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    Fuel economy gauge incorrect?

    I just did my first fuel-up and the on-board gauge indicated I averaged 6.5L/100km. When I entered the information in the Micra Fuel Economy log, and in Fuelly it gives me 7.5. Has anyone noticed if the on board info is incorrect? That is quite a difference.


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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2016 Micra SR manual: 7.7 L/100 km ... 36.8 mpg (Imp) ... 13.0 km/L ... 30.6 mpg (US) ...


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    Most people find the on-board gauge is optimistic. By how much? It seems to vary.

    Off by 15% is quite a bit (1L more than 6.5L). But others here have reported that much of a difference.

    The 2 Micras I've driven were off (optimistic) by about 5% for one and 8% for the other.

    Keep comparing it for a number of tanks and see if it changes.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Micra S manual: 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.5 mpg (Imp) ... 20.0 km/L ... 47.0 mpg (US) ...


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    If you check my fuel log I have been reporting the computer vs real.

    First fill: Real 6.9, computer read 6.2.
    Second fill: Real 6.7, computer read 5.8.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2016 Micra SV automatic: 6.8 L/100 km ... 41.4 mpg (Imp) ... 14.7 km/L ... 34.5 mpg (US) ...


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    That's a good idea Shaggy, I'm gonna do the same

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2016 Micra SR manual: 7.7 L/100 km ... 36.8 mpg (Imp) ... 13.0 km/L ... 30.6 mpg (US) ...


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    The onboard computer says I am getting 4.9 when I am getting 5.8 Speedo is off by about 8% odometer is close about 1%.I now have 90k on my 2015 Micra S love the car but the gears are way too short I am going up hills in 5th gear that my truck goes in 3rd and my AMG Mercedes even downshifts.

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    Thanks for the info, Gary.

    And welcome to the forum!


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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Micra S manual: 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.5 mpg (Imp) ... 20.0 km/L ... 47.0 mpg (US) ...


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