How Often Should Shock Absorbers Be Replaced?

[SpencerFitz]

Shock absorbers should be replaced every 80,000 to 100,000 kilometers. Over time, the vehicle's vibration filtering performance will deteriorate significantly, potentially affecting handling aspects such as braking and cornering. If the daily driving route has poor road conditions, this will accelerate the wear of the shock absorbers, and owners should replace them in advance to avoid driving safety issues. The impact of damaged shock absorbers on the vehicle: 1. If one shock absorber is leaking oil, it will cause the vehicle body to become unbalanced, with one side higher than the other, leading to automatic deviation while driving and exacerbating irregular tire wear; 2. If the shock absorber top rubber ages and falls off, it will cause the shock absorber to collide with other components, resulting in abnormal noises. Most abnormal noises from the chassis are due to this reason; 3. If the shock absorber spring becomes weak and lacks sufficient extension force, the shock absorption and cushioning effects will be greatly reduced, increasing the hydraulic pressure on the shock absorber and leading to oil leakage.