Re: First Trip

[Michael Spiers <mikes@specnet.com>]

> I definitely don't trust the trip computer.  Mine consistently overstates
> mileage by 6-7 mpg.  Always wondered why but figured it's not worth the
> trouble to debug it.  My true mileage measured the old fashioned way is 21
mpg
> overall.

The trip computer's vary with regards to their accuracy.  I filled up my tank
(19 gallons) on Sunday & reset the computer.  I'm about empty today, I've
driven 197 miles, and the computer's stating I'm getting 10.2 MPG (I really
need to fix that rear caliper.)  Close enough for me!

-- 
-Mike
mikes@specnet.com
mks107@psuvm.psu.edu
87 5000CS TQ
84 5000S (2,000 miles away and a mile high)
90 80 (sibling's mode of transportation I get lynched into working on)