How to judge whether the car shock absorber is broken
Nov 04, 2024
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The car shock absorber is an important part of the car chassis. The shock absorber is related to the driving comfort and control of the car. The main function of the shock absorber is that when the car is driving, the impact brought by the ground will be transmitted to the spring of the shock absorber through the tire. The shock absorber prevents the spring from rebounding, thereby achieving the effect of shock absorption, making the riding experience of the passengers in the car more comfortable.
So for the parts that are crucial to the comfort of the passengers, how to judge whether the car shock absorber is broken? The first point, the most direct way to judge, is to check whether the shock absorber is leaking oil after stopping the car. The undamaged shock absorber is clean and has no oil stains. If the shock absorber is damaged, there will be oil stains, but this does not mean that the shock absorber is damaged. The shock absorber with oil stains can still be used, but because there is not enough oil in the shock absorber, the effect of the shock absorber is deteriorated.
Second, when the car passes through potholes or speed bumps quickly, a tire bounces abnormally, accompanied by a banging sound, indicating that the shock absorber of this tire has been damaged and there is no way to achieve the shock absorption effect, so there will be such a sound.
Third, when driving on a flat road, the car body also swings left and right. When we look at the rear car, we can clearly see that the car in front will sway left and right, indicating that the shock absorber is damaged.
Fourth, abnormal wear of the tire. In addition to the tire pressure, abnormal wear of the tire may also be caused by damage to the shock absorber.
Fifth, when the car stops, touch the shock absorber with your hand. If the shock absorber is warm, it means that the shock absorber is not damaged and works normally. If the shock absorber is cold, it means that the shock absorber is not working and the shock absorber is damaged.
Sixth, press the four corners of the car hard and then release quickly. If the four corners of the car rebound quickly and stop quickly, it means that the shock absorber is intact. If some corners vibrate several times before stopping, it means that the shock absorber is damaged.
Although the shock absorber is a vulnerable part of the car, there is no strict time standard and mileage standard for it. If the shock absorber is detected to be damaged, it should be replaced. In fact, the shock absorber can also be repaired. Most of the damage is mainly due to the damage of the seal. The main parts such as the oil cylinder are generally not damaged. If you can buy the repair parts, you can repair it. If you can't buy them, you can only replace the shock absorber assembly.

