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"It is an inert gas for one reason, it is also larger than a molecule of air, so it has a harder time leaking out."

Also, when the oil inside of a shock/strut heats up it can foam (this is called aeration), the nitrogen gas prevents this from happening.

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How nitrogen shock absorbers work?

Nitrogen gas is used in shock absorbers to provide a stable and consistent damping force. When the shock absorber compresses, the nitrogen gas compresses as well, creating resistance that helps control the movement and absorb shocks. The nitrogen gas also helps prevent aeration of the hydraulic fluid inside the shock absorber.


Why is gas used in shock absorber?

"It is an inert gas for one reason, it is also larger than a molecule of air, so it has a harder time leaking out." Also, when the oil inside of a shock/strut heats up it can foam (this is called aeration), the nitrogen gas prevents this from happening.


Who invented shock absorber?

Claude Foster, founder of Gabriel the company who invented the first shock absorber, which was called the snubber in 1907. In 1918 the first hydraulic shock absorber was introduced and in 1956 the first adjustable shock absorber as well. In 1967 the first gas shock absorber came from Gabriel and from that point many other makers began copying and expanding on the initial work of the people at Gabriel.


Can you put a front gas shock absorber and a rear oil shock absorber on your car?

The front and rear axle of the vehicle works independently. Unless you have different type of absorber for left and right side, if not, there will not be any harm using either gas or hydraulic on different axle. Tks


What fluid is normally in hydraulic shock absorbers?

nitrogen gas


What side is up on a gas charged shock?

The side with the piston rod (usually the top) is considered the "up" side on a gas charged shock absorber. This orientation ensures that the gas charge is located above the oil for optimal performance.


You hear a clunk in the rear when you hit the gas of your Lexus ls400 92 what could this be?

Broken exhaust hanger? Loose rear shock absorber? Worn shock mount bearing?


What is the characteristics and properties of nitrogen gas?

the nitrogen gas is used for nitrogen fixation


What causes shock absorbers to freeze?

Loss of oil due to a leak, loss of nitrogen gas, or contamination of the oil inside the shock.


Where can you get shock absorptive strong rubber?

Actually, rubber is not a good shock absorber, for it is an elastic material and does not store or dissipate much energy. Air or other gas is the useful principle in car shock absorbers, where the lossy characteristics of air compression are used to absorb energy. Forcing oil through a small hole is also used for the same purpose.


What kind of nitrogen gas is used in powder fire extinguisher?

N2, you know nitrogen gas


How can nitrogen gas be separated from the mixture of nitrogen gas and a little amount of oxygen gas?

Copper(II) oxide, CuO, can be used.