On Fri, 21 May 2004, Jason Kirk wrote: > I can't currently calculate my MPG due to a broken odometer. My question > is this: Who the hell cares? Does all of this calculation and discussion > of driving habits make any difference? You get however many miles you > get out a gallon of gas on a given day or in a given traffic situation. > Period. You fill up. You Drive. You fill up again when needed. Simple. Well, here are my reasons for keeping track: - I'm a geek. I like numbers. - If I see a decline in gas milage with no obvious explanation, I know that something's probably wrong -- the engine needs attention, a brake is dragging, etc. - I can experiment and see how my driving style affects fuel economy. When gas gets expensive, this can become a way to save money. - Knowing what kin do fuel economy I get helps with budgeting for trips and planning fuel stops. What I get is almost never the same as the EPA number.
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel |
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