What are the symptoms of shock absorber oil leakage?

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DeMicah
07/29/25 11:52am
When shock absorber oil leakage occurs, it needs to be repaired promptly. The following is a detailed introduction to the symptoms of this situation: 1. Shock absorber oil leakage: The outer surface of a normal shock absorber is dry and clean. If there is oil leakage, it means that the hydraulic oil inside the shock absorber has escaped from the upper part of the piston rod, and the shock absorber is basically ineffective in this case. 2. Wheel noise: When the car passes over bumpy roads or speed bumps, a certain wheel makes a "clunking" sound, indicating that the shock absorber on this wheel has poor damping effect or is ineffective. 3. Increased body roll: When the car is cornering, it is obvious that the body roll increases, and in severe cases, even side slip may occur. This is mainly because the damping force of the shock absorber is too small to effectively suppress the compression of the spring. 4. Cold shock absorber shell: After driving on rough road conditions for a period of time, touch the shell of each shock absorber with your hand to feel the temperature. Normally, the shell of the shock absorber should be warm. If the shell of a certain shock absorber is cold, it means that this shock absorber is damaged.
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