What Causes the Average Fuel Consumption Numbers on the Dashboard to Jump Around?

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DiEmersyn
07/29/25 11:59am
Dashboard fuel consumption numbers jumping around are due to issues with the vehicle's onboard computer. Below is an introduction related to car dashboards: Introduction: The car dashboard is a device that reflects the working conditions of various vehicle systems. Common indicators include the fuel indicator, washer fluid indicator, electronic throttle indicator, front and rear fog light indicators, and warning lights. Dashboards vary between different car models. However, conventional dashboards in most cars typically include a speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, fuel gauge, and charging gauge, among others. Notes: Generally, the brightness of the dashboard does not require manual adjustment; it automatically adjusts based on the intensity of the external ambient light.
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