Stay In Control -- Shocks & Struts

2/9/2015

Shocks and Struts reduce vehicle weight transfer providing superior handling through the toughest conditions. Replace worn shocks and struts to help improve vehicle handling characteristics and comfort. Good news! A fresh set of shocks can enhance more than just your ride. They help improve braking and handling under certain driving conditions, and they make vehicles safer and easier to control. This helps make the road safer for everyone.

*Tip* After your vehicle's initial 50,000 miles / 80,000 kilometres inspection, it is a good idea to ask your automotive service provider to perform the Safety Triangle Inspection annually, or every 12,000 miles / 19,200 kilometres.

The Safety Triangle Inspection

What is the safety triangle inspection?

The Safety Triangle Inspection consists of a three-part process during which a professional technician:

Interviews the owner of the vehicle.
Evaluates how the vehicle rides.
Physically evaluates the vehicle components.

Understanding the safety triangle.

Interconnected undercar parts that could affect a driver's ability to avoid accidents are stopping, steering, and stability.

Stopping

Shocks/Struts and brakes work together to help your vehicle stop sooner under certain driving conditions, by keeping tires and wheels in contact with the road.

Steering

Shocks/Struts help evenly distribute your car's weight over all four tires, improving handling during turns.

Stability

Shocks/Struts and tires work together to help maximize tire-to-road contact, improving vehicle stability and minimizing weight transfer.

How do I know if my shocks / struts are worn?

Symptoms of worn shocks and struts:

Poor steering response, stiffness or noise when steering

Fluid leaks from shock or strut body

Dented or damaged shock or strut bodies

Vehicle sways or leans on turns or when changing lanes

Excessive "nose dive" or instability when braking

Cupped uneven tire wear harsh, bumpy, shaky vehicle ride

Excessive vehicle bounce after hitting a road bump

Borken, damaged, corroded or worn mounts or bushings

If you see or experience any of these symptoms call Cloquet Automotive at 218-879-1974 or your local automotive service provider. Protect what's important -- follow technicians's suggestions.

2 Comments

Sam Raws link

4/8/2015 05:29:03 pm

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Sam Adams

2/20/2019 04:44:35 am

An article worth reading. Shock absorber plays a crucial role in the performance of the vehicle and suitable steps should be taken to keep those components in working order. The appearance of the abnormal sign which indicates that shocks and struts have some sort of mechanical issues shouldn't be ignored and the reason behind the appearance of such sign needs to be identified and fixed in time to keep those components in working order. Besides, the brakes should be inspected regularly and an abnormal braking system could lead to an accident. So, the condition of the brakes used in the vehicle should be inspected regularly and damaged components should be repaired in time to keep the vehicle in working order. To fix mechanical errors associated with such components, readers may like to visit
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