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Help me find the problems with my car please?

I know it isn't my rotors, I just replaced them not long ago. I know my Tire pressure is low, my TPS light has been over a month I was honestly waiting for one of my tires to go flat but I bought this PSI checker and I checked my tires and all 4 are at 30 PSI and I drive a 2012 Chevy Sonic 4 dr Sedan. I did check my placard on the door and it says "Cold weather Front: 35 PSI Rear: 35 PSI" so I don't know how much air to put in. If you know this one let me know thanks.

I noticed when I start my car it sounds like I need steering wheel fluid but I don't have anything for it I checked all my belts and everything is still in good shape so I don't know where the noise is coming from. When I turn the steering wheel it makes that noise as well. I don't like taking my car to the dealership because they charge a lot I asked how much it will be to just look to find the problem and they told me $85 and I will NOT take my car to any other mechanic unless they recommend it but I will always go through the dealership. So can anyone help me? With either or both Thanks in advance if you know the problems.

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  • Stpaulguy
    Lv 7
    5 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    First, the tire psi doesn't say Cold Weather....it just says COLD. You check tire pressure when the tires are cold----meaning first thing in the morning before you drive. As for the squeal, if it makes the noise when turing the wheel, it's either a pump/fluid issue or a belt problem. Either way it appears you're in over your head as far as fixing it. If you don't want to go to a dealer, at least find a reputable independent repair shop and pay them to diagnose it. If you continue to drive it in this condition you could cause even more damage

  • Skoda John
    Lv 7
    5 years ago

    Driving a car requires the driver to be able to make WEEKLY checks and to rectify any issues

    Tire pressures affect fuel consumption and safety. Under inflated tires run hot and this is the major cause of blowouts

    Get a foot pump and learn how to use it.

    If you want your car to last and be reliable stop being an idiot and learn to look after it.

    Here in the UK this is now part of your driving test.

    No wonder this site is full of people complaining their car is not reliable.

    Miles do not kill cars. Bad maintenance does

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    DO you actually know what your looking at when you say everything is in good shape? Are you shaw a belt isn't worn or lose? Is it or isn't it low on power steering fluid? If your too lazy to pump the tyres up no one can really help you with diy tips. Why cant you pump the tyres up to 35 psi cold what does it say on the side of the tyre?

  • Dominic
    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    There are pressure gauges that tell u what the psi is. Theyre like 5 bucks at autozone. Just buy a 7 dollar air compressor from harbor freight and add air until youre at 35psi. There are sometimes air pumps at gas stations you can use too if you pay like a buck.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    You don't like dealer prices yet you won't take it somewhere else? May I make a suggestion? Stop being an idiot.

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