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Chicago auto repair February 13, 2014
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All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service At Triangle Auto Service
When all of your vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other,
your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the
normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Chicago can cause your
Minivan's wheels to be out of alignment.
Driving for an extended time in Chicago when your wheels are out of
alignment results in uneven tire wear. This is dangerous … and
expensive. Worst case scenario, you have a blowout on a crowded Illinois
freeway. It can also cause premature wear to your suspension system,
which can be really expensive to repair. At the very least, you may have
to replace your tires years too early.
Here are some alignment basics from Triangle Auto Service:
The first adjustment is called toe or do the wheels point in towards
each other or away from each other at the front of the tire.
The next adjustment is called camber or do the wheels tip in or out
at the top.
And finally, there is castor. Castor measures the angle where the
front axles attach to the vehicle.
The ideal alignment for your Minivan was designed by its engineers.
Alignment service at Triangle Auto Service starts with an inspection of
the steering and suspension – to see if anything’s bent or broken. Then
your honest Triangle Auto Service technician will look at tire
condition.
From there, the Minivan is put on an alignment rack and an initial
alignment reading is taken. The wheels are then aligned to Minivan
manufacturers' specifications.
Your Minivan owner’s manual probably has a recommendation for how often
your alignment should be checked – usually every couple of years. If you
suspect an alignment problem, get it checked at Triangle Auto Service
before you suffer expensive tire or suspension damage. Triangle Auto
Service 4060 N. Elston Chicago, Illinois 60618 773-539-5858
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