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Mile calc question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by tripp, Apr 23, 2007.

  1. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Apr 29 2007, 03:18 PM) [snapback]432206[/snapback]</div>
    you noticed that too! way to tight for me.
     
  2. TheAnnoyingOne

    TheAnnoyingOne New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Apr 29 2007, 03:18 PM) [snapback]432206[/snapback]</div>
    But the most important fact is that all 17 calculate a close approximation of the "real" number using distance values measured with an inaccurate (+- 3% ?) odometer and an equally inaccurate (+- ??) flow meter aka gas pump and without taking into account additional factors such as ambient and fuel temperatures, tire pressure etc. :D

    Oh and don’t forget the hundreds of posts about the guess gauge. :p

    How about a formula to calculate man-hours used to improve the MPG :lol:
     
  3. Frank Hudon

    Frank Hudon Senior Member

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    my average mileage for 78 tanks of gas and three yeas is 42.3 US MPG. That is calculated on miles driven by fuel used. The first tanks mean nothing in the big picture.