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Remotecontrol Sophomore Author Ottawa Posts:175 Points:78,760 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 11:40:05 AM Ignore Remotecontrol Report Abuse If you have a spare tire stored under your vehicle ... How often do you drop it down and clean the linkage?

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Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 11:40:05 AM

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If you have a spare tire stored under your vehicle ... How often do you drop it down and clean the linkage?

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aburns20 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,246 Points:671,230 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2013 10:03:28 AM Ignore aburns20 Report Abuse Yes
WES03 Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,828 Points:1,262,445 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2013 10:03:07 AM Ignore WES03 Report Abuse Just found out that it was important do do this every-so-often so as to keep things functional.
GustheCat2 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,841 Points:413,400 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 21, 2013 8:58:11 AM Ignore GustheCat2 Report Abuse Once a year
blckwolf Veteran Author North Carolina Posts:280 Points:71,320 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2013 10:47:52 AM Ignore blckwolf Report Abuse Not enough...
L98 Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:180 Points:26,180 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Apr 19, 2013 10:40:47 AM Ignore L98 Report Abuse couple times a year,plus check the tire pressure
FuelPump Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:21,450 Points:3,412,075 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 11:15:39 AM Ignore FuelPump Report Abuse Not often enough!
Coco0828 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:980 Points:160,015 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 10:36:16 AM Ignore Coco0828 Report Abuse yes
STEVE853 Champion Author Florida Posts:5,666 Points:1,116,260 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 6:14:34 PM Ignore STEVE853 Report Abuse Never
Saab93turbo Veteran Author Washington Posts:475 Points:83,185 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 5:15:36 PM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse Such location is a pain. I check the air pressure about every 6-9 months. In my other car, I check it more often since it's easier.
bearscharger Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,317 Points:267,925 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 3:15:18 PM Ignore bearscharger Report Abuse never
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,400 Points:701,890 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 2:45:33 PM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse yes
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,130 Points:416,475 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 1:40:18 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Check it occasionally - at least once per year, while I am inspecting other items
puddy Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:13,629 Points:3,264,000 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 11:04:33 AM Ignore puddy Report Abuse yes
73amx Champion Author Allentown Posts:1,158 Points:456,840 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2012 10:20:07 AM Ignore 73amx Report Abuse yes, clean it once or twice a year
toms1120 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,561 Points:1,809,945 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 8:46:34 AM Ignore toms1120 Report Abuse No
tdioiler All-Star Author Detroit Posts:890 Points:417,550 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 10:42:15 AM Ignore tdioiler Report Abuse Yes
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,947 Points:1,873,740 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 10:36:20 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse Yes on my SUV. No on my car.
steffy628 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,756 Points:447,350 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 9:29:29 AM Ignore steffy628 Report Abuse Yes, never cleaned it
SilverBTX Champion Author Houston Posts:3,121 Points:791,745 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 9:25:29 AM Ignore SilverBTX Report Abuse Yes
puddy Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:13,629 Points:3,264,000 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 9:13:53 AM Ignore puddy Report Abuse yes and never cleaned it
diesel8888 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,181 Points:356,590 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 9:05:29 AM Ignore diesel8888 Report Abuse Never. I hope it still works when I need it....
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,903 Points:2,053,080 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 8:36:42 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Uhhhh never.
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,289 Points:686,555 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 8:22:53 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse I don't have the van anymore that had a spare under the frame. But I hate that placement. It's more trouble than having the spare inside the van.
Bridge2012 All-Star Author Kansas Posts:913 Points:271,290 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 8:10:00 AM Ignore Bridge2012 Report Abuse Yes
EdPG Champion Author Boston Posts:12,167 Points:2,666,060 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 8:08:23 AM Ignore EdPG Report Abuse No tires under,all on rear tail gate
CactusRoper Champion Author Phoenix Posts:8,774 Points:1,916,050 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 7:16:47 AM Ignore CactusRoper Report Abuse Never
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,538 Points:2,377,280 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2012 1:41:16 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse the linkage?
fkkf92 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,898 Points:2,583,565 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 9:45:52 AM Ignore fkkf92 Report Abuse yes
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,023,050 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 9:30:57 AM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse I have not on my truck yet. It is 2 yrs old.
GustheCat2 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,841 Points:413,400 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 8:45:51 AM Ignore GustheCat2 Report Abuse About once a year I take it down and check it.
ReddevilNO Champion Author New Orleans Posts:3,355 Points:578,640 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 7:35:36 AM Ignore ReddevilNO Report Abuse I have a SUV, and my spare in on the back of the door. I have all my tires ever so often.
kenpowers All-Star Author Rochester Posts:971 Points:265,130 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 9:30:24 AM Ignore kenpowers Report Abuse yes
monkey102010 Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:231 Points:431,690 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 9:09:47 AM Ignore monkey102010 Report Abuse I have customers come in askng for that before they go on their road trips. Its a good thing to do to minimize any problems you may have on the road
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,150 Points:3,349,550 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 5:07:21 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse I agree FuelPump. I will put that on my list of things to do in the Spring.
FuelPump Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:21,450 Points:3,412,075 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 3:28:18 AM Ignore FuelPump Report Abuse Probably not often enough!
jack4141 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,965 Points:690,680 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 1:27:10 AM Ignore jack4141 Report Abuse Tunrk
W707 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,453 Points:399,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2012 1:09:15 AM Ignore W707 Report Abuse I have one in my 05 Dodge GrandCaravan and its a nightmare to get the thing out from under the vehicle. Thank God for AAA
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,130 Points:416,475 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2012 6:29:16 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Checked it when I bought the truck used and test it every year or so
Trowinsamoan Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,142 Points:183,915 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2012 10:22:43 PM Ignore Trowinsamoan Report Abuse One under the truck and one outside the jeep
csr1000 Sophomore Author London Posts:176 Points:60,790 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2012 8:43:21 PM Ignore csr1000 Report Abuse My friend's minivan had that... terrible. He got caught with a flat at 3am out of town and had to stay the night cause it wouldn't come off.
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,835 Points:454,170 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2012 3:06:47 PM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse Inside.
geobmw Champion Author Miami Posts:6,171 Points:1,400,370 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 10:17:46 AM Ignore geobmw Report Abuse no spare tire at all
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,835 Points:454,170 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 10:15:07 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse Under the truck...and checked one per year.
10261970 All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:977 Points:265,145 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:40:50 AM Ignore 10261970 Report Abuse One under the bed of my truck. I've never even look at it.
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,947 Points:1,873,740 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:39:15 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse One under my vehicle and one inside under my trunk.
fatfed Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,850 Points:473,490 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:35:13 AM Ignore fatfed Report Abuse yes
EdPG Champion Author Boston Posts:12,167 Points:2,666,060 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:26:51 AM Ignore EdPG Report Abuse I don't have under the vehicle spare tires
fury3 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,016 Points:832,050 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 9:09:51 AM Ignore fury3 Report Abuse yes.......junk
retcap201 Champion Author Austin Posts:5,823 Points:1,322,055 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:48:12 AM Ignore retcap201 Report Abuse once a year
OceanArcher Champion Author Mississippi Posts:5,693 Points:1,325,450 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 8:42:16 AM Ignore OceanArcher Report Abuse Well, fortunately I don't drive a truck, so I don't have to cope with linkages, etc. But, it does beg another comment --> when was the last time you checked the air pressure in your spare? Darn shame if you got off somewhere and needed it, only to find it flat ........