Is It Time For Your car Shocks And Struts To Be Replaced?
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Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2011 Time: 4:03 AM
Back when cars were in their infancy, there wasn’t any real suspension system under them at all. As they started going into mass production, leaf springs were added to make them more rider friendly but it wasn’t until the development of shock absorbers that cars really became comfortable to ride in. While shocks and leaf springs are common in a lot of cars, others use what are known as struts, actually MacPherson struts (named for Earle S. MacPherson who developed them) which uses a compression link which is actually mounted directly to the wheel. While these increase the comfort of a car substantially, they do wear out which can cause more problems than an uncomfortable ride. Knowing when it is time for theshocks and strutsreplacement is important.
When the shocks or struts wear out, it affects the handling of the car, sometimes dramatically Going over bumps or uneven pavement is easy enough to cope with when the shocks or struts are good, but can become the impetus for an accident if they are badly worn. Making sure your shocks and struts replacement is done when needed is very important. Also, worn shocks or struts can also affect wheel alignment which means your tires won’t be wearing evenly. This can add to handling problems and unnecessary expense because of having to replace tires prematurely.
One way to determine if you need to have your shocks and struts replacementdone is actually a fairly simple test. With the car parked, push down on the front or back of the car three or four times and let go. If it comes back up and stays still, the shocks and struts are probably fine. If it bounces up and down, that’s a sign you should have your shocks and struts checked and that they’ll probably need replaced. Also, if you look at the shock or strut and see what looks like fluid leaking, it may be bad and will need to be replaced as well.
Taking care of your car with regular oil changes is important for the life of the car. Making sure your tires are aligned and safe is important for your safety. When you have your struts and shocks replacement
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