Is the Displayed Fuel Consumption on Cars Accurate?

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DelRichard
07/29/25 4:19pm
The displayed fuel consumption on cars is generally accurate. Below is an introduction about car dashboards: 1. Introduction: The instruments on different car dashboards vary, but the common instruments in most cars include the speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, fuel gauge, and charging gauge. 2. Condition: In modern cars, a voltage regulator is also installed on the dashboard to stabilize the voltage of the dashboard power supply, suppress fluctuations, and ensure the accuracy of the car instruments. 3. Development: Additionally, most instrument displays rely on sensors. The sensing device changes its resistance value based on the state changes of the monitored object, which is then displayed on the dashboard. The most prominent instrument on the dashboard is the speedometer, which indicates the car's speed in km/h (kilometers per hour). The speedometer actually consists of two gauges: one is the speed indicator, and the other is the odometer.
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