If your shock absorbers are covered in an oily fluid, they are leaking. Speed Auto Repair advises that this is a sign that the shocks need to be replaced. The shocks are part of your vehicle’s suspension, and we are going to talk about the signs of suspension problems below. Oily shock absorbers are just one indication that your suspension needs maintenance. Here are other signs of suspension issues.
A Low-Sitting Corner
You might notice that one corner of your car, truck, or utility vehicle is sitting lower than the other corners. This is a sign that the suspension spring on that wheel is broken. Aside from the low-sitting corner, you will hear loud clunking noises when you drive over bumps in the road. In fact, you may have heard a loud clunk when the suspension spring broke.
Momentum Motion
The shocks help prevent your vehicle’s momentum motion. The struts also help prevent this motion. If your vehicle body tilts to the side when you turn corners, lunges forward when you stop, or lunges backward when you accelerate, it’s time to replace both the struts and shocks. Worn struts and shocks can also make clunking noises like a broken suspension spring does.
Problems Steering
Your automobile’s steering system is part of the suspension. Your suspension is designed to go straight unless you turn the steering wheel. If you are having difficulties controlling your automobile because the steering wheel is not responding, or if you hear groaning or squealing sounds when you turn the steering wheel, the steering system needs to be inspected.
Pulling to the Side
As we just mentioned, your vehicle’s suspension is designed to go straight unless you turn the steering wheel. If your vehicle pulls away from a straightforward motion and you constantly have to correct it, you need to have your wheels realigned. Generally, wheels are aligned every two years. If you have knocked them out of alignment, however, they will need to be aligned again.
Rough/Bumpy Rides
Finally, another sign that you need to replace the shocks and struts is an uncomfortable ride in your automobile. If your vehicle can no longer drive smoothly over rough roads and you feel every bump in the passenger cabin, the shocks and struts are not absorbing the uneven pavement.
Call Speed Auto Repair in Alpharetta, GA, or Speed Auto Repair in Roswell, GA, today if you would like to schedule a service appointment for your automobile’s suspension. We will inspect the suspension and service or repair it.
