I went to the dealership to get some parts. While I was there I got a free oil change + 30 point inspection. Ignoring the problems "due to mileage" which I have already taken care of myself, they found these problems:


+Replace rack and pinion assembly because:
-Found PS fluid contaminated (BS because I flushed it myself a few thousand miles ago)
-Found PS fluid low (Doesn't look low to me)
^Seems kind of overkill to replace everything

+Perform brake system fluid exchange because:
-Found brake fluid dirty/contaminated
^Probably true. I've never flushed it in 175k

+Replace left AND right inner tie-rods because:
-Found both worn out
^Should I be concerned? I'm clueless when it comes to suspension.


What do you guys recommend I do or ignore? Mostly, I'm worried if I should change the tie rods. My wheels get out of alignment pretty quickly, but I never really cared because of Firstone's lifetime alignment.

 

First things first, Tie Rods. Then brakes. If you did the PS and everything checked out ok, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

diy the brake fluid= thats critical for stopping on the way to firestone
every year or 2 it should be flushed- simple diy, 2 qts DOT4 fluid and a buddy

PS fluid- near the upper mark is correct level,,watch while running

take to firestone and ask for front end inspection, since they do all your aligns-
they should normally ck the tie-rods anyway..especially if told it doesnt stay.

those are the part that is adjusted to change alignment!--
CRITICAL to safety and keeping it in align~

any `findings` that were total bs and not `reality` based- tell the service manager!
they are responsible for what the employee tries to sell you
Prevention is good- outright lies are not

 

the steering rack- ck its end boots for leakage from inside
that would mean old fluid ruined the seals and replacement of entire unit is needed

 

Tie rods break you crash. Fix worn tierods.

 

ok its a tie--do you crash in the street from broken tie rods
or crash into a tree from no brakes?!

its your choice!