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Re: speedometer not properly calibrated
Sean Elkins <sean_elkins@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>In article <jdk8r1dvp0fho2m04ejsnskugaaa827uj8@4ax.com>,
> Gord Beaman <gord@islandtelecom.com> wrote:
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>> "B. Peg" <bent_peg@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
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>> >> How can you check if the speedometer is not properly calibrated and if I
>> >> ask a mechanic to do it how much should it cost?
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>> >If you belong to the Auto Club, they have a roving speedometer check
>> >vehicle. They post its location in their magazine, which is usually at one
>> >of their local offices. I believe it is a free check.
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>> >The GPS idea is also good.
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>> >B~
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>> But how accurate is the GPS?...I have a Magellan Meridan
>> Gold...not very expensive (or is expense a factor?)[/color]
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>I have the cheapest GPS unit around, but even it is very accurate. I
>used to do the 'drive 60 and check the mile markers" method, but GPS has
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Thanks...this one was just under 500 about six months ago...lots
of fun...
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-Gord.
(use gordon in email)
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