>I've been a member of the UT since its inception and I've noticed a pattern over the years that just amazes me. That pattern? the non-answer.
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>A user posts: I have a Kia that makes a noise when I turn left, what should I do?
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>The answers then fly:
>1. Why do you need to turn left?
>2. Heres a link to the Saturn web site, they might be able to help.
>3. Turn slower when you go left so it might not grind.
>4. Don't turn left .. you can accomplish the same thing with 4 right hand turns and it'd be safer to.
>5. Check the oil in your transmission, I've heard that it helps.
>6. Trade the car in on another one right now.
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>None of the answers directly address the question and it will then generate and degenerate into another thread:
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>1. I heard that turning right can cause problems too.
>2. Which oil should I use
>3. Only liberals would drive a Kia
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>What causes this phenomenon?

That easy. Boredom.