MPG Tracking
#21
Members
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
LOL, couldn't agree more about the useless gauges. One of the nice features of the BMS JB4 or if your non-turbo, the BMS CAN Tool is that you can remap the guages on the fly! I usually set my fuel guage to intake temp and my MPG to boost pressure! That way I can just leave the display set to show miles to empty. You'll get an indicator if your oil temp climbs too high from I-Drive.
#22
New Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: atlanta
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 545i Sport
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I have some experience with the German mentality.
And to Germans, they have bought into the "Green" concept 100%. The "Green Party" in Germany, is very powerful, that is why the "Ultimate Driving Machine" has an MPG gauge in its cluster instead of Oil Pressure or Coolant Temperature.
"Saving the Planet" is Number One!
In the USA, we know that this gauge is pure BS.
But to the "Green's in Germany", it is hallowed ground. It is outright DANGEROUS to stare at your MPG gauge while driving down the road.
But to the Green Party in Germany, that is EXACTLY where your eyes should be focused:
On saving fuel in a V8 powered 5 series.
I'm sorry for the soap box, as I know we have many "Green's" on this forum. But an MPG gauge is pure BS.
And to Germans, they have bought into the "Green" concept 100%. The "Green Party" in Germany, is very powerful, that is why the "Ultimate Driving Machine" has an MPG gauge in its cluster instead of Oil Pressure or Coolant Temperature.
"Saving the Planet" is Number One!
In the USA, we know that this gauge is pure BS.
But to the "Green's in Germany", it is hallowed ground. It is outright DANGEROUS to stare at your MPG gauge while driving down the road.
But to the Green Party in Germany, that is EXACTLY where your eyes should be focused:
On saving fuel in a V8 powered 5 series.
I'm sorry for the soap box, as I know we have many "Green's" on this forum. But an MPG gauge is pure BS.
Last edited by paran; 02-27-2013 at 01:11 PM.
#23
Senior Members
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Dude, you got some serious personal issues. Learn to get along with people, man. You don't have to constantly act like you know everything and get defensive or touchy when you don't like how people respond to your hostility. Achtung
Take a chill pill.
Pay attention to how you post and you will know what I mean. ![Innocent](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/innocent.gif)
![Excl](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/excl.gif)
![Tongue](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/tongue.gif)
![Innocent](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/innocent.gif)
![Twoup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/twoup.gif)
#24
Senior Members
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Glendale,AZ/ Los Angeles,CA
Posts: 2,923
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Paran and AchtungE60 this is like the 3rd post I see you guys going at it.![Laughing](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/laughing.gif)
I bought my BMW to get more chicks but that is besides the point.
My MPG is 19.1 after oil change and spark plugs. 05 530i I would think its average, but i have no care for.
![Laughing](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/laughing.gif)
I bought my BMW to get more chicks but that is besides the point.
My MPG is 19.1 after oil change and spark plugs. 05 530i I would think its average, but i have no care for.
#25
New Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: atlanta
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 545i Sport
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I averaged 35.7 MPH and 21.9 MPG over 171 miles on a 05, 545i.
#26
New Members
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Agoura Hills California
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 05 545i & 01 316i
![Default](https://5series.net/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
![](https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4105843/wut.gif)
And a big el oh el at you're back-tracking "You cannot take a joke" schtick. This is the internet, we cannot see your facial expressions, nor pick up on your vocal inflections, ergo we can only base our opinions of you off of what you say. You cannot insult people and then get called out, to in turn go "oh I was joking hurhurhur you're so stupid you didn't get it and can't take a joke."
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
![](http://static1.fjcdn.com/comments/4045560+_1135432157f478ffecd47bbbcf2bd688.jpg)
Last edited by Gatriel; 03-01-2013 at 10:50 AM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bimmerspeed
Frequently Asked Questions
1
09-01-2015 05:09 PM
PelicanParts.com
Vendor Classifieds
0
07-24-2015 01:26 PM
houbmw
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
8
07-16-2015 05:48 PM