I went to get my car aligned, and at the end of the alignment, the mechanic told me some things I didn't quite understand.
He told me to take a picture of this screen; all the information is there.
This is what the AI told me:
When looking at the screen of your 2009 Fiat Palio Weekend, there are several points that are outside the normal ranges (marked in red).
Here's a simple explanation of what's happening:
1. Camber - The most noticeable problem
This is the angle of inclination of the wheels as seen from the front.
Left (front) side: It's at -1.35° (Red). The ideal range ends at -0.80°. This means the top of the tire is tilted too far inward.
Right side: It's at 0.05° (Green), which is perfect.
Consequence: Because the left side is heavily tilted and the right side is not, you have a "Cow Angle" of 1.40°. This will cause the car to tend to pull to one side (possibly to the right) and the left tire to wear much faster on the inside edge.
2. Caster Angle
This angle influences stability and how "heavy" the steering feels.
Both sides are in red: The left side has 2.7° and the right side 2.1°. The manual recommends between 0.9° and 1.9°.
Important note: Your display indicates that the car is "Without Hydraulic Steering." When the caster angle is high (as in your case), the steering feels heavier when cornering, although the car is more stable in a straight line at high speeds. If the steering feels very heavy, this is the reason.
3. Toe-in (Toe-in)
This refers to whether the wheels are pointing towards each other or outwards.
Right Side: It's at 0.10° (Red). The correct range for this model appears to be slightly negative (outwards) or neutral.
Toe-in (Toe-in): It's at 0.10° (Red). This can cause uneven wear on the edges of the tires and prevent the steering wheel from being perfectly centered when driving straight.
Summary of what you should know:
What you should be most concerned about is the camber on the left side (-1.35°). On many Fiat Palios, this angle is not easily adjustable and sometimes requires a special screw (camber adjuster) or checking for bent or worn suspension parts (such as the shock absorber or bearing).
In short, your car right now:
Is going to wear the left front tire on the inside.
It probably pulls or veers to one side if you let go of the steering wheel.
The steering feels a bit heavier than usual.
The fixing? Another 30$ which i dont currently have... so i have to use it this way and damage the tires