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Old 05-02-2014, 08:38 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Linear Logic says not only is it normal, but the developer's own car has a 30% offset:

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Hi Darin,

There is nothing wrong with numbers that high, each vehicle is different. The only important part is that it is accurate from one tank to the next.

Depending on what sensors are available for the ScanGauge to calculate fuel use, it has to assume certain values for information that isn't there.

If the assumed values are off too much it can make the calibration % higher or lower. My car is about 31% usually, our F150 is at 1% or less most of the time.

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