# Delta 88 **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** oldsmobile\ **Created:** [October 21, 2010, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delta-88/56670 "2010-10-21T13:05:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![delta88kid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@delta88kid](https://community.cartalk.com/u/delta88kid)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2010, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delta-88/56670/1 "2010-10-21T13:05:03Z")
I just recieved a 1978 delta 88 from my uncle and he said the car had only 65,000 miles on it. I was curious to know if the odometer rolled over yet. he said it hasnt. is there any other way to tell if it has? ---
**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2010, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delta-88/56670/2 "2010-10-21T13:28:42Z")
I think mechanical odometers of that period had a built-in indicator to show if the odometer was rolled back or broke the 100k barrier. I never saw a car from this period make it to a 100k so I’m not sure. I would be surprised if a 78 Olds could make it to 165k. My Dad’s 78 Cutlass had about 96k miles when the mechanic refused to do any more repairs as it was falling apart. It was a city car so it had a rough life. Anyway, don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Ed B. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2010, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/delta-88/56670/3 "2010-10-21T14:29:00Z")
If it was your uncles car he should know. I’d take his word on the mileage. If the car had 165K miles it would show a lot more wear and tear than a car with only 65K. Seats, pedals, etc would be much more worn.