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MetroMPG · 02-13-2008, 01:32 PM

I saw this yesterday also. I really like the DIY + empirical mindset at that publication.

Ideally, someone could calibrate direct sensor measurements against a SG or SuperMID, and post the information for others who don't have the $ to spend on the OBD2 computers, or whose cars are pre-obd2.

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