zicco.fen@gmail.com wrote in
news:1159220476.192227.150500@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com:

> I hadn't driven my Honda for trips longer then 15mins for quite some
> time, but due to a recent workplace change, do around 30 + 30 min
> everyday. I've started noticing that my arms, specifically the elbows,
> are hurting more. I feel that the steering wheel vibrates more then it
> used to before, I dont know how else to quantify it.
>
> About the car, its a 1999 Honda Accord, well maintained, recently did a
> water pump and belt change, brake rotors and pads, spark plugs,
> filters, all fluids replaced on a regular basis at reputable Honda
> specialist shops [non-dealers]. Around 95,000 miles, 1-owner, Boston
> area. Tires are Bridgestone Potenza RE950, around 38K and due for
> change soon.
>
> Is there something specific that I can ask the mechanic to look at?
> Steering Wheel? or should it be the shocks/struts? Tires?
>
> Thanks.
>
>

Have the tires balance checked;you could have lost a wheelweight.
(or buy your new tires;they will probably balance for free for a purchase
of 4 new ones,and maybe even do a front end alignment,too.)

I'm leery of dealers rotating my tires.
I like to rotate same side,no crossover.

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Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
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