Odometer accuracy
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Odometer accuracy
I checked my odometer against the mile markers on the interstate (I55). My odometer is about 4% low. My odometer indicated 48 miles compared to 50 miles using the mile markers. I have a 04 6mt with the stock 18" pilot sport. Tire pressure is 32 psig. My previous cars were within 1 to 2%. Has anyone else checked the odometer? If the odometer is off by 4%, the speedometer is probably off by 4%.
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Re: Odometer accuracy
My speedometer is accurate (they setup those stupid digital police things that tell you your speed a lot around here), but your speedometer could be off by a few mph (usually no more than 3mph). Your tire pressures should be at 35 psi cold, all around. Believe it or not, I've found that 35-36psi provides a better ride than a 32-34psi.
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Re: Odometer accuracy
My odometer (on my Coupe) is right on. My speedo is off by 2% (reads low).
From my experience, there is no correlation between errors in speedo and odo.
It may not amount to much, but inflate your tires to spec. (35psi) and check again.
Also tire wear will have some bearing on accuracy
Check your speed and distance against different markers. Sometimes they are off by a lot.
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From my experience, there is no correlation between errors in speedo and odo.
It may not amount to much, but inflate your tires to spec. (35psi) and check again.
Also tire wear will have some bearing on accuracy
Check your speed and distance against different markers. Sometimes they are off by a lot.
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Re: Odometer accuracy
Both my odometer an speedometer seem pretty accurate. I've compared it to a handheld GPS.
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Re: Odometer accuracy
I've been working to keep my tires at the right pressure. Easier, now, that I replaced the gauge that I thought was good, but apparently got 5 pounds off as it got old. (I was having the tire monitor go off unless I took the tires to "31").
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