3 ways to fix a car that is floating
Here's how to quickly determine the cause and fix a wobbly car.
To fix a car that is floating, you first need to determine the exact cause of the phenomenon. Below are some common causes and how to fix them in each specific case.
Tire pressure problem
Tire pressure lower than the manufacturer's recommended level not only causes unsafety, wastes fuel, causes uneven wear and reduces tire life, but also makes the user feel like the car is unstable.
In addition, the difference in pressure between the 4 tires also causes the car to lose balance, swerve, and become difficult to control.
In case the tire is over-inflated, when moving over potholes, the feeling of jolting will make the driving experience worse, difficult to control and at the same time create more pressure on the suspension system. In addition, car tires are made up of interwoven rubber fibers, when the internal pressure is too high, these fibers will be stretched and pushed down to the contact point between the tire and the road surface, if running on uneven terrain can lead to tire explosion.
How to fix:Regularly check tire pressure. Keeping tire pressure at the correct level helps car owners save fuel and improve driving experience.
According to some experts, when driving long distances, at high speeds or in areas with many potholes, car owners should inflate the tire pressure a little higher than the manufacturer's recommendation, to help the car feel less bouncy and the tire is less likely to be damaged when going into potholes.
In some SUVs, tire pressure can be kept below the specified level to help the vehicle operate more stably. However, it is necessary to keep the pressure of all 4 tires equal.
Tire pressure problem
Tire pressure lower than the manufacturer's recommended level not only causes unsafety, wastes fuel, causes uneven wear and reduces tire life, but also makes the user feel like the car is unstable.
In addition, the difference in pressure between the 4 tires also causes the car to lose balance, swerve, and become difficult to control.
In case the tire is over-inflated, when moving over potholes, the feeling of jolting will make the driving experience worse, difficult to control and at the same time create more pressure on the suspension system. In addition, car tires are made up of interwoven rubber fibers, when the internal pressure is too high, these fibers will be stretched and pushed down to the contact point between the tire and the road surface, if running on uneven terrain can lead to tire explosion.
How to fix:Regularly check tire pressure. Keeping tire pressure at the correct level helps car owners save fuel and improve driving experience.
According to some experts, when driving long distances, at high speeds or in areas with many potholes, car owners should inflate the tire pressure a little higher than the manufacturer's recommendation, to help the car feel less bouncy and the tire is less likely to be damaged when going into potholes.
In some SUVs, tire pressure can be kept below the specified level to help the vehicle operate more stably. However, it is necessary to keep the pressure of all 4 tires equal.
Thin tire sidewall
Thin tire sidewalls are also the cause of the car feeling unstable when moving on the road.
Not to mention that thin-walled tires are prone to tire blowouts. When driving over potholes, because the rubber wall of the tire is thin, it is easily caught between the road and the rim edge, which makes the rim easily bent or scratched.
In addition, thin sidewall tires will affect the ability to control the vehicle in the rain or on slippery roads.
How to fix:Replace tires with thicker sidewalls, low-profile tires. Due to less bounce, low-profile tires will feel smoother and less bouncy.
Weak or broken shock absorbers
Shock absorbers are an important part, contributing to maintaining the balance and stability of the vehicle when running on bad roads. Thanks to this part, the people sitting in the car will feel more comfortable and smoother.
If the shock absorber is too weak, it will not be able to effectively dampen vibrations when going over bad roads, causing the vehicle to shake and feel unsteady.
In addition, if the shock absorber is damaged, has oil leaks, or has a broken seal... it will cause damage to many other parts of the vehicle, directly affecting the experience and safety of passengers.
How to fix:Replace the shock absorber with a new one of better quality.
