All your symptoms sound like tire pressure. According to Tire Rack you can
expect your tires to change in pressure by 1psi for every 10 degrees of
internal temperature change. Then it wouldn't happen in the morning when the
tire temps are even, and it would even out after driving for a bit and the
colder tires had a chance to warm up. When did you check the pressure?
-Sean
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael R. Clements" <mrclem@telocity.com>
To: "Autocross" <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 12:23 PM
Subject: mystery: car pulls to the left ?!
> Hi all, seeking alignment advice.
>
> Car pulls to the left when driving. Has never done this before, was fine
> in the morning, parked for about 3 hours, was doing it when I started it
> up and drove away. Was not hit by anything, nor was it tampered with.
>
> The pull happens only when cold. After about 5 miles of driving, the
> left pull is greatly reduced as to be barely detectable -- but still
> there.
>
> Tires are OK and pressures even all the way around -- no flats or slow
> leaks.
>
> Nothing obviously loose or awry in alignment, but who knows for sure ??
> If it were alignment, why would it go away after a few miles?
>
> No vibrations or shakes; car is smooth at all speeds.
>
> Maybe power steering pump? But fluid levels are OK, no leaks, and
> steering seems to be working perfectly well.
>
> Have an appt. with Custom Alignment on Friday to get the street tires
> put back on and to check out the alignment.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Michael R. Clements
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