How to Test Shock Absorbers on a Car

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Tip 1 - How to Check Shock Absorbers

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jean Scrocco | permalink

If you feel like your vehicle's ride quality is not what it used to be, it is a good idea to know how to check shock absorbers. It is fairly simple and easy to do. And it can save you from an unnecessary visit to a garage, or inversely,...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Check-Shock-Absorbers ^[1]

Tip 2 - When struts and shock absorbers should be replaced - Testing Autos

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Paul Lanni | permalink

Struts and shock absorbers are parts of the vehicle suspension that absorb shocks from the road and keep your car stable. Struts need to be replaced when ...

For further reading: http://www.testingautos.com/when-struts-and-shock-absorbers-should-be-replaced ^[2]

Tip 3 - How Do You Know When to Replace Your Shocks?

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Murray Mc Kenzie | permalink

For further reading: https://www.cars.com/articles/2013/03/how-do-you-know-when-to-replace-your-shocks/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - When to replace shock absorbers (6 noticeable signs)

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by AVA 3826901 | permalink

When driving, a vehicle’s shocks are always in use. Like many other car components, overtime this continuous use will lead to general wear and tear and they’ll lose their ability to function proper...

For further reading: http://www.motoringabout.com/when-to-replace-shock-absorbers/ ^[4]