Is the Vehicle Chassis Important and What Are Its Impacts?
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Automobile chassis affects the lifespan and driving safety of the vehicle. Chassis: The automobile chassis consists of four parts: the transmission system, the running gear, the steering system, and the braking system. The function of the chassis is to support and install the vehicle engine and its various components and assemblies, forming the overall shape of the vehicle, receiving the power from the engine to make the vehicle move and ensuring normal driving. Transmission System: The transmission system is generally composed of the clutch, gearbox, universal transmission device, main reducer, automobile chassis, differential, and half shaft. According to the different energy transmission methods, the transmission system can be divided into mechanical transmission, hydraulic transmission, hydrostatic transmission, electric transmission, etc.
As a seasoned driver who frequently navigates mountain roads, I must say that getting the chassis stuck is no trivial matter. Once, I didn't pay enough attention while crossing a dirt mound, and with a loud clang, the chassis hit a rock. The next day, I found the engine guard plate was bent out of shape. If the chassis damages the oil pan, causing oil leakage, the engine could be in serious trouble; if it scrapes the exhaust pipe, the noise becomes as loud as a tractor; the worst is damaging the steering system, which makes the steering wheel shake immediately. My advice is not to drive off in a hurry after getting stuck—get under the car to check for leaks or deformations. It's best to install a steel guard plate, and before crossing ditches or bumps, step out and use a branch to test the path. Always remember to rinse the chassis during car washes, especially in northern winters where road salt is highly corrosive to metal.
