Answer
Oct 29, 2024 - 07:11 AM
To read an odometer mileage, follow these steps:
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Locate the Odometer: The odometer is typically found within the instrument cluster on the dashboard, near the speedometer. In modern vehicles, it’s often displayed on a small digital screen, while older vehicles may have an analog odometer with rotating numbers.
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Identify the Reading: Look at the numbers displayed. The odometer shows the total distance the car has traveled since it was manufactured. The reading is usually displayed in miles or kilometers, depending on your car’s settings and location. For example, if the display shows 95123, it means the vehicle has traveled 95,123 miles or kilometers.
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Trip Odometer (if applicable): Many cars also feature a trip odometer, which can be reset to track the distance of individual trips. This is usually labeled as "Trip A" or "Trip B." The main odometer shows the accumulated mileage of the car, while the trip odometer records shorter distances.
Reading the odometer helps track your car’s total mileage and monitor maintenance schedules based on distance.
