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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Default DIC average MPG vs. actual MPG

Ever since my supercharger install the average MPG shown on the DIC does not match the actual gas mileage when you figure it the old fashioned way, distance divided by gallons used. There is a discrepancy of at least 5 MPG between the two.

Is there anything the tuner can do to compensate for this difference by manipulating the computer?
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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I average 25% less than what the DIC says. I asked this same question right after my A&A SC install. All the feed back was it would be a PITA if it could be done. I just keep in mind to subtract 25% from what I see on the DIC.
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The computer calculates via injector pulses, your bigger injectors that came with the kit pulse slower to deliver the same fuel as the stockers, this tricks the comp into thinking your using less fuel when in fact you are using more because each pulse delivers a bigger amount of fuel.
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Chances are your injector data in the tune is wrong. That's 90% of it.
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Chances are your injector data in the tune is wrong. That's 90% of it.
^^ This +10% your IFR value is wrong.
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