Is 30 kilometers on a new car's odometer normal?

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MacAyla
07/30/25 12:51am
30 kilometers on a new car's odometer is normal. The functions of the car dashboard are: To reflect the working conditions of various vehicle systems; to provide drivers with necessary operational parameter information; to display the vehicle's operating status, speed, fuel level, whether doors are closed, etc., thereby enhancing driving safety. Dashboard classifications: Dashboards can be categorized by form into screen-type, frame-type, channel-type, and cabinet-type dashboards. Different cars may have different instrument panels, but generally, conventional car instruments include the speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, fuel gauge, and charging gauge.
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