Why is the car odometer inconsistent with the actual mileage?

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VanCayden
07/30/25 10:07am
Car odometer inconsistency with actual mileage is mainly caused by damage to the odometer instrument connected to the transmission. Here are the details: 1. Introduction: The speedometer indicates the car's speed in km/h. 2. Components: The car odometer actually consists of two gauges - a speedometer and an odometer. The car odometer is usually located directly in front of the driver's position. Here are some other relevant points: First, the actual mileage can be basically determined by the following factors: 1. Wear condition of the steering wheel. 2. Wear condition of the brake pads. 3. Wear condition of the tires. 4. Degree of interior aging.
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