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The reason I ask this is that the way the pressure has been maintained could make it an underinflation issue:
Let's say the manufacturer of the vehicle specifies 35 psi.
1) Vehicle manufacturers sometimes specify less than the tire manufacturer because they want a smooth ride, not long tire life. Let's say one pound less.
2) Maybe you check the pressure when the tires are warm or even hot. The pressure is higher than it would be when cold which is when you should check it. Let's say 2#.
3) All gauges are off in one direction or another. Your's may read high. Let's say its off by one pound.
4) If you only check it once every six months and set the pressure dead-on 35# and over the next six months, pressure is being lost, that's six months of averaging less that 35#. Let's say by one pound.
YIKES! You could have been running your tires 5# LOW for 26,000 miles and didn't even know it!
Alignment could very likely be the problem - my advice is to never trust just one shop - not all alignment specialists are created equal - assuming your shop even has one. But... make sure your tire pressure management is sound. Every six months isn't often enough, make sure its done at the right tire temperature and with a top notch gauge.
PS I think the bolt was a gold or silver color.
Another example is Chrysler. they don't offer teh 7/70k powertrain on their minivans for no reason.
(Different problem). This is the first vehicle I have bought off the lot, and I am not the happiest!
Ham2
Don't know if this helps, but thought I would share.
Thanks
I just wanted to weigh in on the tranny issues with the 2004 Mercury Monterey's. I am getting ready to buy one and I saw this forum with all the complaints about Bad Torque Converters. I just wanted to say that everyone who has an issue should report it to the linked website. If enough people complain in the proper way it may be recalled.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/results.cfm
Currently there are only 12 complaints which makes me think it's not such a huge deal. If you haven't complained properly then please do so.
Please help all of us.
I find no recalls on this issue.