What are the symptoms of a broken front shock absorber?
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The symptoms of a broken front shock absorber include: 1. The shock absorber makes abnormal noises when the vehicle is driving on bumpy roads; 2. There is oil leakage on the exterior of the shock absorber; 3. The vehicle body shakes and becomes unstable when driving on bumpy roads; 4. The shock absorber casing becomes excessively hot after driving. The working principle of the shock absorber: When relative motion occurs between the frame or body and the axle due to vibration, the piston inside the shock absorber moves up and down, causing the oil in the shock absorber chamber to repeatedly flow from one chamber to another through different pores. The friction between the pore walls and the oil, as well as the internal friction between oil molecules, creates a damping force that converts the vehicle's vibration energy into thermal energy of the oil, which is then absorbed by the shock absorber and dissipated into the air.
When the front shock absorbers of the vehicle are broken, every time I drive, I feel like the road is bumpy as if dancing, the front of the car jumps violently, and even small potholes make loud banging noises, making me feel like I'm falling apart. The most obvious symptom is that the steering wheel becomes unstable, and the car sways like it's drunk when turning, and it's easy to veer off course even when driving straight. Once, after I parked, I looked down and felt like the front wheels were sagging, with the edges of the tires wearing out faster than the center. Also, when going over speed bumps, there are creaking sounds or dull thuds, and driving at night with the headlights flickering affects safety. These symptoms actually stem from the shock absorbers failing to cushion impacts, causing excessive wear on the suspension system. Over time, it can damage other components like the stabilizer bar. I suggest getting it checked and repaired early, unlike me who ignored it until it became a major issue.
