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Old 02-19-2011, 12:19 AM   #3 (permalink)
j12piprius
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Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard View Post
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I don't think that any vehicles prior to 1996 have the OBD II data plug that you need for an MPG meter?
Thank you. ... can the OBD II plug be installed or would that be too expensive?

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You can check any threads by the owner of that car:

ecomodder.com/forum/member-wagonman76.html

...and see what mods they have done and/or how they drive to get the MPG.
Thank you very much.

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Tank by tank MPG is the most accurate way to go, and you can check the calibration of your odometer, too.
Oh? Why is that? I was under the impression that tank to tank was not accurate at all, because the tank fills to a different level each time. When I used to fill and write results meticulously, I'd get 18 one time and 26 another, with the same type of driving. That was one reason that I stopped recording the mileage.
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