Maintenance Tips, Tricks And Hacks For Your Vehicle
Category: Suspension System & Components
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How To Fix a Squeaky Suspension
Is your car suspension making a squeaky or creaking noise while driving down the road, or does your car squeak when rocked? I am going to show you how to fix a squeaky suspension. Older model vehicles used to have grease fittings on the suspension and once your car started to squeak, you could just…
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How Long Can You Drive With Bad Shocks and Struts?
Shocks and struts are a part of the suspension system and have a function to ensure stable and safe driving. They are the most overlooked part of the suspension system. All car parts have an expiration date. Some sooner, some later. There are some parts that have to be changed immediately after they fail, and…
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10 Signs of Bad Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts do far more than just give you a comfortable ride. Shocks and struts provide your vehicle with stability, handling, better stopping distance, and safety. However, shocks and struts are some of the most overlooked maintenance items. Key Takeaway What Are Shocks and Struts Shocks and struts are important components of a vehicle’s…
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How Long Can You Drive With Bad Lifters?
If you hear a ticking, tapping, or clicking noise coming from the engine, that could be a sign that your lifters are bad or have collapsed. You shouldn’t ignore any unusual noises coming from the engine. But, if you hear a ticking noise coming from the lifters, the question is: How long can you drive…
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Is It Safe To Drive With a Bad Inner And Outer Tie Rod?
An inner or outer tie rod plays an important role in the suspension system. The inner and outer tie rod controls the left and right movement of your wheels. You can not pass a safety inspection with a bad inner or outer tie rod. So, is it safe to drive with a bad inner and…
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Is It Safe To Drive With a Broken Wheel Stud
Wheel studs are bolts that keep the wheels and brake assembly in place. Different types of vehicles have different numbers of wheel studs. Usually, there are four to six studs on each wheel. What happens if a wheel stud breaks? Is it safe to drive with a broken wheel stud? Key Takeaway What Is a…
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Is It Safe To Drive With a Bad Control Arm
The control arm’s main function is to connect the wheel hub and the steering knuckle to the vehicle’s frame. Usually, the control arm has bushings on one side and a ball joint on the other side. As we drive our vehicles, these components will wear out over time. Is it safe to drive with a…
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Is It Safe To Drive With a Bad Wheel Bearing
The wheel bearing is a part that connects the wheels to the axle. The wheel bearing allows the wheel to spin with minimum friction. It is a crucial part of the wheel assembly. So the question is: Is it safe to drive with a bad wheel bearing? Key Takeaway What is a Wheel Bearing? A…
