EVIC gas mileage inaccurate
#11
I am in Canada too, mine was advertised @ 25mpg. (I still have the window sticker) If that is to a 4.5L gallon, it is really close to my actual 19-20mpg highway I get to a 3.8L gallon. Still not quite there though.
#13
And this 32-gallon tank...... Judas Priest! - at current prices ($3.35) it's a Franklin for a full-up. I can hardly wait for $4 a gallon gas again.
#14
I apologize for bumping an old thread, but how the EVIC (and similar gadgetry in other vehicles) calculates mpg has always been something of a mystery to me, especially since it's operated by engine vacuum. I've only had my 2010 for a week and I can tell you the EVIC number is very optimistic, by approx 10%.
And this 32-gallon tank...... Judas Priest! - at current prices ($3.35) it's a Franklin for a full-up. I can hardly wait for $4 a gallon gas again.
And this 32-gallon tank...... Judas Priest! - at current prices ($3.35) it's a Franklin for a full-up. I can hardly wait for $4 a gallon gas again.
I see about 19.5 actual mpg in solid hwy driving this time of year - heading to and from ski racing each week. (3.21 gears at 72 mph for 50 miles each way straight on flat land)
#15
The longer you let it average the better it gets. That being said mine is consistantly 1mpg off of hand calculation if I reset it at the tank. As for your 32 gallon tank, I wish I had one - I do a lot of driving and the extra 6-7 gallons would be nice.
I see about 19.5 actual mpg in solid hwy driving this time of year - heading to and from ski racing each week. (3.21 gears at 72 mph for 50 miles each way straight on flat land)
I see about 19.5 actual mpg in solid hwy driving this time of year - heading to and from ski racing each week. (3.21 gears at 72 mph for 50 miles each way straight on flat land)
Still 17+ mpg is 5.5 mpg better than I was getting with my old '97 Ram (318) so I ain't bitchin'. I look upon the EVIC numbers as 'relative' and you can impress your friends showing them the number, knowing full well it's false.
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The EVIC mpg is NOT "certified", so dont get to excited when the numbers aren`t what you wanna see.
Personally, i wish they wouldnt put such stupid things like this in vehicles, they`re misleading on ALL vehicles.
The technology and time & money they wasted with it could have been used in other problem areas that needed it.
Personally, i wish they wouldnt put such stupid things like this in vehicles, they`re misleading on ALL vehicles.
The technology and time & money they wasted with it could have been used in other problem areas that needed it.
#19
The EVIC mpg is NOT "certified", so dont get to excited when the numbers aren`t what you wanna see.
Personally, i wish they wouldnt put such stupid things like this in vehicles, they`re misleading on ALL vehicles.
The technology and time & money they wasted with it could have been used in other problem areas that needed it.
Personally, i wish they wouldnt put such stupid things like this in vehicles, they`re misleading on ALL vehicles.
The technology and time & money they wasted with it could have been used in other problem areas that needed it.
Last edited by Capn Preshoot; 01-23-2012 at 09:01 PM.
#20
Well, it's a 'bauble' that probably cost next to nothing in engineering time while giving the customer another trinket with the perception of some value to it when in fact the display is only relative at best. The only true numbers are those derived using basic math: Distance/quantity and even the result will vary depending on traffic conditions, weather, speed and terrain. (and sometimes even the fuel)
you hit the nail right on the head...!!!!