TIP OF THE DAY: SUSPENSION

TIP OF THE DAY: Normal driving puts a strain on your vehicle. When the engineers designed the suspension components on your vehicle these conditions were factored in, so a comfortable ride would be attained while the vehicle is in constant motion. Consequently, many suspension parts are moving on a certain plane and for compensation, while other suspension parts move in an opposite direction. These constraint and calculated push and pull factors keep your vehicle within specified limits to create that comfortable ride you so love. However, there are road bumps, hills and dips, road curves, or road shifts of up, down, and sideways which after many miles wear down your suspension parts. Worn suspension will cause your vehicle to bounce or sway. This is an indication that some parts are not doing their job and at the same time, are creating undo stress upon other parts. A failing suspension system can cause real problems in the handling (i.e. steering and stopping) of your vehicle. This is why you need to have your suspension system checked periodically. Anytime to have this done is a good time, however the easiest time is normally when you have your oil changed, since the car is in the shop and on the lift already anyway. It only takes a few more minutes.