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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 08:50 AM
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What happened to my steering?!

It seems recently my car has somewhat unresponsive steering at speeds higher than say 30mph. The car itself tends to sway and doesn't like to go straight at these "higher" speeds. I first noticed it after a hard run a couple weeks ago, just cruising around. I did have the RPMs high and all that good stuff, but I don't see how my hard driving could mess up the suspension, especially cuz there weren't really any curves...
Old Dec 5, 2002 | 08:55 AM
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Re: What happened to my steering?!

Originally posted by gcs118
It seems recently my car has somewhat unresponsive steering at speeds higher than say 30mph. The car itself tends to sway and doesn't like to go straight at these "higher" speeds. I first noticed it after a hard run a couple weeks ago, just cruising around. I did have the RPMs high and all that good stuff, but I don't see how my hard driving could mess up the suspension, especially cuz there weren't really any curves...
Try checking your tire pressures. If that doesn't work, you may need an alignment.
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Good idea. Is it all right to check pressure and fill them up when its cold out (20s F)?
Old Dec 5, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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Originally posted by gcs118
Good idea. Is it all right to check pressure and fill them up when its cold out (20s F)?
Yes as the air temp goes down you loss tire pressure as the temp goes back up you again. you should check it all the time.
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I just filled up my tires to the recommended 32PSI. The front ones were around 28-29 each and the back around 30. It seems like it made a pretty big difference in the handling after I filled them up! Thanks for the advice!
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Also remember you gain a few psi when the tires are warm. I fill mine to about 33psi when cold. I think the factory claim is for 32 cold which is around 35-36psi when warm

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Good point, I shall remember that next time I fill up right after driving. Thanks!
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try wet street...if it still continue going crazy after filling the tires...you need alignment

same happened to me
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My car is nearing the 5000 mile maintence check-up. I'll be sure to do an alignment just in case, no matter what.
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