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Originally Posted by brucepick
Get a ScanGauge or UltraGauge. Either will plug into the truck's OBDII connector just like a code reader. The gauge will give instantaneous mpg, actually updated every 1-2 seconds. Also provides trip and tank mpg data, as well as useful information such as engine temperature, intake air temp, % load, etc.
That instant feedback is invaluable in refining your driving technique. I learned that my car - which averaged over 50 mpg last summer - gets only about 10 mpg when I stomp on it in 3rd gear. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to predict reduced mpg in third with foot down hard, but there's nothing quite like seeing the numbers in front of you, real time.
Good luck with it!
And you can use the same gauge in the fuel sipper car suggested above by jamesqf.
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I can really use some education here. Right now my truck has a instant economy gauge on the DIC that gives me this info and it has helped me master the idea of the coast and has helped me watch my acceleration practices. It also has a average economy feature that is pretty accurate. I honestly wouldn't at all be opposed to a scanguage. Can someone please educate me on its advantages over what I already have?