Direct calculation is the
recommended source of information
about your actual fuel economy.
Using frequency of fill-ups or taking
fuel gauge readings are NOT
accurate measures of fuel economy.
Fuel economy may improve over the
first several thousand miles.
Reset trip counter to zero.
Fill the fuel tank until the nozzle automatically clicks off.
Record the total gallons (liters) needed to refill.
Follow one of the simple calculations above.
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Fuel Economy
Calculating Fuel Economy
Checking Your Fuel Economy
Measuring Techniques
Before Driving
195
Gallons
of fuel
Miles per
Gallon
100 Kilometers
Lper
100 km
Miles
driven
Liter
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