If you reach up underneath your rear wheels and the shock absorbers feel oily, they need to be replaced. Accurate Auto advises that oily shock absorbers are leaking their internal fluid. This is just one sign that your vehicle’s suspension needs attention. We are going to list the other signs below.
A Very Bumpy Ride
Another sign that your shocks need to be replaced as well as your struts is a very bumpy ride when you drive your automobile. The shocks and struts are designed to help keep your ride smooth and comfortable. They absorb the road bumps as you drive over them. If you’ve noticed lately that your ride is bumpy and uncomfortable, this is an indication that it’s time to replace the struts and shocks.
Low-Sitting Corner
If you’ve broken the suspension spring, you will hear a loud clunk. You will continue to hear clunks coming from that wheel when you drive over bumps. You will also notice that your vehicle sits lower on the wheel that the suspension spring is broken. It’s important to have this spring replaced right away to avoid damaging your suspension further.
Momentum Motion
Getting back to the struts and shocks, they are also responsible for preventing your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s body from responding to the automobile’s momentum. In other words, they stop your vehicle from tilting to the side when you turn corners. They also prevent it from leaning backward when you accelerate and lurching forward when you brake. If your automobile is making any of this motion, you need to have the shocks and struts replaced.
Pulling to the Side
Wheel alignment is part of your vehicle’s suspension. Perfectly aligned wheels keep the tire tread on the road evenly and also keep your vehicle going straight unless you turn it. If you are constantly having to correct the steering when you are headed straight because your automobile is pulling to one side, you need to have the wheels realigned. Another sign your wheels are out of alignment is a crooked steering wheel logo.
Steering Problems
Finally, if you are having problems steering your automobile, you’ve got a suspension problem. The steering system is part of your vehicle’s suspension, and you shouldn’t hear any strange sounds or fight to turn your vehicle when you need to turn it. If you are having problems with your automobile’s steering, bring your vehicle to our closest shop as soon as possible.
Accurate Auto is located in Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Lake Oswego, OR. We’d be happy to inspect your vehicle’s suspension and service or repair it if necessary.