Question about Dual Trip Meter (A/B)
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Question about Dual Trip Meter (A/B)
Acura TSX has dual trip meter (A/B). The manual said this will help you to track your trip independently. I guess independently means that only meter will increase at one time.
However, I found out, two meters will all increase if I drive the car. For example, set both meter to zero, and start driving for 10 miles, both meter will show 10 miles even only A is show, B still increases.
Is there any problem?
However, I found out, two meters will all increase if I drive the car. For example, set both meter to zero, and start driving for 10 miles, both meter will show 10 miles even only A is show, B still increases.
Is there any problem?
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I actually reset the trip meter every time I fill up to see how my mileage is. I rely on how many miles I have driven rather than the gas guage to determine when it is time to fill up!
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Originally posted by illinimatt81
I actually reset the trip meter every time I fill up to see how my mileage is. I rely on how many miles I have driven rather than the gas guage to determine when it is time to fill up!
I actually reset the trip meter every time I fill up to see how my mileage is. I rely on how many miles I have driven rather than the gas guage to determine when it is time to fill up!
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Originally posted by rzee
The trip meter sux, with only 3 digits, the only thing you can do with it is for calculating fuel efficiency.
The trip meter sux, with only 3 digits, the only thing you can do with it is for calculating fuel efficiency.
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Originally posted by illinimatt81
I actually reset the trip meter every time I fill up to see how my mileage is. I rely on how many miles I have driven rather than the gas guage to determine when it is time to fill up!
I actually reset the trip meter every time I fill up to see how my mileage is. I rely on how many miles I have driven rather than the gas guage to determine when it is time to fill up!
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The idea is for a main trip and a sub-trip, or the gas and actual trip, as you note. It's been like that in the BMW and Toyotas I've had.
Also, what's the big deal about tracking fuel efficiency? I mean every once in a while it's kinda good to know that the car's working properly, but why do people care so much?
Also, what's the big deal about tracking fuel efficiency? I mean every once in a while it's kinda good to know that the car's working properly, but why do people care so much?
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Originally posted by kiteboy
The gas gauge is somewhat useless. It's not lined up vertically, doesn't quite sweep 180 degrees, and there's no 1/4 or 1/8 markings on it. And it reads non-linearly.
The gas gauge is somewhat useless. It's not lined up vertically, doesn't quite sweep 180 degrees, and there's no 1/4 or 1/8 markings on it. And it reads non-linearly.
What did you mean by "non-linearly"? I'm guessing you mean measurement reads more heavily near F or E. If so, would the decreasing weight of the fuel cause that?
As you use gas, you carry less and less weight. So your mileage should improve as you get closer to E. And the needle would slow down, too right?
Could one of you brainy engineers jump in about now?
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Originally posted by captainjack
Could one of you brainy engineers jump in about now?
Could one of you brainy engineers jump in about now?
With a full trip computer it could be useful for knowing how many miles you have left to empty, but otherwise it's kind of like an efficiency monitor in your A/C system "This A/C system is operating at 98% efficiency"....so?
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I use it just like someone else said. When I refill the gas, I reset the trip meter. then when the light goes on at 1/4 tank I can see just how many miles I have until I run out.
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Originally posted by Lung Fu Mo Shi
I use it just like someone else said. When I refill the gas, I reset the trip meter. then when the light goes on at 1/4 tank I can see just how many miles I have until I run out.
I use it just like someone else said. When I refill the gas, I reset the trip meter. then when the light goes on at 1/4 tank I can see just how many miles I have until I run out.
As for driving it to next to empty, at least Acura doesn't recommend that for engine wear.
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I use one to reset/check gas mileage every time I fill up. I also use it to give me an estimate on how many miles I have left before I should fill up
I use the other to keep track of total trip miles...very helpful since I travel for work so I can get reimbursed accordingly.
I use the other to keep track of total trip miles...very helpful since I travel for work so I can get reimbursed accordingly.
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Originally posted by captainjack
IWhat did you mean by "non-linearly"? ... As you use gas, you carry less and less weight. So your mileage should improve as you get closer to E. And the needle would slow down, too right?
IWhat did you mean by "non-linearly"? ... As you use gas, you carry less and less weight. So your mileage should improve as you get closer to E. And the needle would slow down, too right?
A half tank is about 30L, which is 30kg, or approx. 80 lbs. It's a neglible amount of weight in a 3200-3300 lb car, plus driver and passengers. It's not like a race car where the fuel is a substantial fraction of total weight.
A weight penalty would mostly affect fuel consumption during acceleration, not steady-speed cruising or braking.
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Re: Question about Dual Trip Meter (A/B)
Originally posted by tqxing97
Acura TSX has dual trip meter (A/B). The manual said this will help you to track your trip independently. I guess independently means that only meter will increase at one time.
However, I found out, two meters will all increase if I drive the car. For example, set both meter to zero, and start driving for 10 miles, both meter will show 10 miles even only A is show, B still increases.
Is there any problem?
Acura TSX has dual trip meter (A/B). The manual said this will help you to track your trip independently. I guess independently means that only meter will increase at one time.
However, I found out, two meters will all increase if I drive the car. For example, set both meter to zero, and start driving for 10 miles, both meter will show 10 miles even only A is show, B still increases.
Is there any problem?
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Wow, I'll have to check that out! If it works, perhaps it's really a toggle switch for the people who want the "classic" dual concurrent trip meters or the fully independent ones.
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I'll see page 68 tonight.... hope the US manual is similar with Australian. In which section is it anyway?
I'll be damn surprised if it works independently!
I'll be damn surprised if it works independently!
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