Matt wrote:
> The steering wheel on my '89 Civic vibrates noticeably left-right, like
> the car is alternately pulling in both directions, when going 50 MPH or
> better. At lower speeds I don't feel it (or it is slight enough that I
> don't). I checked the tire pressure, and they're all good. Is this an
> alignment or other issue, or just the age of the car showing?

check for play in all the suspension joints. if none, get the wheels
balanced. all 4 of them.

>
> Thanks,
> Matt
>
> PS- Thanks to previous posters for the info on my oil consumption
> problem; after I replaced the PCV valve, head cover gasket and switched
> to Castrol Syntec the consumption dropped off the table, it's very
> slight now.
>
it's great when people post results!