Posts Tagged: struts
What are struts on a car?
What are struts on a car? Shocks and struts do the same thing but are different Shocks and struts are designed to keep your tires on the road by dampening spring oscillations. They both use a piston that moves oil in and oil of a valve assembly. But here’s where they differ; a strut is a structural component of the suspension. Automotive engineers use struts to reduce vehicle cost and provide a stiffer “feel” to the driver, making the vehicle slightly more responsive with less body roll in turns and … Read More
How to test struts and shocks
There’s only one way to test struts and shocks and it’s not what you think Shock and strut manufacturers say that shocks and struts should be replaced around 50,000 miles. That’s a pretty conservative estimate based on a worst-case scenario. In reality, the life of your shocks and struts is closer to 80,000 to 120,000 miles but strut life really depends on the types of roads you drive on and their condition. If your roads have deep potholes, cracked pavement or gravel, then you’ll have to replace yours sooner rather … Read More