Steering problem

Mine had clear Carfax also.

 

I had one of the dial ones. Worked great, until I dropped it from waist height onto cement while using it once, and it became inaccurate. I switched to digital.

At least that way, when I'm with my Best Friend Ever handling a Big Freaking Emergency in Bum Frak Egypt, I can just replace the battery and get back to work on my Bachelor of Forest Engineering.

 

so, you don't want to fix it? you know, there are ways to check alignment for free (DIY). google for details.

 

Is this tire pressure gauges? (Without back reading I was guessing calipers at first.) Stick gauges are pretty bulletproof, at least the few I've had. Mine have been accurate and reliable, checked against a digital.

 

Interesting thread.....FWIW, wife & I each have a 2010, hers doesn't have this issue; mine did until I adjusted (lengthened.....more toe/in) each tie/rod by turning "3 flats"......much better now......again FWIW

 

Yes, they are, and generally less inaccurate than comparably priced dial ones. Yes, I've tested them.

 

Guess I got lucky with mine, hopefully the sealing gasket won't dry up for a while. British made PCL I think. I more recently picked up another stick gauge, when I couldn't find my usual, but it was near impossible to get a good seal; ended up bleeding a pound or two everytime I attempted to use it.

 

If I can jump in: it'd be 3 "flat" faces on the hexagonal adjuster nut. Half a turn I'd say.

 

Yep.....on each side, so a full turn overall......I don't know what the thread/pitch is......lets say for discussion, that the pitch is 1.5mm, so in that case, a little under 1/16"......I have no idea what this would be out at the circumference of the wheel.....what I do know, is that it sure drives a lot better! .....& yes I'm well aware of the "Placebo Effect" & "The Power Of Suggestion".....

 

Keep a close eye on your tires. I tried a
self alignment a long time ago, car drove great but when I got home from a long trip the tires were shot.

 

Thanks.....Will/Do....FWIW, I made this change approx. 5000 mi. back......so far, tire/wear, fuel usage, & driving experience, all positive.......

 

I have a 2010 Trim 2 with 70,000 miles on it. Run my tires at factory specs. We do a lot of highway driving between Dallas, Tx and Erie , Pa. I have had it up to 95 mph on the interstate with no problems at all. sounds like you have a problem somewhere. I forgot to add that I am also a old man at 74. the only thing that stresses me out is that it will only do 112. I was a teenager in the late 50's and early 60's. I grew up with fast cars and faster women. This car is a good road car.