DIC one gallon off...
I've had my '03 SLE for over 6 months and the fuel used reading on the DIC is always 1 gallon less than what I put in it at the gas pump. Weather it be city or highway driving - warm or cold. Why? What would make it consistently off by 1 gallon, is there a way to adjust it? I've never had any trouble with the car, or repair work done. Any ideas?
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From: Groton, CT _NEBF 05, 06, 07_

That figure (Fuel Used) is calculated by a processor and is an approximation at best. I also usually put a gallon more than what the DIC reports in my tank when filling up. If you fill your tank the same way every time you fill, then to me that is a more accurate determination of how much fuel was used between fill ups. I also calculate mpg by the meter reading on the pump & the trip meter reading.
The 00'* don't have this, weird. I miss the Aurora DIC which also had avg/speed. Figure 4 hour trip avgeraged 74mph to the cottage, missed that on my last trip, Oh well, not complaining.
My DIC is usually within 1-2 tenths off on everything, pretty good. The aurora was 4-10 off sometimes.
Today, current average gas millage was 16.1. Got love the winter warm ups, when my remote start goes on next week, will be even lower.
My DIC is usually within 1-2 tenths off on everything, pretty good. The aurora was 4-10 off sometimes.
Today, current average gas millage was 16.1. Got love the winter warm ups, when my remote start goes on next week, will be even lower.
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From: Westerville, Ohio 2000 Black SSEi

Originally Posted by SSEi 2000
I have a 2k and I have a "fuel used" as well as the other stuff your talking about.
Fuel Range (miles left)
Battery
Tire Pressure
AVG MPG
Instant MPG
Oil life


