instantaneous miles per gallon
03-23-2011 | 12:09 PM
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instantaneous miles per gallon
Can this be done on a 2006 RX8 Shinka with 6 CD changer.
I want to display instantaneous miles per gallon.
Am thinking about buying OBDLink SX Scan Tool.
Found the following link on Mazda 3 forum.
Can this be done on my RX8?
Anybody have other suggestions on how to display instantaneous MPG?
Thanks
I found out about this neat trick so I'm spreading the word. It may not work on all cars, but it is known to work on 06+ Mazda3's with a 6-cd Player. My car is the Touring trim. A Trip Computer function is available on Grand Touring trim. It seems that the functionality in "lesser" models exists in the electronics, but is disabled. Use the following steps to enable it!
1. Get in car and close door.
2. Put key into ignition (DO NOT TURN YET!)
3. Hold down the AM/FM button AND the CD button.
4. With your other hand (while still holding the buttons) turn your key to the ACC position. The "Hello" message will appear on your display, and as soon as it goes away it will be replaced by DIS ON.
5. You may now let go of the AM/FM button and CD button.
6. Turn ignition off.
Now consult your owner's manual for how to use, but substitute the "Set" button in place of the "Info" button. Pressing "Set" toggles through the functions and is also used to reset. Press "Clock" to go back to clock mode.
The functions are:
* Current MPG, updated every 2 seconds
* Average MPG
* Approximate distance to empty, based on current avg mileage
* Average speed
Ok, it won't change your life, but the Instant MPG is good to know, and you can see how conditions and driving habits alter the MPG. Naturally, it is zero when you are sitting still, but jumps to 99mpg when you are coasting in gear. All cars should have such a simple device, just to make people aware of what they're using and how their driving affects how much they're using.
I want to display instantaneous miles per gallon.
Am thinking about buying OBDLink SX Scan Tool.
Found the following link on Mazda 3 forum.
Can this be done on my RX8?
Anybody have other suggestions on how to display instantaneous MPG?
Thanks
I found out about this neat trick so I'm spreading the word. It may not work on all cars, but it is known to work on 06+ Mazda3's with a 6-cd Player. My car is the Touring trim. A Trip Computer function is available on Grand Touring trim. It seems that the functionality in "lesser" models exists in the electronics, but is disabled. Use the following steps to enable it!
1. Get in car and close door.
2. Put key into ignition (DO NOT TURN YET!)
3. Hold down the AM/FM button AND the CD button.
4. With your other hand (while still holding the buttons) turn your key to the ACC position. The "Hello" message will appear on your display, and as soon as it goes away it will be replaced by DIS ON.
5. You may now let go of the AM/FM button and CD button.
6. Turn ignition off.
Now consult your owner's manual for how to use, but substitute the "Set" button in place of the "Info" button. Pressing "Set" toggles through the functions and is also used to reset. Press "Clock" to go back to clock mode.
The functions are:
* Current MPG, updated every 2 seconds
* Average MPG
* Approximate distance to empty, based on current avg mileage
* Average speed
Ok, it won't change your life, but the Instant MPG is good to know, and you can see how conditions and driving habits alter the MPG. Naturally, it is zero when you are sitting still, but jumps to 99mpg when you are coasting in gear. All cars should have such a simple device, just to make people aware of what they're using and how their driving affects how much they're using.
03-23-2011 | 01:10 PM
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There are some interesting things, if you just like "secret" features.
http://www.rx8blog.com/rx-8-diagnostic-outputs/
http://www.rx8blog.com/rx-8-diagnostic-outputs/
03-23-2011 | 02:05 PM
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Get a ScanGaugeII, it can display this along with a lot of other useful info.
On the other hand, I don't think the instant MPG is very useful... average tells much more and the ScanGauge does that too. Instant display of engine load is more useful than instant MPG.
On the other hand, I don't think the instant MPG is very useful... average tells much more and the ScanGauge does that too. Instant display of engine load is more useful than instant MPG.
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03-23-2011 | 02:18 PM
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yeah I have an obd2 my engine load at cruising speed ) 65mph) is 48%
03-23-2011 | 02:52 PM
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03-23-2011 | 03:01 PM
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well, like I said I used to get 25mpg on the highway, `actually did 501km on a tank and then had about 9 litres left while I was filling up.. and now no where close,Just do not get it, my engine load is at 48% cruisng, and i did have a misfire so I think its time I change what I can and see what happens
03-23-2011 | 04:38 PM
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