Fuel consumption guage and idle
10-01-2002, 04:01 PM
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Fuel consumption guage and idle
Hey fellas,
I have a 1984 944 NA. According to my fuel consumption guage, I can't get better than about 20 mpg when cruising in 5th gear. At idle (1000 rpm), the needle hovers around 1-.75 gallons per hour.
Are you guys getting the same reading? I think mine used to show .5 gallons per hour at an idle just below 1000 rpm and get closer to 25 miles per gallon while cruising. Is there anything I can our should do to get better gas mileage?
Would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks
1984 944 Black on Black
I have a 1984 944 NA. According to my fuel consumption guage, I can't get better than about 20 mpg when cruising in 5th gear. At idle (1000 rpm), the needle hovers around 1-.75 gallons per hour.
Are you guys getting the same reading? I think mine used to show .5 gallons per hour at an idle just below 1000 rpm and get closer to 25 miles per gallon while cruising. Is there anything I can our should do to get better gas mileage?
Would appreciate any feedback.
Thanks
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10-01-2002, 04:35 PM
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It's more accurate than the later models.
Porsche replaced it with a "shift now idiot" light.
The miles per gallon is for fifth gear. Use the gallons per hour for all other gears.
Porsche replaced it with a "shift now idiot" light.
The miles per gallon is for fifth gear. Use the gallons per hour for all other gears.
