2001 Kia Optima tie rods

2001 KIA OPTIMA
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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VCATALDO3
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can i still drive with a bad left tie rod
Jul 7, 2008 at 2:37 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Dependes on how bad. If worn enough tie rod could become disconnected and you lose streeing control. If not too bad steering vibration and abnormal tire wear.
Hope this helps
Jul 7, 2008 at 3:12 AM
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