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Old 04-05-2011, 06:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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What kind of FE instrumentation for Pre-OBD2 Diesel

Any suggestions on fuel economy gauge for my 1986 VW turbo diesel?

If you haven't noticed from my car choice; it has to be cheap.

I have thought about using a linear variable resistor and wiring it to an electric meter. Since the fuel is used directly by the position of the foot feed (and the rpm) I might have a relative way of improving my mileage.

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