How accurate is the 3492 lb Curb weight measurement?

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Old 08-23-2003, 06:56 PM
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How accurate is the 3492 lb Curb weight measurement?

My mom has a 99 TL, I took her to get a smog check yesterday and they weighed the car. The curb weight is suppose to be around 3492 lb. , but the scale measured 3760 lb., there wan't anything much in the car except some paper and books 10 lb max.

Curb weight is measured with 1/4 tank of gas, even with a full tank of gas, how can the number be off by 268 lb?
Old 08-23-2003, 06:59 PM
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That 1/4 tank of gas is the only fluid in the car when they test it. Oil, tranny fluid, brake fluid, etc... Also, no spare tire!
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I weighed my '00 TL totally empty, nothing in it at all except for three gallons of fuel and me out of the car...a shocking 3399lbs! It is also non-nav.
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