So I finally hit the coveted 123,456.



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Since then, I've noticed a progressively worsening clunk seemingly from my driver's side front area while going over bumps and dips (worse while turning over dips and bumps). I've had an alignment recently, but the car veers to the right nowadays, and when the car is driving straight, the steering wheel is turned slightly to the right (which I think is my mechanic's fault).

Today, I noticed that whenever my car is nearing a complete stop, I hear a noise from the rear. It's almost like when the suspension recoils back to its usual position, it creaks.

Do you guys think the clunking/steering/creaking is all related?

Just more info: I recently had my rear calipers and rotors changed, followed with balancing and alignment. Drove well till recently. Did not hit any significant potholes. I hope it's just my suspension components wearing out due to high mileage (so I can drop her!)

But back to the high mileage topic...I'm very happy with it. I recently changed my transmission fluid and there were no metal shavings on the plug, it goes and stops like new, and it gets me to school 35 miles away every day, including the days NJ declares snow emergencies but I still have to get there. I hope to keep her for a long time and maybe pickup a weekend warrior to split the miles on certain days.

 

Congrats! Are you on your original tranny? What type of atf have you been running to get no wear on your plug?

 

Yes, original tranny. Used Z1 till now, switched to Pennzoil (yes I've read all about the other fluids). Mine is a MY06, slightly different tranny.