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AndrewJ · 06-04-2008, 10:27 PM

So, I gots my MPGuino all hooked up and working. It's not quite calibrated yet, but that's all part of the testing I guess.

Anyhow, some random observations since having some instant feedback.

Average (uncalibrated) highway MPG: 64-68mpg
Average (uncalibrated) city MPG: 74-106mpg

I was completely unaware that my city MPG was that much better than highway....

Oh, and my initial fooling around indicates that in certian situations with average speeds above 50mph, Pulse & Glide seems to be effective. At least it was on my trip TO work when there wasn't much wind.

Edit:

For record-keeping sake, I just updated my 'guino's software to:
VSS pulse per mile - 8048
MicroSeconds per Gallon - 402374609

VSS was underreporting by 20% or so, I scaled fuel back the same amount.

06-04-2008, 10:27 PM	#209 (permalink)
AndrewJ Awesomeness personified Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 642 Harold - '94 Honda Civic CX 90 day: 54.51 mpg (US) Margot - '08 Surly Big Dummy Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts	Sweet, sweet MPGuino. So, I gots my MPGuino all hooked up and working. It's not quite calibrated yet, but that's all part of the testing I guess. Anyhow, some random observations since having some instant feedback. Average (uncalibrated) highway MPG: 64-68mpg Average (uncalibrated) city MPG: 74-106mpg I was completely unaware that my city MPG was that much better than highway.... Oh, and my initial fooling around indicates that in certian situations with average speeds above 50mph, Pulse & Glide seems to be effective. At least it was on my trip TO work when there wasn't much wind. Edit: For record-keeping sake, I just updated my 'guino's software to: VSS pulse per mile - 8048 MicroSeconds per Gallon - 402374609 VSS was underreporting by 20% or so, I scaled fuel back the same amount. __________________ "I got 350 heads on a 305 engine. I get 10 miles to the gallon. I ain't got no good intentions." - The Drive By Truckers. Last edited by AndrewJ; 06-04-2008 at 11:50 PM..