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Question: I went in for an oil change and was told that I needed lower ball joints.

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Visitor, 3.0L V6, Salt Lake City, UT, July 11, 2011, 21:38

There is no noise from the front wheels. Every day I have to go over speed bumps no sign of trouble. I took my car in to
where I had purchased my tires they told me that the front was tight. The car has 95,000 miles. I purchased the car new.
It's been an excellent car.

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    big01_dram July 11, 2011, 21:48
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    They probably did the pry test. basically the use a pry bar test look for movement. A little movement to one mechanic can be a lot to another. Chances are with the age of the car you have some movement. It maybe something to keep an eye on. Then again in the days of high gas prices, people are not spending as much on their cars. This leave mechanics looking for the up-sale anywhere he can find it. They could be wore but not wore out. If you have that come up again at a shop, ask to see and determine for yourself how bad they are. You dont want much movement there. the acceptable movement to Honda is probably measured in thousandths so its not much.

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