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PLX Kiwi MPG Trip Calculator and OBDII Scanner | 
| Brand: PLX Devices
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
Buy New: $89.99
as of 9/6/2010 21:50 CDT details
New (2) Used (1) from $78.99
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 20039
Media: Automotive
Size: small
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.1 x 5 x 1.6
MPN: 2320
Model: 2320
UPC: 897346002320
EAN: 0897346002320
ASIN: B001QJ7WSM
Release Date: June 16, 2009
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Monitors fuel efficiency in three different ways, allowing users to save money | | • | Displays and resets Check Engine Light codes | | • | Monitors seven additional vehicle parameters, including fuel used and distance to empty | | • | Compatible with all international measurement units | | • | Small size and OBD-II compatibility makes for quick and easy installation |
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Product Description
The Kiwi MPG is so small and compact that it can be mounted virtually anywhere. The plug and play device installs in seconds.
The gadget displays MPG, average MPG (which can be reset at anytime), fuel used, fuel remaining, distance until empty, engine RPM, speed, coolant temperature, and throttle position.
Amazon.com
The PLX Kiwi MPG helps owners save money and protect the environment by providing real-time fuel economy and diagnostic information--all in a tiny, easy to install unit. Its MPG gauge monitors fuel use in three different ways, and the on-board trip computer gives users access to seven additional in-depth parameters. The PLX Kiwi MPG can also read and clear Check Engine Light codes, providing owners with critical diagnostic information and potentially saving them hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs.  The PLX Kiwi MPG can be mounted virtually anywhere in your vehicle.
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Save Money and the Environment
Vehicles use a tremendous amount of energy just to move us around. An average 4-door sedan equipped with a 200-horsepower motor can create up to 150,000 Watts of power. It only requires about 50 horsepower to accelerate from a full stop, but this is equivalent to turning on 622 60-watt light bulbs at once. An average driver in the same 4-door sedan produces 19.4 pounds of CO2 for each gallon of gasoline burned--or about 8 tons (16,000 pounds) of CO2 per year.
Research has shown that sensible driving can vastly improve fuel economy. Users equipped with the PLX Kiwi MPG have instant access to fuel economy information, allowing them to adjust their driving habits and watch the impact in real-time. Not only does this translate into potentially hundreds of dollars worth of savings each year, but it can also drastically reduce the owner's carbon footprint and help preserve our environment.
Easy to Install and Use
The Kiwi MPG is a simple to use plug-and-play device that works on all 1996 or newer vehicles. It installs in just seconds, using a single plug to connect with the on-board diagnostic port (OBD-II) that is typically located near the steering column. From here, the Kiwi MPG obtains detailed sensor data which is used to instantly calculate fuel economy.
The Kiwi MPG unit is so small and compact (1" x 2.5" x 0.5") that it can be unobtrusively mounted on your dash, steering column, or near the instrument panel. A 6-foot cord provides the flexibility to reach virtually anywhere in your vehicle. The two-button interface is easy to learn and navigate. Additionally, the Kiwi MPG goes into low power standby when vehicle turns off and picks right back up when vehicle turns back on.
In-Depth Fuel Economy Information
The PLX Kiwi MPG can display real-time fuel economy data in three different ways. In Instantaneous MPG mode, your current fuel usage is displayed constantly in miles-per-gallon or kilometers-per-liter. This provides you with instant visual feedback on how your driving habits impact fuel use. The Trip Average MPG mode displays accumulated fuel economy information that has been gathered over time. Users can reset this mode at any time to gather fresh information. The Kiwi MPG can also display fuel economy information as Trip Dollars of Gas Consumed. Your total dollar amount of gas is calculated over multiple trips. Like the Trip Average mode, you may reset this to zero at any time. The Kiwi MPG supports all worldwide currencies and international measurement units.
All-In-One Trip Computer
In addition to in-depth fuel economy information, the PLX Kiwi MPG can also display vehicle information in far more detail than most instrument clusters can. The Kiwi MPG is bundled with the following advanced meters:
- Fuel Used (Gallons, Liters)
- Fuel Remaining (Gallons, Liters)
- Distance to Empty (Gallons, Liters)
- Engine RPM
- Vehicle Speed (MPH, KMH)
- Coolant Temp (Fahrenheit, Celsius)
- Throttle Position
View and Reset Engine Trouble Codes
The PLX Kiwi MPG is also a diagnostic scanning tool. It can identify the cause of an illuminated Check Engine light, giving you the information you need before you visit an auto technician. This knowledge can potentially save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. If you determine that a trip to the mechanic is unnecessary, the Kiwi MPG can clear the Check Engine Light.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Poor quality August 12, 2010
dh42891
The first thing I noticed out of the box was it felt cheap. The cable was fitted poorly and it took about 2 days before the faceplate fell off. About a week later, I started getting intermittent connection errors. Finally last night, my Service Engine Soon light came on- probably for a known problem--but who knows? KIWI MPG told me there were no error codes. Beginning the return process today.
 Surprisingly Accurate May 24, 2010
W. French (Epsom, NH USA)
I have had the Kiwi MPG for about a month.
It produces very accurate MPG for my 2001 Toyota Corolla.
Over 2 tankfuls of gas, it was off by less that 0.1 MPG.
The adhesive on the Velcro softens and flows in hot weathermaking this meter slide off from it's mounting.
I have also used it to monitor and reset Check Engine Light malfunction codes.
It is impossible to read if the sun is directly on the guage; otherwise it is easy to read.
Right now, while we are vacationing in Paris, my son-in-law is using it on hit F350 diesel.
It will be interesting to see how he likes it.
Bill
N.H.
Useful, but seems to drain battery if left on. May 18, 2010
GalCalif (Bay Area, CA)
If you take a little time to calibrate the MPG setting, you can get reasonable results out of it for average mpg if you car does not have that feature. It also reads and will reset codes, which is nice, and give you other OBD II readouts. It is nice that it shows just one number on screen, so it is large enough to easily read. If you want many data on screen at a time, don't get this unit however. My biggest complaint was that it seemed (on one occasion) to run down my battery when left on. I can't say if this is a real problem, as my battery is on its last legs anyway... check other reviews for more comments on this problem. On the whole, it is a fun and informative gadget and not super pricey for what you get. It was constructed well and has not had any problems.
 was not accurate on my Honda Ridgeline March 29, 2010
Alan L. Janke
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Was not accurate on my Honda Ridgeline. It would show mileage improvements if I was going up hill and in third gear. I was trying to see what would happen if I was pulling A trailer and it wouldn't do that at all . On my 2005 6 liter truck it was OK but drained the battery if you didn,t drive it every day and left it pluged in.
Great except March 6, 2010
vwlynn23 (Michigan)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
on my car (and apparently on others as well, although this was not made clear ahead of time), the Kiwi would turn off when I turned the car off, but wouldn't automatically turn back on when I started the car up. The "workaround" is to turn it off manually and then back on manually. Since it's only working & logging data if it's on, forget to turn it back on just once (or ever valet park your car or have anyone else drive it) and your mpg data is crap. Lovely idea, and the feedback it provides when it's on is exactly what it's supposed to be. They just need to make it actually turn on and off on all cars.
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