OBC mpg way off?

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  • Semblance
    E30 Addict
    • Jan 2011
    • 433

    #1

    OBC mpg way off?

    Not like it's a big deal, but my OBC tells me I'm getting about 15 mpg, but when I count the miles and gas myself I get 19+

    how does the OBC do this calc? My gas gauge isn't reading the actual amount, I think I have a bad sender and it always reads low. But I'd be somewhat surprised if that's where the obc gets its info...

    Anyway, just curious. Thanks!
    '89 lachssilber vert - Frau Blücher
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  • cabriodster87
    E30 Enthusiast
    • Jan 2011
    • 1042

    #2
    Originally posted by Semblance
    mpg,
    how does the OBC do this calc?
    Injector pulse count, and vehicle speed, so there are many variables.

    Tire circumference, gear size, injector condition, etc
    Last edited by cabriodster87; 05-25-2014, 08:05 PM.
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    • Semblance
      E30 Addict
      • Jan 2011
      • 433

      #3
      She's bone stock, so sounds like it may be the injectors. I'll have to check if the odo and speedo are reporting correctly.
      '89 lachssilber vert - Frau Blücher
      '84 alpine 2dr - gone to the great beyond...
      '00 titanium 4dr e46 - bricked

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