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May 15, 2012 | 07:43 AM

macguy

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DTE calbration setting

I have a setting that displays in my info center, DTE calibration. It allows for normal & towing. default is normal. What is this, and what does it do?

May 15, 2012 | 07:44 AM

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I have a setting that displays in my info center, DTE calibration. It allows for normal & towing. default is normal. What is this, and what does it do?

It will adjust your distance to empty to better reflect the MPG you would get when towing or not.

May 15, 2012 | 08:17 AM

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So it would be wise to set to tow all the time. I rarely and mostlikely will never tow.

May 15, 2012 | 08:21 AM

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Not that I trust it since I got within 30 miles of empty according to dte and it still had 6 gallons left,
but I'd rather it be set for what's CLOSE than what's really off IMHO....

somewhat like setting your alarm clock 30 minutes ahead....
eventually you will KNOW it is 30 minutes ahead and ignore it

May 15, 2012 | 08:24 AM

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So it would be wise to set to tow all the time. I rarely and mostlikely will never tow.

I dunno...for me I use the fuel gauge and seldom look at DTE. When I get under 1/2 tank towing I start thinking about fuel...usually stopping by 1/4 tank.

If you don't tow can I ask why you bought a diesel truck?

May 15, 2012 | 08:27 AM

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The listed avg mpg is very close to hand calculated in normal mode. I will test it and advise.

May 15, 2012 | 11:47 AM

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That's a very interesting question, & I'm asked that frequently, the biggest thing I tow is a 12x6 enclosed trailer & that's not very often, but the reason I bought a diesel is because I think it's the best truck on the road & I always like to surround myself with the best things in life. LOL

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