Tag Archives: road test
Winter Salt Damage Inspection – What to Check After a Northern Winter
Spring inspection for salt-damaged steering and suspension on northern cars. Check frame rust, brake lines, sway bar bushings, rack boots and subframe bolts after winter.
Fleet Vehicle Monthly Steering Inspection Log – Vans & Trucks
Monthly fleet vehicle steering and suspension inspection checklist for vans and trucks. 10-minute walkaround to catch worn tie rods, leaks, tire wear and steering play early.
Old Car Alignment Check – Why 10-Year-Old Cars Need Camber Bushings
Why 10-year-old cars need new control arm bushings before another alignment. Cracked rubber causes camber change and rapid tire wear. What to inspect before paying for an alignment.
Steering Gear Box Adjustment DIY – Old RWD Trucks & Vans
DIY steering gearbox adjustment for old RWD trucks and vans. Remove play at the steering wheel by turning the top adjuster screw 1/8 turn at a time. 15-minute fix.
CV Joint Boot Inspection – Don’t Wait for the Click
How to inspect CV joint boots on a 10-year-old car. Catch torn boots early for a $50 fix. Don't wait for the clicking sound that means a $500 new axle.
10-Year-Old Sedan Steering Inspection – Camry, Accord, Civic Checklist
Step-by-step steering and suspension inspection for 10-year-old sedans like the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Civic. Check tie rods, rack boots, sway bar links and power steering hoses.
Suspension SAG Measurement – How Much Is Too Much on Old Springs
How to measure suspension sag on a 10-year-old car. Compare fender-to-ground measurements to factory spec. Know when old springs need replacement.
High-Mileage Truck Front-End Inspection – F-150 & Silverado at 150k+
Front-end inspection guide for high-mileage Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado trucks at 150,000+ miles. Check idler arm, pitman arm, ball joints, tie rods and gearbox play.
Commercial Truck Kingpin Inspection – 5+ Year Heavy-Duty
Kingpin inspection for 5-year-old heavy-duty commercial trucks. Check play, thrust bearing wear and tire cupping on Freightliner, International and Ford F-650.
