Shocks and Struts
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Racer
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Shocks and Struts
What is the average mileage can I expect from the stock shocks/struts? Car has 55,000 miles and I bought it about 2000 miles ago so I have no idea how the 1st owner drove it. If the interior and exterior are any indication then he babied it. Right now car feels great.
I also bought an extended warranty (Acura Care) and does it cover shocks? I kind of doubt it but just asking.
I also bought an extended warranty (Acura Care) and does it cover shocks? I kind of doubt it but just asking.
2007 TL
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From: Jacksonville, FL
depends on many factors. You should be able to tell when they are no longer effective. Found this on the net...give it a try
One way to determine whether your shocks need replacing is to do this simple test:
1. Grab hold of the corner of your vehicle's bumper.
2. Push down on it as hard as you can.
3. Observe: the bumper should have dropped down, jumped back up and gone down again once. If it continually moves, then that particular shock is no longer effective. Repeat the test on the remaining three corners of your vehicle.
Other telltale signs of shock wear can be observed through leakage [although a leak is not always indicative of wear] and by observing tire wear patterns. Finally, if you are simply experiencing motion sickness every time you go for a ride, then that can be the best indicator that your shocks or struts need replacing.
One way to determine whether your shocks need replacing is to do this simple test:
1. Grab hold of the corner of your vehicle's bumper.
2. Push down on it as hard as you can.
3. Observe: the bumper should have dropped down, jumped back up and gone down again once. If it continually moves, then that particular shock is no longer effective. Repeat the test on the remaining three corners of your vehicle.
Other telltale signs of shock wear can be observed through leakage [although a leak is not always indicative of wear] and by observing tire wear patterns. Finally, if you are simply experiencing motion sickness every time you go for a ride, then that can be the best indicator that your shocks or struts need replacing.
Racer
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My 06 TL now has 88K miles on it. I changed the shocks at a little over 50K miles. The reason was the cars handling seemed to be getting more sloppy and didn't feel tight like it did before. Alot of people say the shocks are good till they leak. I don't agree. Although they technically can be used, try driving a car with 150k miles on the shocks and tell me how the car handles. If your a person who's into driving you will want to replace them after about 50K miles. If your roads are smooth you may go further on them, but I noticed a difference when I replaced them.And they passed the push test
Last edited by lowgrowl; Apr 30, 2010 at 08:31 AM.
Team Owner
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From: Bakersfield
depends on many factors. You should be able to tell when they are no longer effective. Found this on the net...give it a try
One way to determine whether your shocks need replacing is to do this simple test:
1. Grab hold of the corner of your vehicle's bumper.
2. Push down on it as hard as you can.
3. Observe: the bumper should have dropped down, jumped back up and gone down again once. If it continually moves, then that particular shock is no longer effective. Repeat the test on the remaining three corners of your vehicle.
Other telltale signs of shock wear can be observed through leakage [although a leak is not always indicative of wear] and by observing tire wear patterns. Finally, if you are simply experiencing motion sickness every time you go for a ride, then that can be the best indicator that your shocks or struts need replacing.
One way to determine whether your shocks need replacing is to do this simple test:
1. Grab hold of the corner of your vehicle's bumper.
2. Push down on it as hard as you can.
3. Observe: the bumper should have dropped down, jumped back up and gone down again once. If it continually moves, then that particular shock is no longer effective. Repeat the test on the remaining three corners of your vehicle.
Other telltale signs of shock wear can be observed through leakage [although a leak is not always indicative of wear] and by observing tire wear patterns. Finally, if you are simply experiencing motion sickness every time you go for a ride, then that can be the best indicator that your shocks or struts need replacing.
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