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I drive a 2007 Taurus. A fleet car, not my own. The odometer has a readout that gives an average MPG. Is it?
that gives an average MPG. Is it anywhere near accurate? I find it hard to believe that I'm getting 30 mpg or better. Please don't tell me to record my mileage between fill ups. I know how to do that. Just wondering what the readout does.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It really depends on what car. Some can be very accurate, and some can be way off. But most are pretty accurate or maybe 1-2mpg off.
- RHRLv 41 decade ago
Not impossible-- if your driving is mostly interstate & quality state roads and your peed is generally between 55 -70 mph..
I have a 2000 Taurus with the regular 3.0 L engine- I've measured it on several occasions with one high result of 36mph. , more often like 31-32 mpg.
Source(s): Owner of several good Fords - FlagMichaelLv 71 decade ago
It should be pretty accurate. The ECU knows with great precision how much fuel it is calling for to be injected, how many times a second, and how far you are going. The greatest imprecision is the fuel pressure. Expect about 5-10% accuracy.
