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Old 11-10-2011, 07:06 PM
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Hey guys,when I fill up I get all diff milege from the computer,why is that.
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It'* recalculating for the added fuel in the tank. The computer adjusts to that and changes based on the info the fuel sender is putting out with the added fuel.

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why do i get diff numbers with diff grades of fuels?
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Diffrent fuels have diffrent ratings as far as economy go.They may be a smidge more ethanol in one over another..Altho you should only be using 93 octane or higher is you SSEI..but fuel makers all make thir stuff a little diffrent not so sure its enough for your car to pick up on.idk i think the system in your car you are refferring to is just there to kinda give you an idea not an EXACT
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along with what he said there are many other factors that go into mileage. i get the same gas from the same place, take the same way to and from work, and drive the wifes car on the weekend and my mileage still varies sometimes 2-3 mpg every tank. depends on driver, outside temp, wind, traffic, tire pressure, etc...
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this might be relevant. if not just disregard this post.

https://www.gmforum.com/general-gm-chat-88/how-does-my-car-determine-how-much-fuel-ive-burned-just-curious-300725/
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also one thing to keep in mind it depends on your average MPG, it does the calculations based on that
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