I think my car may be haunted...help
07-30-2009, 07:48 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
If you're really concerned you can always call:
http://www.the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/
They can help you out.
http://www.the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/
They can help you out.
07-30-2009, 09:41 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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BTW, Nikko, what's that behind you??? 
BOO! 
BOO!
07-30-2009, 10:01 AM
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The next time you see the light turn red, I want you to accelerate towards that light and then slam on the gas. Repeat that about 20 times and I bet you will start seeing the number go down 
07-30-2009, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Bteljuice' post='959221' date='Jul 30 2009, 12:44 AM
Dont worry. This is perfectly normal.
And thats what should happen exactly when you first fill your tank. The reading changes accordingly with ur driving style.
Dont worry about it. After one or two short trips. You ll see the numbers going back down.
And thats what should happen exactly when you first fill your tank. The reading changes accordingly with ur driving style.
Dont worry about it. After one or two short trips. You ll see the numbers going back down.
The reason is that the fuel management controller is trying to read the fuel level sensor and the current consumption. Think of it like a PID controller; it will overrun a little then under run until it the equation tracks the consumption and fuel level.
07-30-2009, 03:41 PM
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LOL!!!
You guys are hilarious. Thanks for the amusing as well as informative responses. Indeed, you are all right, the number has gone down. But I am still laughing at some of the comments !!! Have a good day all.
You guys are hilarious. Thanks for the amusing as well as informative responses. Indeed, you are all right, the number has gone down. But I am still laughing at some of the comments !!! Have a good day all.
07-30-2009, 04:03 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Originally Posted by Bteljuice' post='959221' date='Jul 30 2009, 03:44 AM
Dont worry. This is perfectly normal.
And thats what should happen exactly when you first fill your tank. The reading changes accordingly with ur driving style.
Dont worry about it. After one or two short trips. You ll see the numbers going back down.
And thats what should happen exactly when you first fill your tank. The reading changes accordingly with ur driving style.
Dont worry about it. After one or two short trips. You ll see the numbers going back down.
08-11-2009, 09:54 AM
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My Ride: G30 530i M-sport
Model Year: 2018
BOO!!
Seriously, the thing calculates your range based on the amount of fuel left in the tank and the average fuel flow and speed over the last xx minutes / xx miles (don't know the exact figures).
Seriously, the thing calculates your range based on the amount of fuel left in the tank and the average fuel flow and speed over the last xx minutes / xx miles (don't know the exact figures).
