• Tires: Worn or bald tires can increase your
stopping distance, make turning more difficult, can
cause “hydroplaning” at lower speeds when the
road is wet, and increase the chance of having a
flat tire. Unbalanced wheels and low tire pressure
increase tire wear, reduce fuel economy, and
make the vehicle harder to steer and stop. If the
vehicle bounces, or the steering wheel shakes,
or the vehicle pulls to one side, have a mechanic
check your tires.
• Steering System: If the vehicle is hard to turn
have the steering checked by a mechanic.
• Suspension System: If the vehicle bounces
excessively, keeps bouncing after a bump, or
after you stop, you may need new shocks or other
suspension parts. Have a mechanic check it out.
• Exhaust System: Fumes from a leaky exhaust
system can cause death in a very short time.
Never run the motor in your garage, or sit in the
car with the motor running, without opening a
window. Most exhaust problems are easily heard.
Have them fixed.
• Engine: A poorly tuned engine may lose
power that is needed for normal driving and