How Often Should I Replace My Shock Absorbers?
It is recommended that the shock absorber be thoroughly checked once a year or every 20,000 km of driving. At the same time, in daily driving, we should also pay attention to avoid overloading and fast through the bad road conditions, in order to reduce the burden of the shock absorber, to extend its service life. In the process of vehicle travelling, there is a part that is often overlooked by people, but silently guarding our driving safety and comfort - that is, the shock absorber. Don't look at it small, the role is significant. If there is no shock absorber, every drive may be like a bump in the rugged mountain road, the driving experience, simply can be described as“thrilling”.
Imagine, if there is no shock absorber, those potholes, uneven road surface will be directly transmitted to our body, not only the driver will feel bumpy and unpleasant, the vehicle's various components will be accelerated wear and tear because of the intense vibration. It can be said that the shock absorber is like a ‘hero behind the scenes’, always absorbing and slowing down these vibrations, protecting the frame and tyres, and extending their service life.
How often should I replace my shock absorbers? So how often should we replace such a critical component? For ordinary family vehicles, it is usually recommended that shock absorbers be inspected and replaced every 60,000 kilometres or 2 years. Of course, for racing or high performance vehicles, the replacement interval may be shortened accordingly due to the harsher operating environment and load. In addition, different suspension types and vehicle usage conditions may also affect the replacement interval.
For shock absorber inspection, we can either rely on a professional auto repair shop or do the initial check ourselves. For example, observing the shock absorber for oil leaks is a simple but effective way to check. If you find oil stains on the surface of the shock absorber, then it is likely that the shock absorber has developed problems. In addition, you can also use some professional instruments, or check the temperature of the shock absorber casing after driving in poor road conditions and other methods to more accurately determine the working condition of the shock absorber.
When it is necessary to replace the shock absorbers, how should we choose? Firstly, in order to maintain the balance and stability of the vehicle, it is recommended to adopt the diagonal replacement method, i.e. replacing four shock absorbers at a time. In terms of brand selection, consider manufacturers with good reputation in the market. At the same time, according to the specific use of the vehicle and budget, we can also choose different types of shock absorbers, OUPIN provides you with professional solutions and help you keep moving forward.
The last thing we need to emphasise is the importance of regular check-ups and sensible use; the last thing we need to emphasise is the importance of regular check-ups and sensible use. Just like treating the body with regular medical check-ups, we recommend a comprehensive inspection of the shock absorbers once a year or every 20,000 kilometres of driving. At the same time, we should also pay attention to avoiding overloading and passing through bad road conditions quickly in our daily driving, so as to reduce the burden on the shock absorbers and prolong their service life.
In conclusion, although the shock absorber is only a small component, it plays a vital role in our driving process. Only by keeping a close eye on its health and replacing it in a timely manner can we ensure that every drive is smooth and safe.