Can the car's odometer be adjusted?
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The car's odometer can be adjusted. Here is relevant information about the car odometer: 1. Trip mileage: Refers to the driving distance from point A to point B of the vehicle. Through this mileage, we can accurately calculate the vehicle's fuel consumption. 2. Total mileage: All driving mileage of the vehicle since leaving the factory. Generally, owners cannot change it themselves and need to use specialized computer equipment for modification. It is not recommended to modify the total mileage because it affects vehicle warranty, used car sales and other issues. Modification may have certain impacts on the vehicle warranty.
To be honest, I've been tinkering with cars for almost thirty years and have seen plenty of cases of odometer tampering. Old mechanical odometers were indeed easy to manipulate—you could just pry open the counter with a screwdriver and change the numbers, especially on those loosely designed vintage cars from last century. But nowadays, new cars have switched to electronic odometers that require specialized computer tools connected to the OBD port for reprogramming. Some repair shops might secretly offer this service. However, I strongly advise against trying it—it's high-risk. Mishandling can easily mess up the vehicle's computer system, not to mention it's illegal in most countries, including China, with severe consequences if caught. I recommend car owners diligently record the actual mileage and have it officially stamped during each maintenance visit. This way, when selling the car, you'll have peace of mind and avoid legal troubles or loss of trust. Honesty is the best policy when it comes to car maintenance—safety first, after all.
