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Old 05-29-2008, 01:30 PM
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Default MPG Gauges

The car I drive now does not have an MPG gauge. I'm used to watching the Civic Hybrid's gauge and adjusting my driving. I'm wondering what MPG gauges there are out there? Here are the ones I've heard of:

-Scangauge II (Price: $169.95)
http://www.scangauge.com/

-AeroForce Interceptor (Price: $239.00)
http://www.aeroforcetech.com/Interce...eral_info.html

I haven't even been able to find any of the ones above in stores around Canada though.
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Old 05-29-2008, 02:13 PM
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Default Re: MPG Gauges

http://www.auterraweb.com/?gclid=CPb...FQnIsgodnkhAhg

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http://plxkiwi.com/index.html

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Old 05-29-2008, 02:52 PM
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Default Re: MPG Gauges

Cleanmpg.com frequently has group buys on the Scan Gauge. I have one in the MMH (even though it has an iFCD) and like it. You can adjust the color to 256 combinations so mine matches the MMH blue lighting exactly. It is also pretty easy to take from one car to another (except for the fact that it messes up your current tank info) so you can loan it to friends if they are going to take a road trip.

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Old 05-29-2008, 08:40 PM
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Default Re: MPG Gauges

The Kiwi (picture a couple posts up) is a little novel, at least from what I've seen, in that it not only provides the gauges and trip logs, etc, but also analyzes your driving style/smoothness and gives you an overall score that you can work at bettering.

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Old 05-29-2008, 11:49 PM
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Default Re: MPG Gauges

The Kiwi device looks great, although I checked the pricing and after everything it will cost $344 US. It seems like a great unit but a bit too pricey. I'm going to be checking out that group buy at CleanMPG if I can't find anything used.
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Old 09-04-2008, 12:22 AM
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Default Re: MPG Gauges

I also need to have my replacement this month. My current MPG gauge goes from high to low irregularly and also does my RPM gauge. I need it as soon as possible.
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Old 09-04-2008, 06:07 AM
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I also need to have my replacement this month. My current MPG gauge goes from high to low irregularly and also does my RPM gauge. I need it as soon as possible.
You might verify that it's the scanner and not your car's sensors/computer first. Depending on the car's age and your location, the mfg'r might be on the hook to make it right under warranty.

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Old 05-23-2009, 04:59 PM
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Default Re: MPG Gauges

I bought a plx kiwi, and I can get 33 mpg with the AC on and up to 41 mpg with the AC off. I guess I should add that I have a 2006 Mercury Mariner Hybrid (4wd). It really has helped me hypermile.

I have been very happy with it so far.
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Old 05-31-2009, 02:29 PM
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my sg2 has been awesome...i've been using it for over 1 1/2 years and it hasn't had any hiccups
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Old 06-01-2009, 07:39 AM
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Default Re: MPG Gauges

ScanGauge is a great tool. I had one of those. You can buy it @ CleanMPG.com.

I will add that I have had better results with the Kiwi. It is easier for me to respond to graph bars vs numbers. According to the Kiwi, I have saved over $20 in gas so far. I hope it will pay for its self, but if not I know I am using less gas and making less co2 so it is still worth any savings.
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