Signs of damaged car shock absorbers
Shock absorbers are parts that play a role in dampening vibrations 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 forks". Normally, car shock absorbers will gradually weaken when the car is in operation for a long time and can lead to damage. Here are the signs of damage to car shock absorbers:
Shock absorber makes 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 rusty, there is friction between the parts and makes noise.
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| A damaged 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 vehicle goes over bumpy roads, it makes a "clacking" sound. This is a sign that the shock absorber on the vehicle has a loose seal and hydraulic oil is leaking out.
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| Oil leakage indicates that the shock absorber head seal is damaged. |
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 reason that people with experience in cars think of is that there is a problem with the shock absorbers.
Car skids and swerves
The car skids and veers off the road even when driving on a flat road. This is also a warning sign that the car's shock absorbers are malfunctioning.
Steering wheel is off
In the case of a fully loaded car, the car shows signs of leaning to one side with an unbalanced steering wheel. This is a sign that the car may have a broken shock absorber spring or a bent piston rod.
Uneven tire wear
Regularly check the tires, if you notice uneven tire wear, poor traction, in this case you also need to pay attention to the shock absorbers.
Check car shock absorbers
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| Secure the car on the axle to check the shock absorbers easily. |
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 of the journey and feel the bounce of the front of the car. If the front of the car bounces strongly forward, there is a high possibility that the shock absorbers on your car are having problems, you need to bring the car to a maintenance and repair facility for early inspection.
