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>check aligment once a year. check more often with high mileage or with suspension >damage. The "once a year" or "once every 7,500 mile" alignment checks are nonsense. Many dealers and service garages recommend and perform alignments far more often than is necessary for most vehicles. Performing a proper, 4-wheel alignment is an expensive service item ($80-150 or more) that should only rarely turn up a problem that couldn't be diagnosed by less expensive means like observing tire wear. -- For vehicles with 4-wheel independent suspensions (many vehicles nowadays) alignment checks at 24,000 miles or "major" service intervals (typically 30,000 miles apart) are a good idea. -- For vehicles with "dead axle" rear ends (many subcompact, front-wheel drive cars) or rear-wheel drive vehicles with solid axle housings (like pickup trucks), you may not need an alignment in the lifetime of the vehicle. Getting an alignment check when you install new tires may be a good idea if you're especially careful or if tires for your vehicle are especially expensive. -- DO get alignment checked if any of the following should happen: * Tires show unusually rapid wear or unusual wear patterns like cupping of tread, wear on one side of tire, imbalanced wear (one tire versus other tire on same axle), etc. * After an accident that may have involved the axles, wheels or chassis/frame of the vehicle, or after hitting an object like a curb, or an unusually deep pothole at speed. * If vehicle begins "pulling" to one side or becomes more prone to "wandering" (requires frequent steering corrections to go straight down the road). * After some kinds of suspension or steering repairs.
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How often should you get a wheel alignment on your car?
You should have wheel alignment done on your vehicle annually or whenever your wheels feel to be out of alighment while you're driving. If it's something you can feel that your car is out of alignment it is important to have it looked at and corrected as soon as possible.
Does crossing your legs mess up your hip alignment?
Crossing your legs can mess up your hip alignment if you keep them crossed for an extended period. You should try to sit with your legs straight often.
How often should you give your car an alignment?
have it checked every two years or if see wear on inside outside of tires
How often should I check my wheel alignment?
There is no need to have a cars wheels aligned on a regular bases. It is a good idea though to have the alignment checked when installing new tires to prevent excess wear on the tires.
When due for rotation and balance and alignment which should you do first?
Rotate and balance, then alignment.
The default alignment of the text in a table is?
Text should normally default to left alignment.
Do you have to get a rear end alignment after replacing struts?
you should have a 4 wheel alignment done
How do change of brake pad affect car alignment?
should not affect alignment to my knowledge
What is the default alignment of an image that is inserted in the webpage?
Left is the default alignment :D
What should an alignment cost?
Usually a 4-wheel alignment costs between $60 & $90
Why rear alignment should check first?
When the alignment on a vehicle needs to be corrected there is a certain way to go about the repairs. The rear alignment should be check and set first on account of the rear, not only, being simpler but setting the vehicle up for the front alignment to be done easier.
Should you balance your tires before or after an alignment?
Before-a bad alignment cannot "unbalance" a wheel, but an unbalanced wheel, if bad enough, can throw off an alignment.
