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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  . If reading on vehicle speedometer does not fall within acceptable range, replace speedometer.

SPEEDOMETER ALLOWABLE VARIATION

MPH (KM/H) Vehicle Speed (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)
60 (96.5) 58.5-61.5 (94.1-98.9)
80 (128.7) 78.5-81.5 (126.3-131.2)
100 (161) 98.5-101.5 (158.5-163.3)
120 (193.1) 118.5-121.5 (190.7-195.5)
(1) Vehicle speed as measured with speedometer tester.
(2) Acceptable range for actual vehicle speedometer reading.