You can tell if a car strut is broken or failing by watching for these common signs:
🚨 1. Unusual Noises Clunking, banging, or creaking sounds—especially when going over bumps or turning—may indicate a worn or broken strut.
🚗 2. Poor Handling or Steering The car feels unstable, bouncy, or sways excessively when turning or braking.
You may notice increased body roll or that the car leans more than usual.
🛞 3. Uneven Tire Wear Bad struts can cause abnormal tire wear, especially cupping (wavy, scalloped wear along the edge).
🛑 4. Visible Damage or Leaks A visual inspection may reveal:
Oil leaking from the strut body (a sign the internal seal is broken).
Broken springs, rust, or dents on the strut itself.
⚠️ 5. Nose Diving or Squatting When braking, the front of the car dives down excessively.
When accelerating, the rear may squat unnaturally.
👨🔧 Pro Tip: If you're unsure, a quick “bounce test” can help:
Push down hard on the car’s corner (near the wheel).
If it bounces more than 1–2 times, the strut (or shock) may be worn out.
If you suspect a strut issue, it’s best to have it inspected by a mechanic driving with bad struts can be dangerous and can damage tires or other suspension parts.
You can tell if a car strut is broken or failing by watching for these common signs:
ReplyDelete🚨 1. Unusual Noises
Clunking, banging, or creaking sounds—especially when going over bumps or turning—may indicate a worn or broken strut.
🚗 2. Poor Handling or Steering
The car feels unstable, bouncy, or sways excessively when turning or braking.
You may notice increased body roll or that the car leans more than usual.
🛞 3. Uneven Tire Wear
Bad struts can cause abnormal tire wear, especially cupping (wavy, scalloped wear along the edge).
🛑 4. Visible Damage or Leaks
A visual inspection may reveal:
Oil leaking from the strut body (a sign the internal seal is broken).
Broken springs, rust, or dents on the strut itself.
⚠️ 5. Nose Diving or Squatting
When braking, the front of the car dives down excessively.
When accelerating, the rear may squat unnaturally.
👨🔧 Pro Tip:
If you're unsure, a quick “bounce test” can help:
Push down hard on the car’s corner (near the wheel).
If it bounces more than 1–2 times, the strut (or shock) may be worn out.
If you suspect a strut issue, it’s best to have it inspected by a mechanic driving with bad struts can be dangerous and can damage tires or other suspension parts.