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Calibration Test

Ensure tire pressure is at proper level. Using a reliable speedometer tester, compare reading on vehicle speedometer to reading on speedometer tester. See SPEEDOMETER ALLOWABLE VARIATION table. If reading on vehicle speedometer does not fall within acceptable range, replace speedometer.

SPEEDOMETER ALLOWABLE VARIATION

Vehicle Speed: MPH (KM/H) (1) (2) Acceptable Range: MPH (KM/H)
10 (16) 8.5-11.5 (13.7-18.5)
20 (32) 18.5-21.5 (29.8-34.6)
40 (64) 38.5-41.5 (62.0-66.8)
55 (88.5) 53.5-56.5 (86.1-91.0)
75 (120.7) 73.5-76.5 (118.3-123.1)
100 (161) 98.5-101.5 (158.5-163.3)
(1) Vehicle speed as measured with speedometer tester.
(2) Acceptable range for actual vehicle speedometer reading.