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5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Automotive1(m): 6:54pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
[img]https:///a/img923/3458/YL6hDE.jpg[/img] Potholes are road imperfections that occur when soil compacted beneath pavement becomes weakened. Roads are particularly likely to form potholes during the rainy season months, when alots of running water disrupt the base layers under the pavement. As cars drive over these weak spots, the pavement deforms, cracks, and chips away, leaving a hole in the road surface. Potholes start small, but grow as traffic hits them, potentially becoming deep or large enough to damage a car. If you drive through a pothole, check these five areas to make sure it didn’t cause a problem that needs to be fixed 1) Tires Tires are meant to be the only part of your car that touches the road, so it isn’t a surprise that they’re prone to pothole damage like sidewall bulges, tread separation or flats. This is because potholes often have a hard edge that compresses the tire against the wheel on impact, slicing the rubber that hold a tire together. 2) Wheels Hard angles in potholes apply impact force to wheels in ways they weren’t designed to handle, leading to bends or cracks. A bent wheel won’t roll smoothly and may not be able to form an airtight seal with a tire. Bent wheels can sometimes be repaired, but cracked wheels can fail catastrophically and must be replaced entirely. 3) Suspension They are designed to absorb impacts and provide a smooth ride.Sudden bump against potholes can cause variety of suspension problems like misalignment, broken ball joints, and damaged shocks or struts. Until it’s fixed, you may notice your steering wheel is off center, your car pulls in one direction, the handling feels loose, and tires wear unevenly. 4) Exhaust Since exhaust pipes run along the undercarriage of a car, they’re a perfect target for potholes. Deep potholes can cause a car to scrape the undercarriage against the pavement,denting or ripping a hole in the exhaust pipes, muffler, or catalytic converter. Loss of power or unpleasant noises are experienced when there’s a hole in your exhaust system 5) Body The lower a car is to the ground, the better it handles. If you drive a low, sporty car, use its sharp handling to safely maneuver around any potholes you see,as they are more likely to be damaged by potholes. While this type of damage is usually cosmetic and doesn’t affect safety or performance, it’s still something that drivers who care about their car’s looks want to avoid. With correctly inflated tires and aligned suspension, chances are it will roll right through them. However, as seasons change and potholes becomes bigger, you need to stay alert and avoid them as best you can. Leaving enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you allows you to see a pothole before hitting it. Lower your speed on known pothole-filled roads, more damage occurs to a vehicle hitting potholes at higher speeds. Source https://autojosh.com/5-vehicle-parts-that-are-easily-damaged-by-potholes/ Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Nutase: 7:13pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
Radiator if your car is low. Corrected gazzuzz go and drink sniper. 6 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by hisgrace090: 7:19pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
This is why car suspension parts sells like hot cake in Nigeria. 3 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:43pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
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Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Nutase: 7:49pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
GAZZUZZ:abeg wetin dem dey call DAT thing wen dem dey pour water inside?? 1 Like |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by jarkbauer: 7:55pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
Nutase: Radiator 1 Like |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:55pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
Nutase: nah your car akeem use build house abi? 4 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Nobody: 8:07pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
Everything |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by mejai(m): 8:17pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
There are 2 bridges b4 ijebu ode (if u r coming from ore), there r no potholes, but approach those spots @ 120/140km, all d things listed up there may be child's play. 6 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Nutase: 8:22pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
jarkbauer:God bless you sir. No mind trolls like gazzuzz whose name sounds like a car with leaking exhaust. 7 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by diportivo: 9:12pm On Mar 18, 2018 |
GAZZUZZ: duplex sef before bumper go comot,radiator go first comot 5 Likes
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Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Automotive1(m): 6:01am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by hubtiva: 7:04am On Mar 19, 2018 |
lol |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by python1: 7:05am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Nutase:The topic says potholes. Do potholes destroy radiators? 3 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by GreenArrow1(m): 7:08am On Mar 19, 2018 |
In 9ja, increasing vehicle ground clearance is very important o. |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Nutase: 7:08am On Mar 19, 2018 |
python1:yes it does. Speaking from experience. 1 Like |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:09am On Mar 19, 2018 |
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Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by HoodBillionaire: 7:10am On Mar 19, 2018 |
this shud be for sedan/saloon car users suvs like 4runners highlanderz crvs hummer fj cruiser etc nor fey affect them. d babanla of height toyota sequio dah one na trailer dey climb on top pot hole lile say na water. |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by soul67: 7:13am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Nigerian roads and port holes are 5 &6 |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Fanatique: 7:14am On Mar 19, 2018 |
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Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by python1: 7:14am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Nutase:The topic is about the immediate effect of potholes on car parts. If potholes has the remote effect of destroying radiators, then tell me if there is anything potholes don't destroy remotely. 4 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Abeyjide: 7:14am On Mar 19, 2018 |
what of linkages ? |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by cyborg123(m): 7:15am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Nutase:Please give more details. Does your car radiator shoot out below your car frame? What type and model of car do you drive. 2 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by EagleScribes: 7:16am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Very soon, person go talk say potholes dey affect hin wiper and plugs 5 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by kelEmi(m): 7:17am On Mar 19, 2018 |
mejai:. I know where you're talking about sir.. O don't know why someone would leave that much gap.. It's scary and dangerous |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Nobody: 7:23am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Nutase:Which experience? You that don't know difference between radiator and carburettor? 10 Likes |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Nobody: 7:27am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Camber bushin |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by miteolu(m): 7:37am On Mar 19, 2018 |
Low arms |
Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by Hintboy: 7:39am On Mar 19, 2018 |
diportivo:Chai!!!!! Early momo 1 Like
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Re: 5 Vehicle Parts That Are Easily Damaged By Potholes by coalcoal1(m): 8:17am On Mar 19, 2018 |
true |
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