Repair of which suspension failures can be postponed until better times?
- November 10, 2023
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Ideally, of course, even a minor defect in a car should be repaired immediately. However, there is a fairly wide list of breakdowns that give the car owner
Ideally, of course, even a minor defect in a car should be repaired immediately. However, there is a fairly wide list of breakdowns that give the car owner a decent head start before the repair begins. What is especially relevant in these difficult times…
Shock absorber – one of the most important parts of the car suspension. And it seems like a lot depends on it in terms of handling and comfort. But the reality is that these things don’t fail so abruptly. As a rule, they leak slowly and “kill” for a long time and smoothly during everyday driving. The average car owner hardly notices it, lulled by the gradual nature of this process.
Most car enthusiasts learn that the shock absorber accidentally “dies” only when the car is lifted onto a lift at a car service for a completely different reason. This is the answer to the question: is it possible to drive with a defective shock absorber?
Notice that there is another one next to the strut spring and support bearing. The driver usually learns about the failure of the latter by characteristic metal creaks and groans when driving over bumps and turning the steering wheel. Such sounds can be heard over several thousand kilometers – without symptoms of other problems on the part of the “oporniks”.
That’s when it bursts suspension spring, you feel it immediately: the bodywork sags. It is of course possible to drive a warped car for quite some time. But it is very unpleasant, because all the vibrations and shocks that fall on the steering wheel are transmitted to the body almost immediately. And other suspension parts will not last long during such operation.
And, let’s say, with the loose ones silent blocks The vehicle can be used for a very long time. Yes, the car will behave very lax on the road. But at the same time, it will move where the driver needs it, normally following the steering wheel. It’s just that every trip will remind him that it’s time to shake up the suspension.
Approximately the same inconvenience can be caused to the car owner by a non-functioning car stabilizer bar. However, if it fails, do not take turns “tumbling” at the maximum possible speed, then everything will be fine.
But if problems arise ball joints, delaying their replacement can turn into a kind of Russian roulette: will the ‘finger’ fly out of the body in the event of a bump or remain in it? Yes, it is theoretically possible to drive with worn ball joints. But only carefully, without sudden acceleration, braking or turning. It is also highly recommended not to drive your wheels into potholes or over speed bumps at speeds greater than that of a pedestrian.
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Shock absorber – one of the most important parts of the car suspension. And it seems like a lot depends on it in terms of handling and comfort. But the reality is that these things don’t fail so abruptly. As a rule, they leak slowly and “kill” for a long time and smoothly during everyday driving. The average car owner hardly notices it, lulled by the gradual nature of this process.
Most car enthusiasts learn that the shock absorber accidentally “dies” only when the car is lifted onto a lift at a car service for a completely different reason. This is the answer to the question: is it possible to drive with a defective shock absorber?
Notice that there is another one next to the strut spring and support bearing. The driver usually learns about the failure of the latter by characteristic metal creaks and groans when driving over bumps and turning the steering wheel. Such sounds can be heard over several thousand kilometers – without symptoms of other problems on the part of the “oporniks”.
That’s when it bursts suspension spring, you feel it immediately: the bodywork sags. It is of course possible to drive a warped car for quite some time. But it is very unpleasant, because all the vibrations and shocks that fall on the steering wheel are transmitted to the body almost immediately. And other suspension parts will not last long during such operation.
And let’s say, with the loose one silent blocks The vehicle can be used for a very long time. Yes, the car will behave very lax on the road. But at the same time, it will move where the driver needs it, normally following the steering wheel. It’s just that every trip will remind him that it’s time to shake up the suspension.
Approximately the same inconvenience can be caused to the car owner by a non-functioning car stabilizer bar. However, if it fails, do not take turns “tumbling” at the maximum possible speed, then everything will be fine.
But if problems arise ball joints, delaying their replacement can turn into a kind of Russian roulette: will the ‘finger’ fly out of the body in the event of a bump or remain in it? Yes, it is theoretically possible to drive with worn ball joints. But only carefully, without sudden acceleration, braking or turning. It is also highly recommended not to drive your wheels into potholes or over speed bumps at speeds greater than that of a pedestrian.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
