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Old June 21st 05, 11:34 PM
Mike Walsh
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"Dave C." wrote:
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> > wrote in message
> news:ZT%te.23731$R21.15866@lakeread06...
> > In alt.autos.toyota Ajanta > wrote:
> > > How often car needs to be aligned? (I have Toyota Camry 98 V6 LE )

> >
> > When:
> > - you notice abnormal tire wear
> > - the car pulls to one side when you take your hands off the wheel
> > - steering feels loose at high speeds, but normal at low speeds
> > - you get in an collision that bends the frame
> > - you disassemble suspension or steering components
> > - you've hit a bunch of curbs, potholes, or frost heaves
> > - you've driven over 25k in the northeast US (see item above)
> >

>
> Good post, but I would revise it a bit:
>
> When:
> - you notice abnormal tire wear
> - the car pulls to one side when you take your hands off the wheel
> - steering feels loose at high speeds, but normal at low speeds
> - you get in an collision that bends the frame
> - you disassemble suspension or steering components
> - you've hit one curb, pothole, or frost heave
> - you've driven over 5 miles in the northeast US (see item above)


Having lived in the Northeast US I can confirm that one pothole can affect front end alignment enough to be immediately noticeable. Florida roads and weather are much easier on your car.

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Mike Walsh
West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A.
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