Anybody else OCD over the digital MPG gauge?

Vaughanabe13 · 06-20-2013, 09:21 AM

I never watch the bar anymore, though I did when I first got the car. I usually leave it on average MPG/MPH and then reset the stats every time I fill up. It's almost impossible for me to get less than 20 MPG because the stretch between home and work is mostly flat highway.

JARblue · 06-20-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by alvitdk

Really??? You can't drive a sports car and still try to maximize your mpg in DD condition and not racing? Strange thought!

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Originally Posted by Nailzs

No doubt. I don't find it that hard to separate my DD from my pleasure driving.
You can't hammer your Z in traffic and I see no sense in throwing my money out the window, or out the tale pipe, when I don't have to. I do a 34 mile trip to and from work and have no problem getting 25-28 MPG in stop and go and hwy driving.

I never try to maximize MPGs in traffic. I downshift and engine brake a lot with minimal brake action in traffic, which does not help gas mileage. Frankly, I just try to avoid traffic - I have lots of alternate routes that get me where I need to go without sitting in stop and go traffic on the highway. If I want to conserve gas, I'll shift into 6th gear at 35 mph and coast in neutral when appropriate.

Driving the Z as a DD is very pleasurable when you're not worried about MPGs. I don't race the Z, so I have to get my kicks from my daily driving and the occasional weekend cruise. Sure, I don't sit up in the power band during my daily commute, but I'm not afraid to redline 1st and 2nd when the opportunity presents itself

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-20-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

Outside temp for me as well. As long as I'm making enough money that I don't have to specifically budget and watch my fuel expenses, I want to just keep life simple, not bother worrying about it, and instead just drive how I want to drive.

Me too

Chuck33079 · 06-20-2013, 10:04 AM

I calculate mpg at every fillup based on the trip meter and gallons pumped, but it doesn't factor into how I drive the car. I just want to see trends over time.

Jsolo · 06-20-2013, 12:26 PM

Check out Acar for android.

Chuck33079 · 06-20-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

Check out Acar for android.

To track mpg? Not an android guy. Plus, it all goes into the excel spreadsheet with all of the other car data. I'm anal like that.

bdavis89 · 06-20-2013, 01:24 PM

I'm OCD about living my life a quarter mile at a time. I eat american muscle for lunch and european luxury for dinner muthafu3kas!

Can't handle it?

IDZRVIT · 06-20-2013, 06:01 PM

Anybody else OCD over the digital MPG gauge?

No, but you go ahead and knock yourself out!

LakeShow · 06-21-2013, 02:20 AM

The higher the bar means your just not pressing hard enough on the throttle.

nmjaxx9 · 06-23-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bdavis89

I'm OCD about living my life a quarter mile at a time. I eat american muscle for lunch and european luxury for dinner muthafu3kas!

Can't handle it?

Call Nissan, End of story.

luigi90210 · 06-23-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I calculate mpg at every fillup based on the trip meter and gallons pumped, but it doesn't factor into how I drive the car. I just want to see trends over time.

I do the same. I didn't buy my z for mpg but I like knowing what I can get(mainly to rub it in my mustang friends face because he gets 7 mpg average)

Cheech · 06-24-2013, 02:51 PM

If you like to see the bar graph go up..... change it Metric, then try and keep the bar up for as long as possible

Brutal 370Z · 06-24-2013, 02:56 PM

I only use the temp screen or the remaining mileage screen when I'm getting low on gas

nepali · 06-24-2013, 03:33 PM

I only use it for outside temperature!

06-20-2013, 09:21 AM	#31 (permalink)
Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	I never watch the bar anymore, though I did when I first got the car. I usually leave it on average MPG/MPH and then reset the stats every time I fill up. It's almost impossible for me to get less than 20 MPG because the stretch between home and work is mostly flat highway. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black.

06-20-2013, 10:04 AM	#34 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I calculate mpg at every fillup based on the trip meter and gallons pumped, but it doesn't factor into how I drive the car. I just want to see trends over time. JARblue and luigi90210 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

06-20-2013, 12:26 PM	#35 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Check out Acar for android. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

06-20-2013, 01:24 PM	#37 (permalink)
bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 14	I'm OCD about living my life a quarter mile at a time. I eat american muscle for lunch and european luxury for dinner muthafu3kas! Can't handle it? __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

06-20-2013, 06:01 PM	#38 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	Anybody else OCD over the digital MPG gauge? No, but you go ahead and knock yourself out! __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

06-21-2013, 02:20 AM	#39 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	The higher the bar means your just not pressing hard enough on the throttle. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

06-24-2013, 02:51 PM	#42 (permalink)
Cheech Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast / So Cal Posts: 214 Drives: Frontier & Zed Rep Power: 14	If you like to see the bar graph go up..... change it Metric, then try and keep the bar up for as long as possible

06-24-2013, 02:56 PM	#43 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 13	I only use the temp screen or the remaining mileage screen when I'm getting low on gas __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

06-24-2013, 03:33 PM	#44 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 15	I only use it for outside temperature! __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

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