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The "bounce test" always works for me. Push repeatedly on the front of the vehicle until you can get it moving up and down several inches, then quit pushing and watch. The vehicle should only continue moving for just one "cycle" (up then down or down then up) If it moves much more than that, the struts are bad. Also, visually check the struts. If they are damaged, leaking oil pr the bushings are coming apart, that's good sign that they need to be replaced.
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How do you tell if you need new springs on your vehicle?
Push down on the vehicle 4-5 times. If it springs back up 3 times, the springs are worn. This test is not for McFerson struts.
How can you tell if the front struts on a new 2012 ford focus are bad?
Push down on the front of the car. If it bounces a couple times, instead of just coming back up, they need replacing.
Who can tell me what shakes and struts are?
Shocks and struts are automotive parts. They are present in all motor vehicles, as they perform a very important duty. They are responsible for stabilizing the vehicle on the road keeping it riding smoothly.
How do you tell if you need new struts for a 2001 BMW x5?
On any vehicle equipped with struts, a strut is just a shock absorber that is a integral part of the steering geometry. Some symptoms are unusual vibration in steering. scalloped or cupped wear patterns on the tires, and oil leakage from the top of the strut tube. Most struts last about 50K MI.
How can you tell if rear struts or shocks need replacement?
Have a friend drive behind closely and watch for wheel bouncing.
How do you tell when a Chevy aveo front strut is bad?
You can tell if the front struts are bad by pushing down on the fender for each side. If the car bounces more tha 1 time they need to be replaced. Front end shimmy, replace the struts.
How can you tell when your wheel bearings need replacing?
You can tell when your wheel bearings need replacing is when they are making unusual noises. For example: squealing, groaning, chirping or cracking noises. If this happens, get it checked out right away.
How can you tell if amp tubes need replacing?
You can tell if amp tubes need replacing by listening for distorted or weak sound, observing flickering or glowing tubes, and checking for physical damage or discoloration on the tubes.
What do you need to get plates for your car?
Contact your local motor vehicle department and they will tell you exactly what you need to bring with you to register your vehicle.
How can you tell if the struts on a 1993 Toyota Camry are rebuildable?
the struts are replaceable... but not rebuildable. some of the parts from the old struts can be used. struts are just like shocks and will wear out over a period of time. they are not that exspensive and is recommended to let a certified mechanic replace.
When replacing my wiper blades how do I go about finding the accurate and correct size for my vehicle?
Since this varies for different vehicles the easiest way to do this is simply to ask the salesmen at your local auto-parts shop. The salesmen have books that will tell them exactly what wipers you need.
How to tell ball joints need replacing on 2000 gmc envoy?
how do you replace ball joints on a 2000 envoy
