Experts recommend replacements of automotive shocks and struts are not more than 50,000 miles, that’s for testing has shown that original equipment gas-charged shocks and struts degrade measurably by 50,000 miles.
For many popular-selling vehicles, replacing these worn shocks and struts can improve the vehicle’s handling characteristics and comfort. Unlike a tire, which rotates a specific number of times per mile, a shock absorber or strut may compress and extend several times per mile on a smooth road, or several hundred times per mile on a very rough road. There are other factors that affect the life of a shock or strut, such as, regional weather conditions, amount and type of road contaminates, driving habits, loading of the vehicle, tire/wheel modifications, and the general mechanical condition of the suspension and tire. Have your shocks and struts inspected by your local ASE Certified Technician once a year, or every 12,000 miles?
Tips: Actual mileage may vary, depending upon driver ability, vehicle type, and the conditions of the driving road
Post time: Jul-28-2021
