Serious question, and don’t know cause I never flat towed a vehicle before.

Since odometers work on tire rotation, my guess is your mileage increases while towing?

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Posted by GeauxGoose

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Posted on 7/13/23 at 9:25 am to Hangover Haven

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Since odometers work on tire rotation, my guess is your mileage increases while towing?

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Posted by Sam Quint

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Posted on 7/13/23 at 9:30 am to Hangover Haven

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Since odometers work on tire rotation, my guess is your mileage increases while towing?

I guess. I've rebuilt or replaced the entire power train over the years with everything from brand new parts to axles from a junkyard. The mileage is largely irrelevant to my Jeep. I don't even know if the odometer works.

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Posted by Hangover Haven

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Posted on 7/13/23 at 9:39 am to Hangover Haven

Thanks guys found the answer to my dumb question…

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Today, these meters count your vehicle's wheel rotations. As long as the transmission isn't turning, flat towing won't add any miles because the transmission remains in neutral.

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Posted by BigBinBR

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Posted on 7/13/23 at 10:47 am to Hangover Haven

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Since odometers work on tire rotation, my guess is your mileage increases while towing?

Old vehicles with mechanical odometers do increase mileage by being flat towed. Newer vehicles with electronic odometers do not increase mileage by flat towing.

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