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Alignment |
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Wheel alignment is the position of the wheels relative to
your car. When properly aligned, the wheels point in the
right direction. Without proper alignment, the wheels resist
your steering commands, as well as each other. Alignment
also affects gas mileage and tire wear. If your tires are
pointed in different directions, they fight against each
other and can cause tread wear. |
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Computerized alignment equipment is used to measure all
alignment angles on today's cars. These include both
adjustable and non-adjustable angles. (Non-adjustable angles
require repair or replacement of the suspension component.)
The most common adjustable angles are: |
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Toe
This refers to the tilted direction of the wheels
toward or away from one another when viewed from the
top. Toe is the most critical tire wearing angle.
Tires that "toe-in" point toward one another. Tires
that "toe-out" point away from each other.
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Camber
This refers to the tilt of the wheels toward or away
from one another when viewed from the front. Wheels
that tilt in toward the vehicle have "negative
camber." Wheels that tilt away from the vehicle have
"positive camber." |
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Caster
This refers to the angle of the steering axis in
relation to an imaginary vertical line through the
center of the wheel when viewed from the side.
"Positive caster" is the term used when the vertical
line is tilted back toward the rear. If it's tilted
forward, we call it "negative caster." The proper
caster angle stabilizes your car for better
steering. |
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Thrust Angle
This refers to the relationship of all four wheels
to each other, as well as their relationship to an
imaginary center line that runs from bumper to
bumper. The term "thrust line" refers to the
direction in which the rear wheels are pointed.
Thrust angle is correctable on cars with adjustable
rear suspensions. If your car has a non-adjustable
suspension, thrust angle is compensated for by
aligning the front wheels to the rear wheels. |
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Maintenance Schedule |
Every
5,000 km |
Every
10,000 km |
Every
15,000 km. |
Every
20,000 km. |
Every
40,000 km |
Every
50,000 km. |
Every
60,000 km. |
Oil, Lubrication
& inspect air filter
(or 3 months) |
Tire
Rotation
Hinges, locks & latches
(service & lubricate) |
Brake Service
(clean & lubricate
calipers & hardware) |
Battery
(service & terminals)Wiper
Blades
(replace)
Wheel Alignment
(as required)
PCV Valve
(replace)
C.V. Joints
and Boots
(as required) |
Exhaust
(as required)
Shocks & Struts
(as required)
Coolant-Flush
and Fill System
(for most vehicles) |
Transmission
fluid |
Engine
Maintenance
(replace spark plugs,
ignition wires and distributor
cap) |
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