After two sets of tires are worn out, shock absorbers will usually lose half their effectiveness, in which case they should be replaced. The decreasing efficiency of shock absorbers is unknowingly compensated by most drivers by an appropriate driving method. For accurate diagnosis, shock absorbers should be checked once a year on a special stand. The rocking method, which consists in rocking the car on the corresponding wing and then quickly releasing it, does not replace a serious check. This method allows you to determine only a completely faulty shock absorber. However, there are a number of signs that indicate the low efficiency of shock absorbers. Pay attention to the following points.
1. Does the steering vibrate? In this case, the wheels do not have constant contact with the ground.
2. Does the body sway after bumps in the road?
3. Is the car too soft when driving around a curve? In this case, the wheels on the inside of the turn do not press the ground with enough force, and the outside wheels do not take enough weight off the ground.
4. Do the wheels bounce even on a normal road?
5. Do tires wear evenly?
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