'03 4Runner Gas Mileage Indicator Wrong!!

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05-19-2004, 08:21 AM

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It's not a surprise that the computer mileage display is incorrect. The on in my previous car (2000 VW GTI) also typically read 1-3 miles high.

If you want to know your mileage, use the trip odometer and gallons pumped.

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05-20-2004, 10:23 AM

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if they programmed it to take 90% of the current value it would be fairly accurate (probably not all the time, but more often than not)

Can they do this? If all of us complained, would they write a TSB for a fix?

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05-20-2004, 10:27 AM

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Can they do this? If all of us complained, would they write a TSB for a fix?

NO I highly doubt it.

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05-20-2004, 05:09 PM

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I doubt it as well... the service manual has no info on calibration... it simply says to replace the unit if there is a problem.

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05-20-2004, 05:31 PM

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I guess I could get a piece of masking tape and write 18.5 on it and cover up the gauge. That would be more accurate as well and probably less annoying.