MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Norbreck21a on January 19, 2010, 07:14:37 pm

Title: Fuel computer accuracy
Post by: Norbreck21a on January 19, 2010, 07:14:37 pm

Just thought i'd give you all a laugh. A number of people on various forums have complained that their fuel computer wasn't totally accurate in their VW's.

Well, for the past couple of days i've been away on business and my company gave me a 1.8 VVT Honda civic (petrol). The car was filled to the brim as I left, ans I did a 397 mile round trip. I've just filled up the car again and it used 46.1 litres (just over 10 gallons) and to my mind that translates into approx 39-40mpg ( which isn't too bad for an auto). The car on the otherhand told me I got 56.7 mpg ! Hmmm just a little bit out.

Other than that, a quite nice drive.

Title: Re: Fuel computer accuracy
Post by: winrya on January 19, 2010, 08:03:52 pm

They seem nice inside but the exterior is about as ugly as a car gets IMO

Title: Re: Fuel computer accuracy
Post by: vRStu on January 19, 2010, 08:57:24 pm

You can calibrate the computer with VCDS.

Title: Re: Fuel computer accuracy
Post by: Norbreck21a on January 19, 2010, 10:03:48 pm

Quote from: vRStu on January 19, 2010, 08:57:24 pm

You can calibrate the computer with VCDS.

Didn't know you could use VCDS with a Honda ?  :laugh:

(only kidding stu)

Title: Re: Fuel computer accuracy
Post by: vRStu on January 19, 2010, 10:11:17 pm

Quote from: Norbreck21a on January 19, 2010, 10:03:48 pm

Quote from: vRStu on January 19, 2010, 08:57:24 pm

You can calibrate the computer with VCDS.

Didn't know you could use VCDS with a Honda ?  :laugh:

(only kidding stu)

 :evilgrin:

It can be used on lots of OBD compliant cars  :wink: