Your Oldsmobile maintenance schedule will recommend a chassis lubrication once every year, but it is very easy to do and it would benefit the vehicle greatly to have it done a few times a year. The most important components to look after are in the steering system, such as the Oldsmobile ball joint/tie rod assembly. Regular attention prevents these parts from wearing quickly or completely failing. A worn Oldsmobile ball joint/tie rod system can be a huge risk to your safety, as it is the final link between the steering rack and the tires. If it fails, it could leave you with no control over which way a tire turns, causing an emergency stop at best, or an accident at the worst. As the car ages, the huge lateral forces and friction applied to the Oldsmobile ball joint/tie rod system will eventually cause the joints to loosen and the metal to become weak. Before it completely fails, visit our online store, where you will find the right parts to make your car safe again. As with all of the products we sell, our Oldsmobile ball joint/tie rod parts are of the highest quality and come with a full manufacturer's warranty. These replacement Oldsmobile ball joint/tie rod parts will install easily, because they meet all the size dimensions of the original parts, and they will last just as long. To ensure that your new Oldsmobile ball joint/tie rod system has a good start to life, you should bring your Oldsmobile in to a shop to have it professionally aligned, after the installation is complete. We also carry hundreds of other parts and accessories for your car, and our ordering process makes obtaining them easy.