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What could cause my car to pull right after highway driving?
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What could cause my car to pull right after highway driving?
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I just canceled my $150/month cable package and now I'm trying to figure out this whole streaming world. Looking for cord-cutting tips from experienced streamers.
My main questions:
1. How do I choose a streaming service that fits my needs?
2. What's the best way to get live TV without cable?
3. How many services should I subscribe to without overspending?
4. Are there any streaming hacks I should know about?
I've been looking at YouTube TV at $72.99/month for live TV, but that seems expensive. Hulu + Live TV is $76.99/month. Are these worth it compared to traditional cable?
Any streaming guide 2025 advice for a complete beginner would be appreciated!
Welcome to the cord cutting world! Here are my cord-cutting tips based on experience:
1. Start with your must-have content. Make a list of shows you can't live without and see which services have them.
2. For live TV without cable, consider Sling TV starting at $40/month, or Philo at $25/month for entertainment channels only. YouTube TV at $72.99/month is expensive but has the most comprehensive channel lineup.
3. I recommend starting with 2-3 services max. Most people overestimate how much they'll actually watch.
4. Streaming hacks: Use an antenna for local channels (free!), share accounts with family, and take advantage of annual plans for discounts.
For a streaming guide 2025 for beginners, I'd suggest: Netflix ($15.49/month) + Hulu with ads ($7.99/month) + an antenna. That covers most needs for under $25/month.
As someone who's been cord cutting for years, here's my advice:
How to choose a streaming service: Start with free trials! Every service offers them. Try each for a week and see what you actually watch.
For live TV, I use an antenna for local channels (free!) and Sling Blue at $40/month for cable channels. Total: $40 vs your old $150 cable bill.
Number of services: I rotate between 2 at a time. Right now it's Hulu with ads at $7.99/month and Paramount+ with ads at $5.99/month. Next month I might switch to something else.
Streaming hacks:
- Buy a digital antenna for local news/sports
- Use library services like Hoopla (free!)
- Check for student/military/senior discounts
- Pay annually when possible for savings
Great questions for someone new to streaming! Here's my streaming guide 2025 approach:
1. First, get an HD antenna for local channels - this is essential for news and sports. One-time cost of $20-50.
2. For streaming services, I recommend the core + rotate" method:
- Core: One always-on service (Netflix $15.49/month or Hulu $7.99/month)
- Rotate: One additional service that changes monthly based on what you want to watch
3. Live TV services: YouTube TV at $72.99/month is great but pricey. Consider if you really need all those channels. Many people do fine with Sling TV at $40/month or even just an antenna.
4. Streaming hacks: Use JustWatch.com to track where shows are available. Create a shared calendar with family for subscription rotations.
I’ve noticed my car pulls slightly to the right when I’m driving on a straight, level road, but only after about twenty minutes of highway driving. The alignment was checked and is fine, and the tire pressures are equal. I’m wondering if this could be a sign of uneven brake drag or something in the suspension warming up and changing.
That pattern sounds like a brake caliper dragging a bit once things heat up. After about twenty minutes on the highway I felt the car pull to the right and the brakes seemed warmer on that side.
In my case the alignment was fine but the right front caliper stuck a little when hot; the shop confirmed uneven brake drag and swapping pads or the caliper fixed it.
Sometimes it’s the road that betrays you. A crown or a rough patch can make it feel like the car is pulling, especially after a long drive when the tires heat up.
I tried swapping tires to rule out tire issues and the pull persisted; heat differences on the rotors can make one side grab more.
A worn wheel bearing can mimic that pull at speed once it heats up; if there isn't a noticeable noise, it’s easy to miss.
Could it be the road crown or surface causing the pull, rather than the car?
If you’re chasing it, a focused brake check for drag when warm and maybe a quick rotor temp check after a drive could rule things in or out.
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