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ac7ss · 09-26-2008, 04:28 PM

I have recently added a MPGuino to my vehicle and have noticed that the mileage when taking the car out of gear is around 130 or so but the gauge tops out if I leave it in gear with the accelerator off or just slightly on.

Has anybody else noticed this?

I understand the concept. Fuel is required to keep the engine running if it is not in gear. However, I have not seen this mentioned anywhere. I suppose that you need an Econometer that shows instant MPG to be able to get the sweet spot.

09-26-2008, 04:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
ac7ss EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Olympia, wa Posts: 96 Red Beast - '82 Honda V45 Sabre Vetter Fairing 90 day: 39.38 mpg (US) The Wife's bike - '82 Honda CM450E Red 90 day: 57.22 mpg (US) Yellow Submarine - '04 Dodge Neon SXT 90 day: 28.71 mpg (US) Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	POC vs. Out of gear coasting I have recently added a MPGuino to my vehicle and have noticed that the mileage when taking the car out of gear is around 130 or so but the gauge tops out if I leave it in gear with the accelerator off or just slightly on. Has anybody else noticed this? I understand the concept. Fuel is required to keep the engine running if it is not in gear. However, I have not seen this mentioned anywhere. I suppose that you need an Econometer that shows instant MPG to be able to get the sweet spot. __________________