Why does my car pull to the left when accelerating?

Most of the time, when the car pulls to one side during acceleration, it is caused by either the suspension being out of alignment or what’s referred to as a radial pull with the tire. However, the pull can also be due to a mechanical component that makes up the front suspension being loose or damaged.

How does a transverse mounted engine work?

Transverse engines are mounted perpendicularly to the direction of travel, lying horizontally within the engine bay. A common transverse engine setup has the transmission bolted in-line with the engine (known as a transaxle), followed by a differential that has driveshafts protruding from either side.

What does it mean when the engine is longitudinally mounted?

In automotive engineering, a longitudinal engine is an internal combustion engine in which the crankshaft is oriented along the long axis of the vehicle, front to back. In front-wheel drive cars a transverse engine is usually used. Trucks often have longitudinal engines with rear-wheel drive.

What are the benefits of a transversely mounted transaxle?

Due to being front-wheel driven, there are fewer drivetrain components which allow for better weight management making the car lighter. This also reduces manufacturing costs and this makes the car cheaper. Even the power transmission losses are lower in a vehicle with a transversely mounted engine.

Why does my car pull to the right when I let off the gas?

Pulling to one side can be caused by worn or loose suspension components, or even a brake issue. Worn suspension components can also be a cause. If components like ball joints or control arm bushings are worn, they can allow movement in suspension components under different loads – on or off the gas pedal.

Why does my car pull to the right when I give it gas?

One of the most common reasons why your car pulls to the right is uneven air pressure in your tires. A tire with lower pressure on one side of the vehicle has a different height which causes the wheel alignment to shift. Under-inflated tires have an increased resistance to roll, which amplifies steering pull.

Why does my car swerve when I step on the gas?

It could be worn/loose control arm bushings. It may also be worn/loose rack and pinion bushings. Worn/loose rack and pinion bushings could affect the direction of the vehicle with any movement steering. Finally, it could be something related to the rear suspension causing your vehicle to swerve.

What causes torque steer?

What causes it? Torque steer can be caused by a number of things including a variance of traction between the two drive wheels. Tread or even tyre pressure can impact on the car’s ability to pull away in a straight line. The most common cause in front wheel drive cars is a transversely mounted engine.