Originally Posted by 370zsteve you should never turn the steering to full lock (where you should hear a noise). Unless you enjoy replacing your power steering pump components frequently. this
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12-02-2009, 08:14 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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this is correct, why don't more people know this. You can actually hear any car screaming out in pain when full lock is on. Guess they like the feel of a new power steering pump.
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12-09-2009, 10:18 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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Okay guys, this is getting a bit worrisome. I backed out of the parking lot as usual, and I get this hard clunk-clunk-clunk noise as if the tire is grinding on something. At the same time I can see my front end wobble giving me the feeling the wheels are oval shaped.
The drive is normal, but it's when I turn the steering wheel to back out or pull in... it's not even full lock either! This didn't happen before, but it's getting worse. Normal steering doesn't give me much problems. [EDIT] Ok, I guess others say the same. BTW, it was 9F when I left work tonight!
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12-09-2009, 10:51 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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It's winter. The lower limit temp of summer tires is 40F. The tread gets harder as the temp drops below that. Some summer tires have a more gradual change from rubber to "rock". Others drop off the edge and the transition is very sharp. In any case, anything below 40F and you are likely to be driving on rolling hockey pucks. It's completely normal.
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12-10-2009, 06:52 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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Regarding the full lock turning...the manual states that you should not turn at full lock for longer than 10 seconds. I think about that line in the manual every time I do it. Sometimes you just gotta do it, but as long as it's not prolonged, you'll be fine.
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This finally then explains why my wife's XTerra does the same thing when I kick in the front tires to 4x4. It IS exactly the same sounding and feeling scrub that I have noticed that my 370Z front tires do in cold temps.
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I too believe it's the cold weather. When I first heard the noise I was concerned, but after a few cold nights I put two and two together!
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good to hear i'm not the only one...but yes, it only happens to me when i've left my car in the cold parking garage all day. never been able to replicate it any other time because its usually warmer. i can sleep easy now
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01-07-2010, 09:52 PM | #14 (permalink) |
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I can't believe this is such a popular topic/concern.
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so this has more to do with the tire manufacturer? |
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