Each part of a vehicle can last for long if cared for well. Shock absorbers and struts are no exception. To extend the lifespan of shocks and struts and ensure they perform well, observe these care tips.
1. Avoid rough driving. Shocks and struts work hard to smooth excessive bouncing of the chassis and spring. The constant operation causes rapid wear. In fact, many broken shock absorber symptoms are the result of rough driving.
2. Lookout for shock absorber failure symptoms such as leaking fluid, noises, dents, steering wheel vibrates and others. If you can not fix the issues, you will need to get the car into a garage to confirm your observations and replace the shock absorbers or struts.
3. Test the shocks and struts regularly to avoid situations where you realize a faulty when it is too late. There are several car shock absorber tests which you can do yourself. We will share you later.
4. Buying compatible shocks and struts. If you don’t know which part fits your car, you should provide your make, model, VIN number and engine type to auto part shop when purchasing replacement shock absorbers or struts assembly.
By following these tips you can expand the life of your shock absorbers and struts and save some cash as well. If you have any question about car suspension maintenance, please feel free to contact us.
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Post time: Jul-28-2021
