OrochiJones t1_jdoxbe0 wrote
Reply to comment by winoforever_slurp_ in ELI5: What’s car alignment? I read that cars should have it done regularly as part of their service. by LittleLostSadDeer
If you have to turn down a straight road, it's most likely your alignment. If the car is badly out, it will understeer in one or both directions.
winoforever_slurp_ t1_jdp0nvv wrote
Ok, maybe the steering wheel was slightly turned to go straight. I always assumed he felt a wobble or something
sbear37 t1_jdphq5n wrote
Wobble is wheel balance
keestie t1_jdpv2s8 wrote
Wobble can be a million things; wheel balance is one of those things, but only one. Could be alignment, bad steering dampener, bad power steering system, bulged tire, loose steering components, loose suspension components, or brake disc warping, and that's not even a full list.
SirVanyel t1_jdphrox wrote
He probably noticed that you never let go of your wheel, or the times that you did the car veered off
It's probably the best way to spot if someone's not servicing their car regularly, considering wheel alignments are ultra cheap and are sometimes even done for free alongside a service.
winoforever_slurp_ t1_jdpjd9n wrote
Do people often let go of the steering wheel while driving? 😲
SirVanyel t1_jdpjiy1 wrote
If I'm going slow through a suburban area I'll often let go for a second here or there, or just hold on with a couple fingers with my hand on my lap. It's not a good habit, but if your car drives straight you'll feel far more confident
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