2006-11-08 04:48:21 · 6 answers · asked by Chris 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Yes they do, in fact older cars register mileage when being towed. Newer cars with digital odometers require that the ignition switch be turned on.
2006-11-08 04:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is yes. Unless I am totally mistaken, and I don't think that I am, the odometer does not depend upon the accelerator being activated, not does it depend upon the rate of acceleration. It is connected via cable to the trans axle; therefore, as the vehicle moves, the odometer registers the distance traveled. In addition, placing over sized tires/wheels on a vehicle can alter the accuracy of both the odometer and the speedometer.
2006-11-08 15:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by Douglas C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. Mileage is calculated by the number of tire turns, not by the amount of gas. This is why it is never good to have the wrong size tires on a vehicle, as it not only throws off miles traveled, but also throws off speedometer, which can get you a speeding ticket!
2006-11-08 12:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by Erin P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the odometer is not a part of the foot feed it is a part of the transmssion and works all the time except some autos it dosent work in reverce thanks
2006-11-08 12:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by wishbone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-11-08 23:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by Me again 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do, I think it's by rotation of tiers. If not someone will correct me.
2006-11-08 12:53:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋