If you touch your shock absorbers and find they are covered in grease, Guaranteed Auto Air & Repair advises that it’s time to replace them. Greasy shock absorbers are a sign that they are leaking their internal fluid because they are too old. This is just one indication that your suspension needs to be serviced. We are going to list the other signs of suspension problems below. You can avoid these problems by having your suspension inspected every 15,000 miles.
Feeling Every Bump
Another sign that the shocks have gone bad, as well as the struts, is feeling every road bump that you drive over. The shocks and struts are responsible for keeping your car’s ride comfortable. When they have worn out, everything will feel extra bumpy. Head straight to our shop so we can inspect these suspension parts and replace them to restore your comfortable ride.
Low-Seated Corner
If you have noticed that one corner of your automobile is sitting lower than the others, the suspension spring on that wheel is broken. You may have heard the spring break if you heard a loud clunk when you went over a bump. Consequently, you will hear a clunk each time you go over a bump with a broken suspension spring. Let us replace the spring as soon as possible to avoid additional damage.
Problems Steering
Problems steering your automobile can also be a sign of a suspension problem. For example, you may have a cracked axle. The steering problems may also be a result of an issue with your steering system. It could be something as simple as low power steering fluid or as complicated as a faulty power steering pump. We can inspect the steering system to find what is wrong and fix it.
Pulling to the Side
If you fight to keep your car, truck, or utility vehicle headed in a straight direction, it’s probable that the wheels are out of alignment. Realigning the wheels will restore the suspension’s engineered design to go straight unless you turn it otherwise. Wheels can easily be knocked out of alignment by road hazards and automobile accidents.
Tilting or Squatting
Finally, you should not feel your car tilt when you turn corners, squat when you accelerate, or lunge forward when you stop. This momentum motion is generally controlled by the shocks and struts. Feeling the momentum is a sign that these parts are worn.
Guaranteed Auto Air & Repair in Rockledge, FL, is here to help, so call us today for a suspension inspection.
