:116 Points:54,340 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 8:31:37 AM Ignore canadajane Report Abuse Yes it seems to be pretty accurate
51stovi Sophomore Author Nashville Posts:137 Points:85,665 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 7:18:10 AM Ignore 51stovi Report Abuse Our Toyota Sienna does and it is fairly accurate.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 6:40:40 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nope
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 6:40:20 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse No
streetirsx Veteran Author North Dakota Posts:342 Points:124,275 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 5:03:25 AM Ignore streetirsx Report Abuse Yes, integrated into the multifunction screen.
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,099 Points:36,585 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 3:32:22 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse I would think average tire pressure changes and E-10 % content would cause a mpg. varied read-out error at different times. Also driving in reverse.
WEDDY Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,249 Points:1,038,495 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 2:37:23 PM Ignore WEDDY Report Abuse Yes.It reads about .5 to.7 mpg high. It came with the car, 2013 Honda Fit.
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,062 Points:801,270 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 1:37:53 PM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse No
krazkar Veteran Author Calgary Posts:293 Points:276,515 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 1:04:07 PM Ignore krazkar Report Abuse Yes, my truck does. I really don't pay to much attention to it.
CactusRoper Champion Author Phoenix Posts:8,794 Points:1,919,950 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 9:35:44 AM Ignore CactusRoper Report Abuse No
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 8:00:59 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Nope
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,395 Points:1,122,800 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 12, 2013 8:00:42 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse No
GBMAX Champion Author Phoenix Posts:4,659 Points:1,902,580 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 8:59:53 PM Ignore GBMAX Report Abuse factory
pcbosis Rookie Author Orange County Posts:3 Points:30,785 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 7:10:58 PM Ignore pcbosis Report Abuse yes, its called the person driving and not going to fast LOl
Realakman Rookie Author Alaska Posts:42 Points:22,735 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 4:56:23 PM Ignore Realakman Report Abuse Yes, not entirely accurate. Figure it out myself and it shows better than the meter does.
Desoto49 Sophomore Author KW Posts:237 Points:477,490 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 11, 2013 3:31:00 PM Ignore Desoto49 Report Abuse Yes, factory, and it appears fairly accurate
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,099 Points:36,585 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 10:00:39 PM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse reply; rick evens... I don't think I missed the point as you mentioned, maybe in one post that could be said but overall I fell the MPG read-outs are handy only as a guide. What I was referring to is some drivers seem to state they are extremely accurate at the pump nozzles filling to what deems full and then noting pump information in making their calculations which find the OEM readouts to be somewhat in error. E-10 content, evaporation, sloshed fuel, idle run-time, automatic fuel canister collection/purging of vapors, shelf life, ETC. can be factors between fill-ups V/S each drivers being over accurate and then finding error with the vehicle's gauges by comparison ...(my point). Then there is the nozzle dribble after the pump shuts off on allowed amounts charged for, I have noticed but does everyone else, remember the days when some fillers use to lift the pump hose high into the air to wrestle out every drop.... seen that 20 years ago........ LOL
mybigtruck Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:136 Points:199,875 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 4:36:09 PM Ignore mybigtruck Report Abuse Mine's a good indicator of the overall running average over the past several hundred miles. It's within 0.5mpg of hand-calculated numbers
Scottishmist87 Rookie Author Ohio Posts:23 Points:14,135 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 4:01:44 PM Ignore Scottishmist87 Report Abuse Factory installed on my 2012 VW-Passat and seems to be very accurate.
forestghost07 Veteran Author Miami Posts:292 Points:4,000 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 4:00:38 PM Ignore forestghost07 Report Abuse no, but my 28 ft boat did, and it was scary to look at
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,729 Points:1,034,685 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 3:56:48 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse @dontuknowOH -- "Guys I just don't see any Rocket Science calculations here where the pump nozzle click off determines the full tank in CC of fill-up.." You miss the point. The meter is for real time readout which gives feed back on how you can adjust your driving. The accuracy is not as important as the trend. Also, my ScanguageE allows me to clear the occasional CEL.
gassprite Champion Author Toms River Posts:1,080 Points:138,890 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2013 3:12:14 PM Ignore gassprite Report Abuse Yes. Factory. I love it.