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Originally Posted by some_other_dave
So a Fit doesn't compare to the DX?
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I have a question for Bone and bkuehl: Have you checked a fuel consumption gauge (MPGuino, built-in iFCD, or ScanGauge or equivalent) driving the same stretch of road at the same speed in two different gears?
-soD
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I wouldn't compare the two simply because they are two entirely different engines, with many years of development between them. Having daily driven a 07 Fit for a few years before switching to older D-series hondas, I'd agree that the L15 returns better economy when short shifted. I have not found the same to be true with the 16v D series engines. But comparing a D15/16 and L15 is an apples to oranges deal.
Mr. Dave, I've actually got a MPGuino sitting on my desk at home(been there for months!
). Just have to find the time to build a box for it and wire it in. Whenever that happens, I will make sure to report back with my findings.