How can I use a ScanGauge?

Hi folks.

I've been lurking here for a while, reading up on some ways to improve my fuel economy.

My record tank was 4.6L/100km, and I was able get 831 km out of it. I'm wondering if it's possible to hit 900, and what tools or techniques I can use to do so.

I've been practicing P&G, and though I'm not so good at it just yet when I'm consciously trying to do it, I suspect I had been doing it all along without thinking about it, especially for my 800+ km tanks.

So around to my question: I've read over and over that a ScanGauge is the hypermiler's best friend, but I haven't been able to find a single post as to why or how it can be used to increase FE. I don't know what readings I'll get, nor do I know how to interpret them.

I'm looking for a practical guide explaining what the ScanGuide actually does, how its readings can be used, and practical examples of how drivers here are using it. A tried a bunch of searches in vain -- the term ScanGuage comes up in pretty much every thread

Thanks to everyone who can shed some light.

Cheers!

 

I had come across that thread before, and even though I have now re-read it, I'm still a little foggy on how to set up and use a scangauge. Nor am I decided if I can really use it to significant benefit, considering it costs $150.

That said, reading through the various posts did open my eyes to some flaws in my driving technique, and I'm already seeing the results in my FE! I have no doubt that on the next tank I can hit 900 km.

So in a round-about way, thanks for the link!

 

Thanks!

I hadn't thought about its value for highway driving, as for the most part I drive my Prius in the city. Just by practicing the driving techniques described throughout these forums, I've been able to achieve 4.4 - 4.5 L/100km in my daily commute on a regular basis, and I think I can get to 4.3 over the next couple of tanks of gas.

As for highway driving, I've been content If I can keep my efficiency below 5.0, but it seems I might be able to get a more significant improvement using the gauge.

What is the "LOD" value? I couldn't find that described in the Acronyms thread.