What are the causes and solutions for vehicle deviation?
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Vehicle deviation can be caused by: insufficient tire pressure, uneven tread wear, issues with the suspension system design, or damage, deformation, or misalignment of the suspension. The solutions for correcting vehicle deviation are as follows: 1. Check tire pressure: In practice, the most common cause of vehicle deviation is uneven tire pressure. This is simple to fix—visit a maintenance facility to check and balance the tire pressure across all tires. Of course, apart from tire pressure, uneven tread wear can also cause deviation, in which case you may need to rotate or replace the tires. 2. Perform a wheel alignment: This is the most common method for correcting deviation. Compared to checking tire pressure, wheel alignment is more costly. Owners can first balance the tire pressure and observe the results. If deviation persists, a wheel alignment may still be necessary. 3. Inspect the suspension system: If wheel alignment does not resolve the issue, consider whether there is a problem with the vehicle's suspension. Generally, if the suspension design is flawed, the vehicle is prone to deviation. Additionally, damage, deformation, or misalignment of the suspension during use can also lead to deviation. 4. Check the steering system: Over time, wear and tear in the steering system can cause excessive gaps in connecting parts or looseness in components like bearings, preventing the vehicle from following its normal trajectory and resulting in deviation.