Tripometer Max Distance???

pierremcalpine · Jul 29th, 2015, 20:26

My V70 3.2 2010's tripometer goes back to zero when it gets to 999 km's which is a bit annoying if one chooses to use the T2 mode to track when the oil was last changed (for instance).

Does anyone know if this max can be changed? Is anyone else's car doing this?

Pretty dumb default value if you ask me...

green van man · Jul 29th, 2015, 22:14

Yep, though mine does it in miles not km, 999.9-000.0.
No idea if it can be changed as never wanted to, suppose your friendly dealer could tell you.

Paul.

Simon Jones · Jul 29th, 2015, 23:08

Most trip odometers since the days of mechanical dials have been limited to 999.9 so it's a neither new or an unreasonable restriction. It is, after all, intended for a 'trip' not as a service indictator. If it's such a concern, why not make a note on a piece of paper on the mileage when oil was changed and when it's next due?

pierremcalpine · Jul 30th, 2015, 13:43

Thanks, guys. Yes I do make note of mileage in my maintenance log so no big deal but it's not uncommon for trips to exceed 1000km if you are going on a summer vacation with the family, etc and you live somewhere in North America. Seems to me that it would be handy to be able to use the "trip"-ometer to track your "trip"...no???? Yes, I know, I could also make note of the odo reading and do it that way but that's not the point - why have a half-ass tripometer that only tracks part of a journey???

CTCNetwork · Jul 30th, 2015, 14:12

Hi,

This "restriction" to 999.9 units is a larger restriction on our poor cousins who are forced to use Km/h Kms. 1000Kms is only 621 miles.
So my "trips" can be about 50% longer!

Des. . .

Jul 29th, 2015, 20:26	#1
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Tripometer Max Distance??? My V70 3.2 2010's tripometer goes back to zero when it gets to 999 km's which is a bit annoying if one chooses to use the T2 mode to track when the oil was last changed (for instance). Does anyone know if this max can be changed? Is anyone else's car doing this? Pretty dumb default value if you ask me... __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Jul 30th, 2015, 13:43	#4
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Thanks, guys. Yes I do make note of mileage in my maintenance log so no big deal but it's not uncommon for trips to exceed 1000km if you are going on a summer vacation with the family, etc and you live somewhere in North America. Seems to me that it would be handy to be able to use the "trip"-ometer to track your "trip"...no???? Yes, I know, I could also make note of the odo reading and do it that way but that's not the point - why have a half-ass tripometer that only tracks part of a journey??? __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Jul 30th, 2015, 14:12	#5
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, This "restriction" to 999.9 units is a larger restriction on our poor cousins who are forced to use Km/h Kms. 1000Kms is only 621 miles. So my "trips" can be about 50% longer! Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Jul 29th, 2015, 22:14	#2
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	Yep, though mine does it in miles not km, 999.9-000.0. No idea if it can be changed as never wanted to, suppose your friendly dealer could tell you. Paul.

Jul 29th, 2015, 23:08	#3
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Most trip odometers since the days of mechanical dials have been limited to 999.9 so it's a neither new or an unreasonable restriction. It is, after all, intended for a 'trip' not as a service indictator. If it's such a concern, why not make a note on a piece of paper on the mileage when oil was changed and when it's next due?

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