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Lower cost sensors
I found 2 sensors that are lower in cost, one is from Futurelec
it's the FLOWFUEL30L0.
The other is from Bio-tech it's the Low flow flowmeter- FCH-m-POM-LC, Q= 0,015- 0,8 LPM
I'm a new member so can't post the links, and can't quote links from some one else's post as a quote grrrr
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10-30-2012, 08:35 AM
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Gerhard Plattner: "The best attitude is to consider fuel saving a kind of sport. Everybody who has enough money for a strong car, can drive fast and hit the pedal. But saving fuel requires concentration, self-control and cleverness. It's a challenge with the nice effect of saving you money that you can use for other more important things."
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10-30-2012, 08:46 AM
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Thanks Billy!
Don't let that link title fool you, it is 2.0 to 30 Liters per hour.
Liters per minute would be worthless, LOL.
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10-31-2012, 12:03 AM
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Would having a an Air Fuel Ratio gauge help?
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Not really, but I just have an idea to combine MAF and lambda sensor, If we would know the exact amount of the air entering the engine, and the amount of the oxygen in the exhaust, we could approximate the amount of fuel used.
What do you think of that?
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It would take two of the $12.90 flow meters, one on the fuel in and one on the return, and a cheap microprocessor with an LCD display for my truck. I am very interested!
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Yes, that will be the easiest and the most accurate thing to do.
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I have a few other functions to automate, and no programming experience. am I screwed? 
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I can help you with that, when I'll find a while. Tell me what other things you want to automate.
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How do you compare fuel usage to distance on a real time basis.
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