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Old 01-19-2012, 03:41 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Location: scotland
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The Mistress - '88 Bmw 320i Touring SE
Team m8
Last 3: 27.17 mpg (US)

Germany Beadle - '91 Mercedes 300td (estate, N/A)
90 day: 24.63 mpg (US)

The Bloodylingo - '05 Citroen Berlingo Multispace Desire
90 day: 39.77 mpg (US)

Shanner Scaab - '03 Saab 9-5 estate Vector
90 day: 26.19 mpg (US)

Clio 182 - '05 Renault Clio RS 182 182
90 day: 31.73 mpg (US)
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
...does Scotland have "mile-post" markers? If so, simply drive at steady 60 mph (using cruise-control helps) and measure the time (stop watch) between 1 and 2 mile posts.

MPH(x) = 3600 / sec for "1-mile" marker

MPH(X) = 7200 / SEC for "2-mile" marker

...the "correction" factor (%) will be:

% = MPH(x) / 60 mph or % = MPH(X) / 60 mph
cruise control?unfortunately not...

cheers for the formula though


Quote:
Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
You could use a GPS to calibrate the meter.

BMW likely calibrated it with fresh tyres though.
Fair shout- I may try to get my dad's one..
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