Should the Shock Absorber Be Replaced If It's Leaking Oil?

[SanBradley]

Shock absorber oil leakage must be replaced, and it can be covered under warranty for a free replacement. After the shock absorber leaks oil, you can still drive normally, but the direct impact of the shock absorber losing its damping effect is a reduction in comfort. If the vehicle speed is high, even on a smooth road, it can cause up-and-down movements, severely reducing the vehicle's stability. Below is an introduction to shock absorbers and the suspension system: 1. Introduction to Shock Absorbers: Shock absorbers are mainly used to suppress the oscillation of the spring after absorbing shocks and impacts from the road surface. When driving on uneven roads, although the shock-absorbing spring can filter out road vibrations, the spring itself will still have reciprocating motion, and the shock absorber is used to suppress this spring bouncing. If the shock absorber is too soft, the car body will bounce up and down; if it's too hard, it will create excessive resistance, hindering the spring's normal operation. 2. Introduction to the Suspension System: The car's suspension system is divided into two types: non-independent suspension and independent suspension. In a non-independent suspension, the wheels are mounted at both ends of a solid axle. When one wheel jumps, the other wheel also moves accordingly, causing the entire body to vibrate or tilt. In an independent suspension, the axle is split into two sections, with each wheel independently installed under the frame by a coil spring. When one wheel jumps, the other wheel is unaffected, allowing both wheels to move independently, improving the car's stability and comfort.