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Indiana. Thanks for your input. I'm guessing the same. It really makes that metric kind of unreliable on several levels. I'll watch the averages at next fill up and see. I'd like to get more input from someone who has knowledge of the algorithm.

How do cars, specifically the Chevy Traverse, calculate the miles remaining after refilling the tank. (NOT after the low fuel light comes on). Mine will vary from 350-550 miles. The tank holds 19.2 gallons. 18 mpg would be 345 miles. 27 mpg would be 518 miles. Does it use the average mpg at the...