10/06/2023
FACT FRIDAY!!
FACTS ABOUT CAR SUSPENSION 🤓
• Suspension is the system of tires, tire air, springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels and allows relative motion between the two. Suspension systems must support both road holding/handling and ride quality.
• A car suspension system helps the vehicle drive smoothly by absorbing things like speed bumps and potholes.
• If your car’s steering pulls left or right, that’s one way you can tell the suspension could be off.
• Your vehicle’s suspension system can last from 50,000 to 100,000 miles if properly maintained. However, driving erratic and other factors can shorten the life of the system.
3 SIGNS YOUR SUSPENSION IS BAD:
1.) EXCESS TIRE WEAR
There can be many reasons your tires are worn, but one could be a faulty suspension system. When the shocks and springs go bad, the car’s tires cannot absorb the road’s bumps properly, leaving the tires to take all the damage. The tire wear will often be uneven due to the suspension system.
2.) THE STEERING WHEEL FEELS SHAKEY
When driving, the steering wheel should be steady. The suspension and steering systems go hand-in-hand, so if the steering wheel feels shaky and loose, there might be something wrong with the suspension system.
If your car pulls left or right, that is another sign the suspension could be off.
3.) LEAKING AROUND SHOCKS & STRUTS
A leak from your car around the tires could be shocks and struts. Leaky fluid often means that you’ll need something replaced. If you encounter a leak around or above your tires, you will need an automotive service and repair center to check out the problem.
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS DOING ANY OF THE THINGS MENTIONED ABOVE ...
GIVE US A CALL!! 📞 505.327.7726