So how 'bout that Ecometer by Auto meter? - Toyota Yaris Forums

ellenbetty · 07-14-2009, 09:06 PM

[QUOTE=R2D2;351354]My instruction sheet says it's made in Sycamore, Illinois.

LOL. I never would have believed as a teenager that one day I'd own a Japanese car outfitted with American electronics![/QUOTE

The maker of the Ecometer sent me a email saying the gage is assembled and programmed in the USA. Which implies that the Ecometer is made of imported parts. At least my motor oil in my 2 Yarises is made out of 100% American recycled motor oil. Motor oil that started out 80% imported oil. Ooo well.

Having 2 Yarises meant that I could not avoid the temptation to buy a Ecometer for each of my Yarises. I went to Summit Racing in Summit Ohio and picked up 2 Ecometers in person. $69.95 plus tax for each Ecometer.

While the Ecometer can be calibrated to match paper calculations of fuel economy, I have not decided if it is worth the trouble to fine tune the Ecometer. Besides it's fun seeing the display show 117 mpg for a second when I let off the gas.

It is a challenge to keep the mpg up when trying to accelerate. Keeping an eye on the road, while keeping a eye on my speed, while following driving directions from my navigation display, while keeping a eye on traffic, while keeping a eye on the Ecometer is a challenge. I guess I could use a few more sets of eyes.

LOL.

07-14-2009, 09:06 PM	#11
ellenbetty ellenbetty View User's Garage Drives: 2 2007 Yaris 3 door liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Stow Ohio Posts: 182	[QUOTE=R2D2;351354]My instruction sheet says it's made in Sycamore, Illinois. LOL. I never would have believed as a teenager that one day I'd own a Japanese car outfitted with American electronics![/QUOTE The maker of the Ecometer sent me a email saying the gage is assembled and programmed in the USA. Which implies that the Ecometer is made of imported parts. At least my motor oil in my 2 Yarises is made out of 100% American recycled motor oil. Motor oil that started out 80% imported oil. Ooo well. Having 2 Yarises meant that I could not avoid the temptation to buy a Ecometer for each of my Yarises. I went to Summit Racing in Summit Ohio and picked up 2 Ecometers in person. $69.95 plus tax for each Ecometer. While the Ecometer can be calibrated to match paper calculations of fuel economy, I have not decided if it is worth the trouble to fine tune the Ecometer. Besides it's fun seeing the display show 117 mpg for a second when I let off the gas. It is a challenge to keep the mpg up when trying to accelerate. Keeping an eye on the road, while keeping a eye on my speed, while following driving directions from my navigation display, while keeping a eye on traffic, while keeping a eye on the Ecometer is a challenge. I guess I could use a few more sets of eyes. LOL.