What are the signs of shock absorber failure?
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Shock absorber failure manifests as follows: 1. Shock absorber oil leakage: Normally, the exterior surface of a shock absorber is dry and clean. If oil seeps out, it indicates that the hydraulic oil inside the shock absorber has escaped from the upper part of the piston rod, which means the shock absorber is essentially failing; 2. Abnormal noises: When the car passes over bumpy roads or speed bumps, if a particular wheel makes noise, it suggests that the shock absorber on that wheel has poor damping performance or has failed; 3. Body tilt: When the car turns, there is a noticeable increase in body roll, and in severe cases, even skidding may occur. This is mainly due to the shock absorber's damping force being too small to effectively suppress the spring compression; 4. No surface temperature: After driving on rough road conditions for a while, touch the outer shell of each shock absorber to feel its temperature. Normally, the shock absorber shell should be warm. If a particular shock absorber shell has no temperature, it indicates that the shock absorber is damaged.