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Laughing Gas
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From: FLA
Originally Posted by Hjudge49
The miles to go resets when the key is off. If you fuel with the engine running, it won't reset until the next time you shut down. I believe your mpg gauge works off the fuel flow sensors.
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From: Florida
I'm sure the computer senses fuel flow and knows speed, and does the appropriate calculation. I'm assuming the miles to go is based in part on the mpg calculation and a sensor in the tank.. I have found it is pretty accurate, I usually wait until I'm pretty empty to fuel, which I know is a bad habit, and when it tells me I have 40 or so miles to go, the tank will need right at 26 to 27 gallons. The mpg calculation is always off on mine since I haven't had my speedo recalibrated for the bigger tires.
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From: Central Texas
Originally Posted by Hjudge49
I'm sure the computer senses fuel flow and knows speed, and does the appropriate calculation. I'm assuming the miles to go is based in part on the mpg calculation and a sensor in the tank.. I have found it is pretty accurate, I usually wait until I'm pretty empty to fuel, which I know is a bad habit, and when it tells me I have 40 or so miles to go, the tank will need right at 26 to 27 gallons. The mpg calculation is always off on mine since I haven't had my speedo recalibrated for the bigger tires.
Got Diesel?
Joined: Jan 2004
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Originally Posted by Hjudge49
I'm sure the computer senses fuel flow and knows speed, and does the appropriate calculation. I'm assuming the miles to go is based in part on the mpg calculation and a sensor in the tank.. I have found it is pretty accurate, I usually wait until I'm pretty empty to fuel, which I know is a bad habit, and when it tells me I have 40 or so miles to go, the tank will need right at 26 to 27 gallons. The mpg calculation is always off on mine since I haven't had my speedo recalibrated for the bigger tires.
I read somewhere where there is a fuel return system or something to that extent and letting your fuel level get that low causes problems.
Personally, I fuel up when I get to a 1/4 of a tank and in the winter I keep it at 1/2 at the least and use anti-gel throughout winter.
Jeff
Laughing Gas
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From: FLA
Originally Posted by Hjudge49
purplewg, what part of the sunshine state are you in? I'm on the NE coast.
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