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Scan gauge cut off setting

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by Y0TA, May 3, 2011.

  1. May 3, 2011 at 8:19 PM
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    Y0TA

    Y0TA [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What does everyone have for their cut off setting on their scan gauge. I noticed that when I'm at a red light the MPG goes to 0.0 and kills my AVG. Is that supposed to be that way. I wasn't sure it it had something to do with the cut off. Shouldn't it be reading 9999 for the MPG when I'm stopped?
     
  2. May 3, 2011 at 10:36 PM
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    Yep,idling = zero mpg
     
  3. May 4, 2011 at 12:51 PM
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    What does the cut off setting do then?
     
  4. May 6, 2011 at 2:46 PM
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    In some situations, like coasting down a hill, to a stop, or just coasting, the ECU looks at many variables and will sometimes decide to shut off all fuel to the injectors. That's when you see the 9999 reading on you S/G. When you hit this, you'll notice your avg mpg going up. It's a good thing!! Got this from a Toyota master tech.
    You can learn to modulate this some with your foot/driving habits and really boost your mileage.
    Now that the weather is warm, I can get 22-23 mpg on my 4.0 with a TRD supercharger consistently on a 10 mile run to and from work.
     

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