Why you should replace your car's strut mounts at the same time as the suspension struts, and how to recognize the signs of ...
Proper maintenance always goes a long way with cars. Resolving repairs on time can make a big difference and potentially help you avoid any road accidents. In addition, it helps preserve your ...
The way a hot rod’s drivetrain performs is arguably the vehicle’s most important element. In many cases, horsepower, torque, and “what the engine is doing” are the hot topics of most car guys’ ...
Driving on worn struts actually costs you more because the unchecked bouncing destroys your tires and quickly wears out other expensive suspension components like ball joints, control arm bushings, ...
CARS.COM — Your car’s struts are a vital part of its suspension system. They are structural in nature, and they are mounted to the top of the car’s chassis. Struts come down through the chassis and ...
I’m 80 years old and purchased my 2004 Toyota Corolla new. Now, I drive mostly around town, so it just has 145,000 miles on it, and I’ve been very diligent with the maintenance over the years. When I ...
CARS.COM — Some vehicles, particularly for the front suspension, have struts. While the terms shocks and struts often are used together, struts are a suspension assembly that includes a shock absorber ...
Original suspension bushes are long-lasting on the Discovery 3 and Range Rover Sport, assuming the vehicle is driven normally, on normal roads. Hard driving and off-roading will shorten their life.
Suspension designs come in many shapes and sizes, but MacPherson struts and double wishbones are among the most common. What ...
Automotive suspension systems have come a long way in a very short time. We don’t have to look back much farther than the late 1980s to find vehicles that required shock absorber replacements on a ...
Q: I purchased a 2008 Buick Lucerne new, and it now has 68,000 miles. For the past 10,000 miles or so, a rattle or clunk noise has been coming from the front when it's driven over any kind of bump. It ...
The suspension system of a road-going vehicle has two main purposes. Filtering out unwanted motions that occur in a moving vehicle is one thing, but the suspension system also improves handling and ...