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Apr 11, 2005 | 11:02 AM

TexasMadMan

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(Poll) What Display Do You Use?

There are many different functions on the DIC. What function do you monitor most often while driving. Feel free to tell why.

Apr 11, 2005 | 12:21 PM

Avanti

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Oil temp because it is the only available engine function not otherwise displayed.

Apr 11, 2005 | 12:28 PM

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Well lets see here.

I use the oil temp until the car reaches over 150. So I know it is real safe to get on the gas.

Then I switch to the tire pressure to see if they are all 33-35psi.

Then I just switch it to the odometer.

Apr 11, 2005 | 12:49 PM

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The majority of the time it just stays on the odometer. I occasionally on long trips will switch it to show average MPG.

Apr 11, 2005 | 01:27 PM

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When I first start it, I watch the oil and water temp rise a little. When driving i have it on instant gas mileage to try and learn the best time to shift as I learn to drive a manual tranny!

Apr 11, 2005 | 02:04 PM

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I voted "nothing" -- which is most of the time.

But, it depends what I'm interested in or trying to find out.

Apr 11, 2005 | 02:15 PM

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usually the oil temp...

Apr 11, 2005 | 02:17 PM

Baron138

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What I would rather have displayed is the "Corvette By Chevrolet". Wish they made that one of the options.

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Apr 11, 2005 | 03:43 PM

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At the moment it's on Coolant temp most of the time. i just installed the front Z06 screens and drilled holes in the fog surrounds, so I'm trying to figure out if the engine is running any cooler.

Apr 11, 2005 | 04:04 PM

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Average MPG

Apr 11, 2005 | 04:07 PM

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Mine stays blank. That way, I will be likely to see any warnings if they appear.

Apr 11, 2005 | 04:17 PM

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Oil temp until I know it's good and warmed up. Then I'll check the tire pressure's after I've been driving awhile. Then most of the time just put it back on oil temp unless I'm just checking everything else out.

Apr 11, 2005 | 04:18 PM

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Fuel range.....

Apr 11, 2005 | 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NDMIKE88

Average MPG

Me too!

Apr 11, 2005 | 06:16 PM

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btw, warnings will over-ride any other displays; hence, one doesn't have to wait for them.

Apr 11, 2005 | 06:31 PM

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Oil Temp until 130, then to Fuel Average.

Apr 11, 2005 | 07:09 PM

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Average MPG after everything is warmed up

Apr 11, 2005 | 07:14 PM

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Nothing most of the time; when I want to check the display, I scroll through all the options and then return it to the blank screen.

Apr 11, 2005 | 07:14 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron138

What I would rather have displayed is the "Corvette By Chevrolet". Wish they made that one of the options.

'says that on the passenger airbag...the CORVETTE part. That is to remind you in case you can't remember.

Better to say VIPER KILLER on the DIC

Apr 11, 2005 | 07:23 PM

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I leave mine on trans temp. As I feel thats the one most in danger of high heat. The rest I check on the gauges or cycle through them from time to time.

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