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How does a trip computer measure MPG in a vehicle?

Mar 23, 2007 by cover_now_or_perish | Posted in Other - Cars & Transportation

What mechanical/software elements are involved in ascertaining the Miles per gallon in a motor vehicle?

Your car has several sensors that work together furnishing an input to the trip computer to give this answer. There is a gasoline usage sensor which gives gallons being used for a given period of time. At the same time, there is a sensor sending pulses

Brian T | Mar 23, 2007

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