With all this talk about fuel mileage I just realized that most people don't have an accurate way to measure their fuel mileage. For the past several months I have been using an awesome tool called the ScanGuage II to help me maximize my fuel mileage. The ScanGuage II plugs into your vehicle ODBII which all vehicles manufactured since 1996 are required to have. The OBDII port is usually under the dash on the drivers side or on the firewall behind the dash on the drivers side of the vehicle.
The ScanGuageII has two main functions for gas mileage, the first is the instant economy gauge that will show you what your fuel mileage is at any instant. This can help you notice any driving habits you have that may be causing some fuel economy issues. The second feature is a robust trip computer that can show you the distance of your trip how much fuel you used, your average fuel economy, the distance left until empty, and the amount of fuel remaining.
I have now purchased two of these wonderful products and I have found the best place to get them is through the following online store, Scanguage. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Know what to expect
With all the talk of getting better fuel mileage and saving money I realize most people have no clue what they are currently getting for fuel mileage. Before you start trying any of the methods listed on this site you need to get a baseline for your car and your driving habits. Once you have this baseline you can compare that to what the EPA says your vehicle should get to make sure you don't have some major problem. Often times you will find you are getting considerably less fuel mileage than other people with the same model due to some mechanical problems. This baseline will also allow you to measure the increase in mileage after any changes you make.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)