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6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by Naijautocar: 7:39am On Mar 30, 2018
heck following 6 signals to know when is the perfect time to get new shock absorbers for your car.
Is it time for a replacement of your car shock absorbers? Check 6 signals below to tell!

1. Rocking and Rattling

If your car shakes and rocks on bumpy surfaces, it is very likely that your shocks are worn out badly. Along with this uncomfortable ride, rolling and rocking can exert unexpected pressure on other car parts and should be checked as soon as possible.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Q_Sve9toM
When To Replace Car Shocks And Car Struts

2. Uneven tire wear

If you see scaly patches or uneven wear on your tires, this often means that the contact between your car tires and the road is still not optimal, which can be led by worn shock absorbers. This will affect the vehicle control and tire grip, both of which should be promptly seen to and replaced.


Uneven tire wear could be a sign of a damaged shocks

3. Car veering and sliding

Car veering and sliding across the road even in in light wind are definite signs of worn shocks. This calls for a replacement of shock absorber.

4. Swerving & nose-dives

If your car has any signal of dipping or swerving under braking, you need to check the shock absorbers immediately. This can reduce your control over the vehicle, especially, it poses higher risks in wet weather.

5. Vibrations

If your shocks are in a good condition, the car tires will be kept in an optimum contact with the road and vibration shouldn’t appear. Whenever you feel the car’s vibration, pay attention to the shock absorbers because when the vibration becomes more intense, especially at a cruising speed, your car control will be more dangerous.


If your shocks are in a good condition, the car tires will be kept in an optimum contact with the road and vibration shouldn’t appear

6. When the stopping distance comes longer

If your car’s shock absorbers are worn after a long time of using, the stopping distance can be increased by up to 20%. As you speed up the move, this will also increase the distance that your car stops completely. This additional 20% distance may be enough for a crash and should be paid attention to as soon as possible.

Source: https://naijauto.com/car-maintenance/6-tell-tale-signs-to-know-when-to-replace-shock-absorber-171

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Re: 6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by Horlaidex(m): 7:51am On Mar 30, 2018
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7. Leaking Fluid
Inside every shock and strut is a piston and hydraulic fluid. When you drive over a bump or a rough stretch of road, the shocks or struts compress, causing the piston to push against the hydraulic fluid, which absorbs the force of the piston. Sometimes that fluid that can leak out of the shock or strut. Believe it or not, a little leakage is perfectly normal and will look like a small wet spot on an otherwise dry shock or strut. Leakage that you need to worry about will make most of the shock or strut look wet and oily.

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Re: 6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by Amirullaha(m): 7:51am On Mar 30, 2018
Make I buy car first...
I still de rock my P.bike...
Re: 6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by izzy4shizzy(m): 7:51am On Mar 30, 2018
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Re: 6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by Chuknovski(m): 7:54am On Mar 30, 2018
my shock absorbers need deliverance, dem don taya..grin
Re: 6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by alsudaes1(m): 8:01am On Mar 30, 2018
Amirullaha:
Make I buy car first...
I still de rock my P.bike...
smiley God Almighty will do it for you, ameen

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Re: 6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by alsudaes1(m): 8:02am On Mar 30, 2018
I'll need to see a "mechanic"
Re: 6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by anoda(m): 8:10am On Mar 30, 2018
Mhen my dad had benz 190, it shocks never lasted......well may be its because he carried too much load with it
Re: 6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by Amirullaha(m): 8:32am On Mar 30, 2018
alsudaes1:
smiley God Almighty will do it for you, ameen
Ameen... Thanks alot brother...
Re: 6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by alsudaes1(m): 8:32am On Mar 30, 2018
Amirullaha:

Ameen...
Thanks alot brother...
You are welcome
Re: 6 Tell-tale Signs To Know When To Replace Shock Absorber by Autopartz: 9:14am On Mar 30, 2018
Contact us via the phone number in our signature for new and original KYB shock absorbers at discount prices.

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