How can I check my car mileage is genuine?

How to check if the mileage is genuine?

1. First, compare the wear and tear of the vehicle with the mileage shown on the odometer.
2. Next, check the vehicle’s pedal rubbers, its steering wheel and gear knob, and compare these with the rest of the vehicle.

How is odometer distance calculated?

The formula is (actual distance traveled) = ( (final odometer reading) – (initial odometer reading) ) * (actual tire diameter) / (standard tire diameter).

What is ARAI in car mileage?

In India, all manufacturers quote Automotive Research Association of India ( ARAI ) figures as a benchmark for stating the fuel mileage you would get from a new car.

What is the difference between mileage and average?

1. Average is distance covered per unit fuel by the vehicle under no specified condition. It is also measured in mpg (miles per gallon) or in kmpl (kilometer per litter). Average is always smaller than mileage.

What does mileage unreadable mean?

Sometimes with digital odometers, you cannot see the mileage easily if the backlight bulb has blown in which case you have the option to mark it as unreadable. If you go back with a small torch, you can sometimes get it in the right position to see the mileage.

What do Arai’s mileage figures mean?

So, the ARAI figures are meant to know which car delivers more mileage and which cars delivers less mileage, certainly not to “ represent the mileage that a car will give under normal road conditions “. One can’t really blame ARAI in lieu of a bunch of enthusiastic marketeers at car companies.

How does ardarai calculate mileage?

ARAI calculates its Mileage on its racing/testing tracks and they ride the bike at a very economic speed and rpm. What gives you the best mileage that vehicle can get. But the city conditions are not similar to those.

How does ararai test any car or bike mileage?

ARAI test any car or bike mileage in the factory facility in PUNE. Its simple pouring 1lt of fuel and driving/riding on rubber rollers in a closed glass room. So rest you can imagine the reality scenario that is not faced while testing.

Why is Arai releasing fuel efficiency figures?

The reason behind ARAI releasing these figures is to have an understanding of the rate at which the fuel efficiency of two different vehicles varies from each other (which vehicle is more fuel-efficient and which is less). The figures from the test do not signify the actual fuel efficiency of a vehicle in real-time conditions.