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Where can I get my speedometer calibrated?
Most auto-mechanics perform speedometer calibrations, and some driving schools perform them as well. The cost is usually approximately $75.
Do speedometers need to be calibrated?
All speedometers must be calibrated to make sure the torque created by the magnetic field accurately reflects the speed of the car. This calibration must take into account several factors, including the ratios of the gears in the drive cable, the final drive ratio in the differential and the diameter of the tires.
How often should speedometer be calibrated?
In general, you should consider calibrating your speedometer if you are charged with a speed that is within three or four miles per hour of a couple critical marks: The reckless driving limit. Reckless driving is any speed over 85 mph or any speed that is 20 mph over the speed limit.
Who can check speedometer?
Any automotive shop with a chassis dynamometer can test the speedometer and produce a certificate showing the speed that the speedometer displays at actual tire rotation speeds.
How long does a speedometer calibration take?
They will test your vehicle’s speedometer to determine if the reading is off and by how much. Typically this only takes 20 minutes to a half-hour and usually is only about $50-$80.
Can tire shops recalibrate speedometer?
Discount Tire does not offer recalibration, but encourages its customers to go to a professional auto shop that can do it for them. Drivers can recalibrate modern cars on their own using calibration settings on their vehicle’s computer and driving a prescribed distance to adjust the settings.
Can dealer calibrate speedometer?
Dealership can now reprogram / calibrate speedometer and odometer for bigger tires.
How long does it take to calibrate a speedometer?
Can I calibrate my speedometer for larger tires?
The answer is no. Tire size and speedometer accuracy are directly linked to each other. Up-sizing, or installing a taller tire, will lead to a speedometer reading that is slower than your actual speed.
How do you prove your speedometer is off?
The best way to show in court that a speedometer is not showing the correct speed is to have a speedometer calibration certificate. Any automotive shop with a chassis dynamometer can test the speedometer and produce a certificate showing the speed that the speedometer displays at actual tire rotation speeds.
Can a dealership calibrate your speedometer?
Can a dealer recalibrate speedometer?
If you have a dealer that is telling you that the speedometer can’t be recalibrated, find a new dealer.
Will speedometer calibration void warranty?
It won’t void your warranty. Nobody will give you that in writing. You’re setting your speedo. Car manufacturers have dealt with enough lawsuits where they needed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that something done aftermarket caused a failure.
Can tire shops calibrate speedometer?