How to Check the Total Mileage on a Car?
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To check the total mileage on a car: 1. The upper number displays the total mileage; 2. The lower number shows the trip mileage. To reset the car's odometer: 1. Press the black button next to the vehicle's dashboard; 2. Remove the dashboard and its internal components, then adjust the mileage gear using a tool. The odometer consists of a speedometer and a mileage counter, located directly in front of the driver's seat. Methods to verify mileage when buying a car include: 1. Check the vehicle's manufacturing date; 2. Inspect the wear on the car tires; 3. Examine the interior; 4. Listen to the engine sound; 5. Test the handling.
When I first bought my car, I didn’t know how to read the odometer either. It’s actually the most prominent digital display on the dashboard. After starting the car, just glance at the instrument cluster behind the steering wheel—the number marked with 'ODO' is the total mileage. I make it a habit to record this number before each service to keep track of the next maintenance cycle. I remember once my friend misread the trip meter; those small numbers labeled 'Trip' don’t count. Total mileage affects used car valuation, so I always check the dashboard display during car washes to ensure it’s working properly. Nowadays, newer cars can even show electronic mileage on the infotainment screen, but for older cars, the traditional analog display is still the most reliable.
