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Old 04-08-2011, 04:45 AM   #1
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Does anyone know of a iPhone app that calculates your fuel useage L/100kms

Just because I'm a little lazy, lol
And my XC doesn't have that technological gizmo like my BF

I could calculate it, but a recommended app would he nice also

Thanks in advanced

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Old 04-08-2011, 08:01 AM   #2
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i swear apple is dong their best to dumb everyone down.

just divide fuel used by km travelled then multiply by 100 to get L/100km.
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Old 04-08-2011, 08:08 AM   #3
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I use GasHog, been doing so for a few years, really good.
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it just calculates based on inputs you give it
i was doing this with excel formulas a decade ago
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it just calculates based on inputs you give it
i was doing this with excel formulas a decade ago
Me too, I still use an excel spreadsheet for the wifes car (goes back 12 cars)... what's your point?

Didn't the OP ask for an iPhone app?
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Old 04-08-2011, 08:28 AM   #6
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i swear apple is dong their best to dumb everyone down.

just divide fuel used by km travelled then multiply by 100 to get L/100km.
This is true, but after a 12hr night shift, willingness to do maths escapes me


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Didn't the OP ask for an iPhone app?
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Old 04-08-2011, 11:09 AM   #7
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I use Road Trip LE (free)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/road-...299392794?mt=8
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Thanks for that, another new use for my iPhone.
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Old 04-08-2011, 09:33 PM   #9
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Thanks for that, another new use for my iPhone.
I second that
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