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Old 08-22-2007, 11:36 AM
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Default Re: MPG display accuracy

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Originally Posted by sward View Post
Wouldn't any error in the odometer readings affect both the hand-calculated and computer MPG the same way? I've been assuming that the computer is using the same raw data for both the odometer display and the MPG display.
It could very well be that way - or not - I have no idea. Any Nissan engineers out there?

The only way to tell your true fuel mileage is to use one of those fifth wheels that Consumer Reports uses and a flow meter for the gas.
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