What does odo mean?

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VonLeo
07/24/25 5:33pm
ODO on a car represents the total mileage of the vehicle. ODO is the abbreviation of the English word odograph (representing total mileage, automatic odometer). Corresponding to it is TRIP, which in English means short-distance mileage, also known as subtotal mileage, making it convenient for users to calculate the kilometers traveled per trip, i.e., the distance recorded after manually resetting the odometer. Below are explanations of other automotive terms: 1. ECO: ECO indicates that the car has activated the energy-saving mode, which has little impact on the vehicle itself. The main principle is to make a comprehensive judgment on the automatic transmission gear, engine speed, and transmission oil temperature during driving, controlling the engine speed with reasonable gears, and finally calculating the optimal fuel amount by the computer to provide the engine for work. The earliest design concept was based on environmental and economic considerations to save fuel. 2. PS: The PS displayed on the car dashboard is a steering wheel lock indicator, which disappears after starting the car. 3. AC: The AC button is the cooling switch for the car's air conditioning, meaning that the air conditioning compressor will only work when this button is pressed, and the air blown by the blower will be cold.
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DelCollin
08/11/25 9:42am
You know, the term 'odo' in cars is short for odometer. Simply put, it's that digital or analog display in your car showing the total mileage, recording how many kilometers the vehicle has traveled. When I drive my own car, I often glance at it because high mileage reminds me to schedule maintenance, like changing the engine oil every 10,000 kilometers. This thing is especially important when buying a used car—if the mileage seems unusually low, be wary of odometer tampering. I remember last time I was shopping for a used car, the seller claimed low mileage, but after checking the records, I found discrepancies and almost got scammed. Don’t just judge by appearances. Pay attention while driving, and knowing a bit more about cars can save you a lot of trouble. Around 180 words should suffice.
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