Signs of damaged car shock absorbers
Shock absorbers are parts that play a role in dampening oscillations in the suspension system when the car is moving on the road to bring smoothness and comfort to the passengers.
Car shock absorbers will weaken after a long period of use.
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| Car shock absorbers will weaken after a long period of use. |
Shock absorbers on cars are also known as "suspension shock absorbers". Normally, car shock absorbers will weaken over time and can lead to damage. Here are some signs of damage to car shock absorbers:
Shock absorbers make noise
During the operation of the car on the road, especially on bad roads. The car makes a "creaking" sound, which is the first sign that the shock absorber system has a problem. According to the experience of car maintenance experts, the shock absorber cylinder wall may be deformed, the spring is rusted, there is friction between the details and makes a noise.
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| A faulty shock absorber will make a noise when the vehicle is running. |
Oil leak in shock absorber
If you find wet oil at the end of the shock absorber or when the car goes over bumpy roads it makes a "clacking" sound. This is a sign that the shock absorber on the car has a loose seal and hydraulic oil is leaking out.
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| Oil leakage indicates a damaged shock absorber head seal. |
The car shakes violently when driving on bad roads.
The role of shock absorbers is to dampen vibrations when the car is traveling on bad roads. If the driver feels the car is shaking more than usual. The first cause that people with experience in cars think of is a problem with the shock absorbers.
The car skidded and swerved.
The car skids and swerves on the road even when driving on a flat road. This is also a warning sign that the car's shock absorbers are having problems.
The steering wheel is off-center.
If the car is fully loaded and the steering wheel is unbalanced, it may be a sign that one of the shock absorbers has broken or the piston rod is bent.
Uneven tire wear
Regularly check the tires, if you notice uneven tire wear, poor grip, in this case you also need to pay attention to the shock absorbers.
Check car shock absorbers
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| Mount the car on a jack stand for easy inspection of the shock absorbers. |
The first thing to do is to check under the car for dents or oil leaks. If the chassis system makes strange noises while driving, check the details such as bolts, rubber pads, springs, tie rods...
Test drive the car at a speed of about 16km/h, press the brake pedal firmly to the end and feel the bounce of the front of the car. If the front of the car bounces strongly forward, it is likely that the shock absorber on your car is having problems, you need to bring the car to a maintenance and repair facility for early inspection.
