Journey Computer never reads less than 7 mpg

eskdale · 02-13-2012, 04:53 AM

The Journey computer never reads less that 7 mpg (UK). At the start of a journey it always reads 7mpg even when the car hasn't moved. Eventually it starts to go up. But what is the logic behind this. Surely it should read 0 until you've moved some distance this has always been the case with other cars. Just doesn't give much confidence in it. Do others see the same?

BigKutta · 02-13-2012, 08:32 AM

Never noticed that, but when I refuel today, I'll reset my Trip Computer (for us US folks) and see what it shows at a standstill.

But if I recall correctly, on my previous BMW the computer would be at 99mpg or something really high when it was first reset and if I wasn't moving. I assume this is how it would be on the F10 but will check

jedpause · 02-13-2012, 08:37 AM

I reset it from time to time (i.e. If I have been doing lots of urban travel then go on a long trip)... but when I do that it starts at the highest mpg the car has done, and rapidly changes to current consumption... never 0 or 7 mpg

02-13-2012, 04:53 AM	#1
eskdale Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 520d M Sport Touring F11 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gloucestershire UK iTrader: (0)	Journey Computer never reads less than 7 mpg The Journey computer never reads less that 7 mpg (UK). At the start of a journey it always reads 7mpg even when the car hasn't moved. Eventually it starts to go up. But what is the logic behind this. Surely it should read 0 until you've moved some distance this has always been the case with other cars. Just doesn't give much confidence in it. Do others see the same?
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