Trip computer ?

[RedRamer]

Does the trip computer mileage calculator work off some type of flow metering device in the fuel lines?

thanks

 

[chuck3]

Don't think so. Because with a fueling box installed it is no longer accurate. And if it was reading actual flow in the lines this would not have any effect on the accuracy.

 

[Chipstien]

I think it calculates it from engine RPM's and throttle position. Sure wish it measured fuel flow because then it would be accurate.

 

[schu777]

Originally posted by Chipstien

I think it calculates it from engine RPM's and throttle position. Sure wish it measured fuel flow because then it would be accurate.

I think you are missing something... Speed or distance traveled - I remember test driving one and watch the computer. It went up a bunch when I was coasting down a hill with no power applied.

 

[chuck3]

It will drop while you are stopped and idling too.

 

[Fuzz]

Wouldn't

Wouldn't the throttle position,still be possible. Ie,sitting at idle,less or no throttle,coasting down hill,less or no throttle.

With injectors,and EZ,less throttle to make same speed.

Just wondering,

Fuzz

 

[chuck3]

It still has to have the speed or miles traveled factored in. Or how would it know if you were stopped or coasting.

 

[Chipstien]

Schu777, you're right. It would be kind of hard to determine MILES PER GALLONS without knowing the miles part of it. So add on the speedo to the previous post.