Signs My Car’s Suspension Is in Trouble
Your automobile’s suspension needs as much TLC as the engine does. Without suspension, you wouldn’t be able to control your car, truck, or utility vehicle. The steering system is part of the suspension as are the wheels and tires. In addition, your struts and shocks are also part of the suspension system. Total Auto Care can repair your vehicle’s suspension if it is in trouble. Here are signs that it is.
I Can Feel Every Single Bump in the Road
Parts of the suspension are designed to absorb the road bumps so you have a comfortable ride. The specific parts are the struts and the shocks. In most cases, you have struts on your front wheels and shocks on the back wheels. If you have noticed that you can feel every bump in the road lately, this is a sign that the struts and shocks are worn out and they need to be replaced.
I’m Having Problems Steering My Car
As we mentioned above, your steering system is also part of your vehicle’s suspension. As such, if you are experiencing difficulties steering your automobile, it could be a problem with one of the steering system parts or you may have low power steering fluid in the system. Either way, it’s important that you can easily steer your automobile all the time so have this checked as soon as possible.
It Won’t Go Straight Without a Fight
If your vehicle refuses to go straight without you constantly correcting it, this isn’t a steering system problem. Rather, this means that your wheels are out of alignment and are not sitting on the road flush. Usually, if we realign the wheels, your vehicle will go straight unless you turn it otherwise. Another sign that your wheels are out of alignment is a crooked steering wheel logo.
My Vehicle Sits Low on One Corner
If you’ve noticed that your vehicle is sitting low on one wheel, there is likely a broken suspension spring on that wheel. You may have heard a loud clunk when the spring broke, and you will continue to hear a clunk when you go over bumps. It’s important to replace the broken spring as soon as possible.
The Momentum Motion Is Driving Me Crazy
Going back to the shocks and struts, another thing that they do is prevent your vehicle from moving when you stop, go, or turn. In other words, without shocks and struts, your vehicle’s body would dive forward, lean backward, or tilt, respectively.
There’s Oil All Over the Shocks
Finally, a definite sign that your shocks need to be replaced is if there is oil all over them. Once the shocks have worn out and are at the end of their lives, they will leak oil.Call Total Auto Care in North Branch, MN, today if you are experiencing any of the symptoms of suspension problems listed above.