e60 My MPG Gauge Is Crazy
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Easy there. We don't even know if this is a problem or just something that you never noticed before. Many people have noted that the needle seems to swing wildly and therefore deemed it useless. Unless we have a better description of the action of the needle, it is difficult to know if there is a problem and what the fix might be.
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Get somebody else to make a video while you drive. I have a long twisty rope with a wire inside for wrapping tools that I used to fabricate a phone holder to make videos. Get inventive. Unless we can see what you're describing, along with some indication of RPMs and road speed, everything is just a shot in the dark. Ball's in your court. In general, I would expect if you're cruising along at a steady speed on level terrain, the needle should stay at about 10l/100km. If you go up a slight hill, expect it to go to 13-15l/100km. Going down a slight hill, expect it to read 6-8l/100km. WOT in any gear should peg the meter to infinity - likely represented as 0MPG on a US car.
As to the utility of the gauge, I have a tuner pack on my E60 that hijacks the fuel economy gauge to show turbo boost instead. I don't miss the FE indicator.
As to the utility of the gauge, I have a tuner pack on my E60 that hijacks the fuel economy gauge to show turbo boost instead. I don't miss the FE indicator.
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Instead of MacGyvering a camera mount, I decided to use my powers of observation instead. While doing so, it was discovered that I found a new habit called excessive throttle feathering.
I am not sure why I started this habit but I have been under a lot of stress lately. Maybe that had something to do with it. I cut down on the feathering and seems like things are back to normal.
I am not sure why I started this habit but I have been under a lot of stress lately. Maybe that had something to do with it. I cut down on the feathering and seems like things are back to normal.
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Instead of MacGyvering a camera mount, I decided to use my powers of observation instead. While doing so, it was discovered that I found a new habit called excessive throttle feathering.
I am not sure why I started this habit but I have been under a lot of stress lately. Maybe that had something to do with it. I cut down on the feathering and seems like things are back to normal.
I am not sure why I started this habit but I have been under a lot of stress lately. Maybe that had something to do with it. I cut down on the feathering and seems like things are back to normal.
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